Obituary of Petito Gentile

GENTILE, Petito (Mar. 19, 1925 - Oct. 6, 2012) It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Petito Gentile on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the age of 87 with his family by his side. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Giovanna, and by his children: Marianne (Paul) Alfonsi, Pat Gentile, Josie (Frank) Trivieri and Petrina Gentile. Cherished forever by his grandchildren: Joanne (Mario), Jeff, Michael, Danielle, Peter, Jordan, Tommas, Kayla, Nathan, and his great-grandchildren: Matteo, Chiara, and Priya. He will be sadly missed by brothers & sisters-in-law Antonietta and Frank Tota, Pierina and Francesco DiBiasi, extended family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Paolone, CCAC staff and to the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook Hospital. Petito's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, on Tuesday, October 9th from 2-4 (Vigil prayers at 3 p.m.) and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, on Wednesday, October 10th at 11 a.m., with entombment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, 2250 Highway 20, Fonthill. If desired, memorial contributions to the Sunnybrook Ross Tilley Burn Centre would be appreciated. "Ti amo Papa - Sempre nei nostri cuori. Riposa in pace."