AntonioDE LUCADE LUCA

DE LUCA, Antonio Passed away peacefully after a visit with family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Creek Way Village Long Term Care Facility in Burlington. Antonio was born in the little town of Collepietro, L’Aquila in the Apennine mountains which he identified as “the town that was not his own”. He never did explain what he meant by that maybe because he was rarely there. In 1964 Antonio immigrated to Canada and in 1965 he was granted immigration for his wife and children. Antonio was a hardworking, generous man, determined to secure a prosperous future for his family. He loved life and enjoyed getting together with friends for fun and a few drinks. Antonio is survived by wife Eva, children Al (Maura) and Anna Monaco (Adelmo); grandchildren Daniel (Jenna), Mark (Kimberly), Alexander, Isabella, Olivia and Giovanni. He was also blessed with his great-grandchildren Ophelia and Vera. Predeceased by his daughter Joanne Noce. A Memorial Gathering will take place at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth), on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.