He passed away at home surrounded by many who loved him dearly. Reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Maura, he leaves behind his son John (Christine), his daughter Carmela (Joe), George (Daria) and his grandchildren Maya, Aidan and the best family pet Lola, Amanda, Leanna (Mat Monardo), Jenna, Adrian (Hannah Brglez), Matthew (Rachel Matthews), and Rachel (Ronan Cotter). Great-grandfather to Tristan, Harvest, Orson and Orla. He is survived by his sister Ida Ghidini, sisters-in-laws Yvonne and Giovannina Catenacci. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and friends.