Nonno,
I miss you so much. You will always be in my heart. You are the best Nonno i can ever have in my life. I want to thank you for all the memories and the laughes we had. 
I hope You get the biggest catch by your pond in heavenI'll see you in paradise Nonno. Ti amo
~Fizzy Bubble

You are always in my heart and my mind and in so many things I do everyday.  Thank you for your love of nature, love for family, sense of humour and just everything you were.    Your daughter Diana

Fisherman's Prayer 

God, grant that I may love to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: 

When in the Lord's safe landing net, I'm peacefully asleep, that in His mercy I be judged as big enough to keep.

Thank you for everything Nono. You are the strongest man I know. I love you and will miss you greatly.

Thank you Nono for being the best grandfather a grandson could ever ask for. You will always be in my heart and mind. I know you'll be watching over me. My love for you is eternal, unconditional, and everlasting... I love you.

Eulogy
    
                         March 28, 2012

Hello Everyone,

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things we all have to go through and all of your condolences have helped all of us in the family get through it. Dad loved us all very much, but he did not like being the center of attention and would probably not be happy with us talking about him. So, we will keep this short and sweet.


Nazzareno Ferdinando Pivato….il nostro caro papà.

Nato il 7 Agosto 1934 in Paese, Treviso, Italia.

Il nostro papà era l'otto figlio di nove di Eugenio ed Ester Pivato.  I primi anni della vita era difficile tra due Guerre mondiale. Abbiamo sentito tante, tante storie di quelli tempi, ma quando papà aveva venti anni ha deciso di seguire i suoi fratelli piu vecchi à immigrare in Canada.  Aveva già conosciutto la nostra bella mamma Olga Mattiazzi in Italia e, dopo un'anno di lavorare in Canada ha mandato la notizia che lei puo venire qui.  E cosi ha comminciato la loro vita insieme.  Doppo quattro figli e nonni di nove erano felici con la vita. Hanno celebrato il loro matrimonio questo Novembre passato.  Insieme per 55 anni! La vita, anche sè era semplice, era piena di amore ed affetto. Piu di questo non possiamo domandare.

Ma non poteva sappere che lavorando forte per vivere e sosttenire la famiglia, sarebbe la vera raggione della sua fine.


Our father was a hardworking man and although when growing up we had a fear of getting in trouble he was a man not afraid of showing us love.  I believe he was tough because he wanted us to grow up and be upstanding adults, however looking back I remember many times of great love and laughter that we shared.  He adored our mother and had no problem telling us how she was the best, best wife, best mother, best cook and he was right.  We witnessed this by his almost daily affectionate pat on her “culo” and kiss on the neck.

He was also a compassionate man taking in our cousin when he was going through a rough time.  We were a full house as it was with 4 children and only 3 bedrooms, in a small semi-detached home, it was tight but we made room and those were really great times.

Dad had a love of nature which is something that all of us my sister and brothers have.  Growing up I don't remember ever going to the beach but we did go on picnics where there was always a pond for fishing, which was his passion.  We went apple and strawberry picking and I remember going cherry picking one time and Dad took out a couple of cherries that were attached by the stems and wore them on his ears for our drive home so a sense of humour was most definitely present, at times his humour was very wicked and maybe some time later I can tell you some of those stories.


Vogliamo ringraziare tutti che hanno auitato la nostra famiglia in questo difficile tempo.

We would like to thank everyone involved in helping our family during this difficult time.  Through your actions, your words of experience, and your warm hugs. These have given us much needed strength to endure our pain.

• First our wonderful family, dearest friends, and understanding work colleagues
• The CCAC of North York and specifically, Dad's nurse Cristina Chan (whom he called “Bella”), and his palliative care doctor, Dr. Jonathan Abrams (Dad said he was the best doctor!)
• All the workers and staff at Marble, Tile and Terrazzo Local Union #31 for their support, especially Guida Correia for all her hard work and years of experience in assisting the families of past, present, and future workers
• And lastly, the WSIB who have shown us nothing but professionalism and compassion

We have so much education and information sources today, please take the time to think about Health & Safety, in every aspect of your life.  Let the deaths of all working men and women, be not in vain.


We would also like to say a special, deep, profound, no words can really describe, “THANK YOU” to our mother.  Mama, you have shown us what love, devotion, and loyalty truly is.  Your strength and courage to fulfill Daddy's last wishes has forever touched us. We are so proud of you!!

 
  While it will take our family a while to deal with his passing we all must move forward....so I say Nazzareno Pivato, figlo, marito, Neno, Daddy, Nonno, Fratello and Amico….. we love you…..we thank you for loving us!


Allora, papà, pensiamo che adesso sei seduto vicino à l'aqua, con una bachetta in mano aspettando il prossimo grande pesce!  Ciao papà e si vediamo ancora!

Dear Zio Nazzareno, though I have never met you I have known & loved you all my life. All the funny, heartwarming stories, anecdotes & photos I have come to love over the years have created the most special memories of a beautiful man who I know was well respected & loved by many. Caro Zio, you are at peace with the Angels now, no more suffering. Bless you & your loving & devoted family: my beautiful Zia Olga, all my amazing cousins & their families.
My love & thoughts with you all, Paula Ardolino & family Ray, Curtis & Dallas.

I love you  nonno and i will never stop. I will miss you. I hope you catch the biggest fish in heaven's pond. I love you.

Love,
   Marina  xoxo <3

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Hold the memories and how he made you feel close to your hearts. Love is stronger than death. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Silvana Ferrantone and family

I am so sorry for your loss, I know you will all miss him but know that he will be in your heart and thoughts always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Nonno,You are blood in my veins and hair on my head. I am proud to be able to smile and think of you, I know how you'd always make us laugh and feel good. One day we'll be together again and I look forward to hearing more tales! Forever in my heart!

P.S. There's no bylaw on the limit of fish you can catch where you are. I love you Nonno
Love,
Rick

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerest condolences.

I love you Nonno, you are in my heart and I hope you are happy in heaven.
love
Christian

My sincerest condolences for your loss, may you cherish your fond memories forever.

To the family and friends of Nazzareno Pivato,
I send you my sincerest condolences.  You are in my thoughts.

Thank you Dad for everything over the years, you will be sadly missed.
All the fun times will be kept in our hearts forever.
Raymond

To the Pivato family,

My deepest condolences for the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather. May your many memories of Nazzareno bring you some comfort during this difficult time and keep you strong.

With heart-felt sympathy,

Thank you Nonno, for sharing all of your funny stories and tales, for the laughs and the memories, and for inspiring me to take up your favourite hobby. xoxo -- Jamie Ray

I love you, Nonno. I know you're probably fishing at the pond in heaven. I'll see you again one day.

xox 
Cassandra

OBITUARY

Nazzareno Pivato

August 7, 1934 – March 26, 2012

Delmoro Funeral Home

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