VITTORIO LORENZO LA PIANTA Passed away on January 9, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Maria. Cherished father of Benedetto and Doratea (Andro Mauro). Proud grandfather of Maria (Mike), Natalina (Ryan), Andrea (Dave) and Laura (Miranda) and great-grandfather of Thomas and Evangeline. Predeceased by his parents Benedetto and Doratea and his brothers Rocco, Antonio and Lorenzo. Survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME-SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (Warden Ave. and Sheppard Ave. E.), 416-773-0933, on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, January 13, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at ST. LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CHURCH, 2210 Lawrence Ave. E. Entombment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 33 Memory Gardens Lane