Carmine Di Benedetto

elevated 9UOjT January 2, 1951~July 9, 2025

elevated 9UOjT Visitation
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:45 – 2:45 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated 9UOjT Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated 9UOjT Cremation
To be held privately

elevated 9UOjT Reception
Will take place following the mass at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 9UOjT Obituary

elevated 9UOjT It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Carmine Di Benedetto Sr, at the age of 74 in St. Catharines surrounded by the love of his family. Carmine was born in Celico, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy to Ermelinda and Pietro Di Benedetto.

elevated 9UOjT Loved and cherished deeply by his family Lynda, Peter, Amanda, Carmine Jr, Andy, Alessia, Alaina and Pauline.

elevated 9UOjT Carmine truly loved life. His infectious, magnetic personality drew people in, and his disarming sense of humour and warm smile could light up any room. He had a natural gift for making those around him feel relaxed and welcome.

elevated 9UOjT He lived with energy and enthusiasm, embracing a wide range of hobbies over the years — from hunting, shooting, fishing, and boating, to rollerblading, motorcycling, and bowling. A true outdoorsman, he never missed a chance to enjoy the sunshine, whether it meant casting a line on a quiet lake, boating with his family, or hitting the open road on his motorcycle.

elevated 9UOjT Carmine also had a deep passion for travel. Whether it was a weekend getaway to Niagara Falls, Muskoka, or Barrie, or a road trip to Montreal or Florida, he was always eager to explore and create memories with his family. He especially loved Las Vegas and cruises — making the most of every moment, whether soaking in the energy of The Strip or unwinding at sea.

elevated 9UOjT Whatever Carmine did, he did it wholeheartedly — with intensity, joy, and an unmistakable zest for life.

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