Beloved and devoted husband of Ornella for 63 years. Cherished father of Angela (John) DeSimone and Marcello (Maria) Filice. Adored Nonno of Joseph (Stephanie), Cristina (Greg), Michael and Sonia. Dear son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina Filice and son-in-law of the late Giovanni and Teresina Caruso. Brother of the late Francesco (Anna) Filice, the late Anna and Francesco Filice, the late Maria Filice and the late Giovanni (Caterina) Filice. Brother-in-law of Carmelina (the late Umberto) Spadafora and Ignazio (the late Maria) Caruso. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Italy. Dad was born in Donnici Inferiore in Cosenza, Italy and came to Canada in 1963 in hopes of making a better life for his family, but he always kept very close ties with his family back home. He worked at Stelco in Hamilton for 23 years. His greatest passion was his family that he loved dearly and cherished every get together and phone call. He was an avid gardener and made the best wine and capacollo around. Though our hearts are completely broken, we are comforted in knowing that you lived your life well and were loved by so many. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue E. on Tuesday, May 18th from 2-4pm and 6-9pm with Vigil Prayers to be said at 7:30pm. All guests must RSVP for the Visitation in advance by calling the funeral home at 905-387-2111. Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10am by clicking the link provided; https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/29869
Riposa in pace caro papa.
Tu sei un angelo in cielo su di noi e sempre in nostri cuori.
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