Obituary of Vito Tota

Tota, Vito - Passed away peacefully in his own home on Saturday January 21, 2012 at the age of 85, in the presence of his loving family. Loving husband of 50 years to the late Francesca (2005), who he has dearly missed. Much loved father of Joe Tota; and Angela and Nick DiPietro. Most loved and cherished Nonno to Tania, Cameron and Robert DiPietro who he was so proud of. Dearest brother of Carmine and Maria Tota. Predeceased by his parents Giulio and Angela Tota; brothers Giuseppe, Michele and sister Teresa. Survived by sisters-in-law Filomena, Giuseppina, Joanne Damiano; brother-in-law Francesco DiPietro. Loving Zio to many nieces and nephews. Vito proudly worked at Port Weller Dry Docks for many years. A talented gardener and "Mr. Fix It," he enjoyed working around his home and garden. Family will receive friends at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street on Tuesday between 2-4 and 7-9pm. Vigil Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday in St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street at 11am. Entombment will follow the mass at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario in Vito's memory.