CORVARO, Umberto

CORVARO, Umberto It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Umberto on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in his 97th year surrounded by his loving family at St. Peters at Chedoke.

Umberto was the loving husband of the late Pia (Cannellini). Cherished father of Mimma DiGiantomasso (the late Franco), and John (Anna) Corvaro. Beloved Nonno (Nonno Baba) to his grandchildren, Federico (Jennifer), Frank Jr, Marco and Olivia and adoring Bisnonno of Rocco and Tiago. Predeceased by his parents Emidio and Petronilla Corvaro. Umberto was the last surviving sibling of Maria (Donato) Balloni, Attilia (Emidio) Coccia, Mario (Domenica) Corvaro, Emma (Antonio) Sabatini, Erpino (Albina) Corvaro, Renato (Ida) Corvaro. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada, United States, and Italy.

Umberto was a WWII veteran and left Ascoli Piceno Italy in 1950 to start a new life with his loving wife Pia in Canada. He then settled in Hamilton where he served 30 years at Stelco and continued his passion for gardening, hunting and becoming a champion Bocce and Briscola player. Umberto was a kind and generous man, with a big heart and an infectious smile. Even in challenging times, he would always maintain a positive attitude. His great love, strength, and wisdom will remain in the legacy of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses, personal support workers and staff of St. Peters Residence at Chedoke for their compassion, kindness and excellent care for our dear Umberto during the last five years.

Family and friends will be received at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL; 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Sunday, March 10 from 3-5 and 6-9 p.m. Vigil prayers Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church on Monday, March 11th at 11:30 a.m. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

“NEI NOSTRI CUORI SARAI AMATO E RICORDATO PER SEMPRE”