EgidioBasilio TAVERNA

TAVERNA, Egidio Basilio Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Markham Stouffville Hospital at age 91. Egidio, beloved husband of the late Anna Leone. Loving Pa of Corinna (Mitchell), Roberto (Kathy) and Franco (Marcia). Cherished brother of Ada Caligiuri (the late Francesco). Cherished Nonno of Marco, Jan-Michael, Steven, James, Delaney, Melanie, Corey-Anne, Anick, Michael, Anna, Riley, Chloe and John and Bisnonno of Matteo. He will be fondly remembered by his dear friend, Valeria Gorenc and family, all of his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends both here and abroad. The family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will take place within the funeral home in the Chapel of St. Joseph on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The Final Rite of Committal and Interment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (8361 Yonge Street Thornhill). Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences & directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com