Obituary of Antonio Rossi

Antonio Rossi, beloved husband of Luisa of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the George Boyack Care West on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the age of 92 years, surrounded by his loving family. He left his tired, worldly body to fly with the angels in heaven and now that spring has arrived, he can plant his perfect garden and lovingly tend it. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Antonio was born on March 25, 1912 in San Leonardo, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He worked in the mines at Crowsnest Pass and Fernie until 1956 and moved to Calgary to work with Dominion Bridge until his retirement in 1977. His favorite travel destinations were to Italy, Las Vegas and especially Disneyland. One of Antonio’s great pleasures was going to the shopping mall with Luisa, having lunch and rushing home to watch the afternoon soap operas. Antonio was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Antonio leaves behind his loving wife of seventy years, Luisa, whom he adored; and his five children, Maria (Cirillo) Giuriato, Domenico (Ellen) Rossi, Ada (Armando) Angelozzi, Terry (Heather) Rossi, and Giselle (Reg) Gerlitz. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Silvana (Jon) Dick, Dina (David) Richter, Marlies (Brett) Allan, Silvia (David) Nunez, Dario Rossi and his fiancÚ Nicole, Renato (Lena) Angelozzi, Linda (Tony) Izzo, Danielle and Nicole Gerlitz, and Mark Rossi; ten great-grandchildren, his brother Rizziero Rossi and family in Sault St. Marie, ON; numerous nieces and nephews in Italy, New York, British Columbia, and Calgary; as well as many friends. Antonio was predeceased by his granddaughter Ida Giuriato in 1978; as well as four sisters, Maria, Elisa, Concetta and Cristina; and one brother, Carmine. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North), on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Italian and English Catholic Church (1714 – 14th Avenue N.E.) on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. with the Rev. George Mariadoss, Presider. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Mausoleum. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549 www.heartandstroke.ca. The family would like to thank the staff at the George Boyack Care West, and his family doctor, Dr. Kathy Savoia. In living memory of Antonio Rossi, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.