saying goodbye was the hardest thing, but knowing that you loved us and kept us close to your heart was special...... God wrapped his arms around you and took you quietly away from us. So you wouldn't have to suffer anymore. He brought you to a paradise as you deserved to have, to watch over us and protect us and to know that everything on earth will be OK     Giuseppe Rea was a loving father, grandparent great grandparent,brother,and a friend. He was a man of compassion,love,kindness,sweet hearted and down to earth.  But this man was a hard worker he came here with nothing and gave us everything...he showed our family love constantly, and his family always came first no matter what!... he brought us together as whole family, memories like these will live on in our hearts forever and ever. You were the boss, the warrior, you were a fighter till the end, YOU ARE MY HERO <3

     As i sit here today tearing as I write this to you, I just wanna tell you I love you very much from the bottom of my heart and you will be missed greatly...as a kid i was always was excited to come over, any holiday you name it, this meant seeing you and hanging out with the cousins and everybody was the best...especially new years celebrating each year you were here with us, but now your gone it will be hard but deep down I know your here with us celebrating with your glass of wine...as I got older and now understand I'm appreciative that i had many years to spend with you and the whole family, and I wanna say thank you, and I'm proud to call myself a REA.
     Even though your gone right now this doesn't mean goodbye, I'll meet you up in heaven eventually MY FRIEND ♥♥♥:)
     i know you will be watching over us and we'll make you proud every 
R.I.P Nonno Rea ♥♥♥♥♥♥ :(
I love you soo much
love always your great grand daughter
Katarina Rea ♥

To the Rea Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was a man that was loved by so many people. Derek and Grace, Luca and Nicholas loved him so much and always talked about him with so much love and admiration. We were sorry we were unable to attend the visitation as we just got back from vacation. Lots of luv, Lisa, Ian, Madison, Zachary, Madison, Chelsea Ladd

I can't seem to find the words for this so my thoughs and prayers go with all the family

With deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. John and Mary Mastrangelo

Dear Rea Family: I was truly saddened to learn of my "compare's" passing. Although we've lost touch for so many years, we could always count on our annual Christmas phone call from your father. He will be remembered fondly. With our deepest sympathies. John, Raffaela & Salvatore LaScala

Dear Nonno Joe, I'm going to miss your stories...the last time I visited you in the hospital you told me that when you got out, you would trap a beaver or raccoon to get their tooth and we'd put it in my mouth to fill my missing front tooth. Well Nonno I'm going to find that beaver and get myself a front tooth, then smile right up at you in heaven and make you proud. I'm heading to my hockey championship game this weekend and I promise my first goal will be for you. I love you and will remember you always. Love always and forever your "good boy" great grandson. Lukee (Luca) Rea XOXO. p.s. Nonno Joe, have fun in heaven for me.

Dear Nonno Joe, To me it doesn't seem real, it feels like your still at your home. It will never be the same without you. I'm going to miss you at Christmas dinner at your house with the dancing santa in chains, your special Valentines dance, your picnics and my favourite your Easter egg hunt in the backyard. Every time we were together you always had a cool story to tell me and always had a great invention to share. I will never forget your famous words "I have an idea". I will always remember you and miss you! Love you always and forever your great grandson "that will always have an idea because of you" Nicoli (Nicolas) Rea XOXO

To: The Rea Family With heartfelt condolences for our friend Giuseppe, who we will miss very much. May God keep you well and our prayers are with you and especially for Ernestina. God Bless you, Maria & Vittorio Iafrate

Dear Mr. & Mrs. S. Rea and Family, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. My wife, Robin and our children also send their thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. Although I didn't know your dad that well, the first time I met him, I came to realize his great kindness and compassion towards his friends and family. And I do know that he was very highly respected throughout this community. You were truly fortunate to have a man such as your father in your life. It was not that long ago that my own father passed away, so I have some idea of what you and your family are going through. No comfort is quite enough to replace the loss. Please pass my deepest sympathies on to your family. Very sincerely, Joe DaSilva and Family

Dearest Zia, Nick, Sylvanna, Val, Julie & Families, It is with great sadness we hear about the passing of our beloved Zio Giuseppe. There simply are no words to ease your sorrow and pain during this very difficult time. It will be your treasured memories that will bring you comfort in the days and years to come. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May perpetual light shine upon Zio and may he have eternal rest. We will one day meet again. We love you all, Zia Tullia Rea & Families XOXO

My husband and I will miss Joe so much. Our deepest condolence goes to the whole extended family. He was a patriarch, a legendary man. The annual picnic at the Veneto Centre gather family and friends from everywhere. He always checked around if someone was late or missing FOR HIS FABULOUS LUNCH! Rest in peace Joe, we'll meet again someday... With sympathy, Pasquale & Marisa Carusone

Giuseppe N. Rea Written by Joseph R. Rea – First Grandson & Ingrid Rea Dearest Nonno.... My Nonno will be remembered as a hardworking and modest man. He had simple needs. He was forthright and honest, a person with humble beginnings who placed a great value on family and friendship. I will remember him as the strongest link in the chain that held our beautiful family together. I will remember him as a man who was content with what life had given him. He never asked for much and in the 89 years, he lived a simple life. Giuseppe N. Rea was born in Italy on Sunday April 10, 1921 The direction of this early period of his life started with his steamship voyage across the Ocean from Italy to Halifax, NS, Canada and then a long train ride to Hamilton. He eventually later settled in Toronto followed by Willowdale in 1954. He purchased his house at 284 Churchill Ave for $17,000 his pride and joy... His early life was marked with many obstacles and hardships. He worked many rotten jobs but was proud the be a Canadian. He became a Canadian citizen May 18th, 1954. During the 89 years of his life, he spent more than 56 years in Canada. He helped many people and he fulfilled some heavy responsibilities. Through it all, he remained a practical man with simple needs. Perhaps this was a secret to his longevity. My grandfather was a man who touched each of our lives in different ways: as a spouse, as a father, as a grandfather, as a great grandfather, as an uncle, and as a friend. I will remember his stories. I will remember his sharp wit. I will remember his wet kisses. I will remember his strong hands. I will remember is cologne. I will remember all the visits to my work. I will remember our lunches at the Mandarin. I will remember all his many inventions. He was a man who held basic values of trust, honesty, integrity, and friendship. I’m honored to be named after him. It is so difficult for my generation to understand the hardships endured by those who walked before us. Seldom do we recognize the sacrifices made for us. Hearing stories of my grandfather's life, I cannot imagine what it must have been like. Such a life is not lived without courage, determination, and perseverance. It's true that the battles and times we face now are different than those of the past, but we can always draw from the knowledge that we too can find inner strength during hard times just as he did. So as we commemorate his life, we celebrate the legacy he has left us. His legacy is in his family and his friends. His legacy is the people that he has helped, and in the lives that he has touched. He has left us a history. A history of pride in culture and of pride in family. And now this history is in our hands to carry on where he left off. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Love you always and forever…… Joseph R. & Ingrid Rea

Dear Sylvana and Family. Voula and I want to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your father Giuseppe. May your family be blessed with no more sorrow and good health. All our love Randy and Voula Feld

Tom and Karen Dillon Jim and LaFonda Miller made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)



Lucy Cortina made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)



Nick and Tina and Family made a donation to 

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Paul Roney and Joanne Wright made a donation to Salvation Army - Christmas Fund

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Giuseppe Rea

Passed away on AUGUST 16, 2010

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes

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