Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, October 12th, 2020, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Mary O'Reilly (Sean), Guy Paparella (Tammy), and Sandi Pugliese ( Tony). Cherished Nonno of Amanda (Daniel), Anthony (Brittany), Angelo, Christina (Taylor), Anthony (Candice), Angela (Rory), Adam, Deanna (Brennan), and Marissa (Jordan). Great Nonno of Bailee, Jaxon, Nora, Brady, Boston, Lennon, and Leo. Dear brother of Antonio (Chella), Phillip (Magdalena), Sabino (Antonietta), and Vincenzo (Rina). Dear son of the late Gaetano and Maria Paparella. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. A private family funeral will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oshawafuneralservices.com for the Paparella family.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has mandated: • Permitted gathering sizes inside a building for funeral visitation and chapel services, will be up to 30% of the maximum room capacities (excluding funeral staff) while maintaining the six foot physical distancing rule. • To ensure safety and minimize potential spread of COVID-19. • Further to the Registrar’s Guidance issued on June 15, 2020, wearing masks or face coverings is mandatory for all persons (funeral staff and attendees) inside all funeral establishments or any other indoor setting where a funeral or visitation is held. The Funeral Home staff will be responsible for monitoring these numbers and will be collecting contact information from each visitor, as per the Health Authority’s guidelines.
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