elevated QD5B5 October 22, 1933 ~ August 20, 2024

elevated QD5B5 Visitation
Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated QD5B5 Funeral Mass
Monday, August 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated QD5B5 Entombment
To be held privately

elevated QD5B5 Obituary
On Aug 20, 2024, in his 90th year, Armando passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

elevated QD5B5 Armando was born on Oct 22, 1933 in the town of Rocca San Giovanni, Italy to the late Letizia and Tommaso D’Amario, where he grew up with his siblings, Linda (the late John), Noreen (the late Nick), the late Ercole (Franca), Louie and Mafalda (Elio).

elevated QD5B5 At the age of 14, he travelled with his father to Canada to forge a new life. He worked in the construction industry, earning a living to help his dad save enough money to bring the rest of their family to Canada. Through sheer determination, faith and hard work he helped build the foundation for their new life.  

elevated QD5B5 When he was 24 years of age, he took a leap of faith to become an entrepreneur, running a successful business in the sewer & watermain industry.

elevated QD5B5 One year later he met and married the love of his life Esterina DiCarlo; she was his best friend, partner and stylist. Together they raised 3 daughters Letizia (the late Joe), Anita and Nadia (George). Through 66 years of marriage filled with love, commitment, and sacrifice, they persevered; always together, unified by an unbreakable bond.

elevated QD5B5 He was a proud grandfather to Francesco (Christine), Stephanie (Lucas) and Christopher (Tia).

elevated QD5B5 He took great pride in the 2 family homes he built.

elevated QD5B5 He enjoyed tending to his garden, building things, driving, and he loved to dance. He never left the house unless his hair was just so, adding a dash of cologne, wearing a vest or a hat.  He was the quietest person at the dinner table but when he had something to say it made an impact.

elevated QD5B5 He was a gentle man, kind, good natured, affectionate, honest, trustworthy, and respectful. Always at the ready to help. He had a contagious smile. You could rely on him.

elevated QD5B5 In his later years, his sense of humour became more pronounced and would leave you with a smile; he was cheeky, and would give you a wink; his strong will became ever more evident.

elevated QD5B5 Throughout his 90 years he left an indelible mark on his families’ life, and the lives of everyone he met. His legacy will live on.

elevated QD5B5 We would like to sincerely thank all who helped care for him in the latter part of his life and everyone who shared messages of support and condolences.

elevated QD5B5 In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario.

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