Salvatore
Bellissimo
BELLISSIMO, Salvatore
Born July 29, 1949 in Vallelonga (VV) Calabria (VV) Italy, beloved son of Bruno and Rosanna Bellissimo, Salvatore Bellissimo known to family and friends as Sam passed away Saturday August 20th at his home in Etobicoke.
Immigrating to the Italian enclave of Toronto’s Little Italy on College Street at the age of four with his parents and siblings Vince, Tony, Elisa, and Nick, energetic and outgoing Sam excelled at sports and academics at an early age. Most notably achieving an amateur boxing record of 88-2 through Sully’s Boxing Gym before the age of 18 and then attending the University of Toronto (University College) for studies in Sciences. Sam was initially married to Joanne Bellissimo (Vence) then Christine Barker before finding his wife and life partner of 30 years Mrs. Zoi Bellissimo (Dimitrakoudis) who survives him with his four children Michael, Anthony, Alexandra, and Daniel. All will hold his eternal love for them close to their hearts forever.
Visitation will be held at Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin Street south of Lawrence Avenue West) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6 – 9 p.m. Viewing resumes Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church (72 Mansfield Avenue, south of College Street) on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Private Cremation to follow.