Obituary of Giovanni D'Addario

D'Addario, Giovanni - On Thursday February 24, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 81 years went peacefully with his wife and children by his side. Loving husband for over 55 years to Carmela. Devoted father to Enzo (Domenica), Mary Pearson (Darrell), Rita Sanderson (Robert), Tony (Christine). Cherished Nonno to Stephanie, Karina, Alexander, Joshua, Daniel, Luke, Sean, Gabriel and step grandchildren Matthew and T.J. Survived by his brothers and sisters Michele (Louisa) and Incoronata (Giuseppe) of Canada and Vincenzo, Roberto (Antonietta), Christina (Alberto), Fr. Timotheo, Louisa (Domenico) and Emeddio (Maria Grazia) and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by his sisters Maria, Marialibra, Maria Concetta and Sister Maria Rosaria. Giovanni was a man of faith who enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be sadly missed by all. Family will receive friends at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Alfred's on Monday at 11:30am and burial will follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Sunday at 3pm. Memorial donations may be made to St. Catharines General Hospital - Walker Cancer Centre and Sick Kids Hospital in Giovanni's memory