Died peacefully with family by his side, on October 12, 2008 at 82 years of age.

Beloved husband of Giovanna. Loving father of Giovanni and wife Vittoria, Gina and husband Nino Tocco, Franca and husband Sergio Martinello. Special Nonno to Giuseppe and Daria Rocca, Marco, Anthony and Nicholas Tocco, Amanda and Gianni Martinello.

Predeceased by parents Giovanni and Giovanna (nee Mastroianni). Loving brother of Pasquale and Maria, late Filippo, husband of Tina, Francesca and Antonio Ruberto (Italy), Rosaria and Agostino Barletta. Brother-in-law of Anna and Giovanni Rocca (Italy). Numerous nieces and nephews also survive in Canada and Italy. Special thanks to nurse Susan and the staff of 7East, HDGH. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. to St. Angela Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Heavenly Rest Cemetery.