Obituary of Vittorio Giovanni Foschini

FOSCHINI, Vittorio Giovanni Passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 89th year. Beloved husband of 60 years of Maria. Cherrished father of Roseanne (Kevin) McKeen, Ben (Bonnie), Teresa (Ron, 2006) Krawec and Michael (Mary). Proud Nonno of eight gandchildren and their spouses and four great grandchildren. Dear brother of Giuseppina (Filomeno), Renato (Teresa), Benita, and brother in law of Onorata, Ida, Evelina and Maria. Giovanni is survived by many nieces and nephews in both Canada and Italy, also by his furry companion Jay Jay. Predeceased by his sisters Teresina, Lina, his sister in law Vincenzina and brother in law Vincenzo. Giovanni was a long time employee of Burnstein Brick, retiring in 1983. A special thank you to nurse Liz (Unit 3 East) for her special care and a very special thank you to Giovanni's PSW, from ParaMed, Luz Anganita for her excellent care and support. Giovanni's family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy outside of Mass will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The Rite of Committal to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Giovanni's family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in lieu of flowers.