Obituary of Francesco Di Pietro

Di Pietro, Francesco.   

Passed away peacefully, in the arms of his loving daughter Angela, on April 3, 2019 at Henley House, in his 92nd year.  Pre-deceased by parents Felice & Michelangelo Di Pietro, his loving wife Teresa (Tota) (passed January 11, 2005). He leaves behind his only daughter Angela and beloved son-in-law John Dekker. He is pre-deceased by brother Agostino Di Pietro, brother-in-law Giuseppe Tota (Filomena), Vito (Francesca) Tota. Survived by Carmine (Maria) Tota. Also pre-deceased by Michele (Giuseppina) Tota.  Survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy. Pre-deceased by his sister Angela in 1949.

Francesco was a very caring man who loved his family, his passion was his gardening, and cooking; his food was always sought after, and he was always happy to share his passion. He also enjoyed his Sunday flea markets, where he would spend many an hour. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to the staff at Woodend Park, Henley House.

Visitation for Francesco will be held at George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton St, St Catharines, on Sunday April 7, from 2-4 & 7-9pm with Vigil Prayers at 3pm.  A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Alfred Church, 272 Vine St, St Catharines, on Monday April 8, at 11am with entombment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery.  If so desired donations to the Heart and Stroke Society would be appreciated by the family.