Peacefully on December 16th, 2011 at the age of eighty passed away at the Montreal General Hospital. Beloved husband of Dora Albanesi, cherished father of Laura (Demetrio), Franco (Patrizia) and Carla and proud grandfather of Christopher (Véronique) and Bianca Alessia. He will be missed by all whom have had the pleasure of knowing him. A heartfelt thanks to all the staff and volunteers of the Montreal General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Visitation will take place on Monday December 19, 2011 from 11am to 1 pm followed by a funeral service at 2pm at Saint-Raymond-de Pennafort Church, 5765 rue Saint-Jacques Ouest, Montreal