elevated KZ3Ll May 20, 1937 – March 29, 2020

elevated KZ3Ll Visitation
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Private

elevated KZ3Ll Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated KZ3Ll Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Private

elevated KZ3Ll Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated KZ3Ll Entombment

elevated KZ3Ll Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

elevated KZ3Ll Obituary

elevated KZ3Ll Nicolo (Nick) Abate, 83, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him and ultimately gave him peace.

elevated KZ3Ll Nicolo was born in Vita, Sicily, Italy on May 20, 1937, to Vincenzo Abate and Vita Ditta. He migrated to Canada at the age of 21 and briefly settled in Montreal. Nicolo’s entrepreneurial spirit, hard work ethic and his strong faith in God was the foundation on which he lived his life and raised his family. He then moved to Toronto, where he raised his family and for the next 50 years he paved many paths on and around the streets of the city.          

elevated KZ3Ll Nicolo married Giuseppa Adamo, on July 28, 1962. He was a devoted husband, and a pillar of faith within his family, his church and his community. Nicolo is survived by his wife, Giuseppa; his children Vita (Tony), Vincenzo (Paola), Salvatore (April), Italo, Filippina (Dino), and John Luca (Christina); his grandchildren Rosie (Sergei), Josie Bianca, Nello, Nick (Erica), Vincenzo, Juliana, Joseph, Mary Angela, Anna Maria, Stephen, Josie Donna, Josie Ella, Angelo, Niccolo, Nick, Francesco, and Mauro; and his great-grandchildren Torino and Leo.

elevated KZ3Ll Nicolo’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Nicolo’s kind spirit, passion for spreading the Good News of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his zest for life will live on through them.

elevated KZ3Ll In accordance with current provincial guidelines, a private family service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

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