Obituary for Giovanni Cardinale
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Giovanni Cardinale. Beloved husband of Giuseppina Cardinale (nee Nasturzio) for 66 years, adored father of Filomena Rachiele (Sam, predeceased), Frank Cardinale (Joanne, predeceased), and Nick Cardinale (Gina), cherished Nonno of Nadia (Kyle), Roberto (Francesca), Vanessa, Johnny (Kim), Samantha, Lauren and Emma, and great-grandfather of Sofia, Ryan, Anthony and Francesco. Predeceased by his siblings Felice, Saveria, Maria, Alberto, Rocco and Gerardo.
Giovanni was born to Francesco Cardinale and Filomena Cardinale (nee Gesa) in San Nicola Baronia, Avellino, Campania, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1955 to join his wife Giuseppina. Giovanni worked several decades as a master shoemaker and together with Giuseppina raised their family in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood. The family home on Earlscourt Avenue has been the site of hundreds of joyous celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. Giovanni will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin St., south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Thursday June 25 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Due to current regulations in place, we can only accommodate a maximum of 20 people in the visitation room. You may be required to wait in your vehicle until we can accommodate you inside. The wearing of face masks is now mandatory. If you do not have one, we will provide you with one upon entering the funeral home.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Nicholas of Bari Church (1277 St. Clair Ave. W., west of Dufferin St.) on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. The capacity of St. Nicholas of Bari Church is 70 people.
A private entombment will follow at Prospect Cemetery. Due to the limited capacity of the mausoleums only the immediate family will attend.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or to Villa Charities.
Giovanni was born to Francesco Cardinale and Filomena Cardinale (nee Gesa) in San Nicola Baronia, Avellino, Campania, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1955 to join his wife Giuseppina. Giovanni worked several decades as a master shoemaker and together with Giuseppina raised their family in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood. The family home on Earlscourt Avenue has been the site of hundreds of joyous celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. Giovanni will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin St., south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Thursday June 25 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Due to current regulations in place, we can only accommodate a maximum of 20 people in the visitation room. You may be required to wait in your vehicle until we can accommodate you inside. The wearing of face masks is now mandatory. If you do not have one, we will provide you with one upon entering the funeral home.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Nicholas of Bari Church (1277 St. Clair Ave. W., west of Dufferin St.) on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. The capacity of St. Nicholas of Bari Church is 70 people.
A private entombment will follow at Prospect Cemetery. Due to the limited capacity of the mausoleums only the immediate family will attend.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or to Villa Charities.