Giancarlo (John) Marino
elevated dIjl8 September 6, 1954 ~ May 28, 2023
elevated dIjl8 Visitation
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated dIjl8 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated dIjl8 Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 9:00 am
elevated dIjl8 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated dIjl8 Private Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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Obituary
elevated dIjl8 Giancarlo was born on September 6th, 1954 in Dipignano, Prov. Cosenza, Italy and passed away peacefully on May 28th in Aurora, Ontario.
elevated dIjl8 John emigrated to Canada at the age of four with his loving mother and his older brother Roni. They joined their husband and father who resided in Toronto.
elevated dIjl8 From an early age John was drawn to nature; love of the land, the freedom of open spaces, of birds and animals, especially dogs.
elevated dIjl8 He led a fiercely independent lifestyle utilizing new strengths as he lived – as well as a fondness for trucks and a passion for fast motorcycles. He developed his social and interpersonal connections from others, as well as the importance of bonds and loyalty. He chose the Dundalk area where he farmed for forty years, then retiring to the Markdale community surrounded by the atmosphere he loved.
elevated dIjl8 He left his house there when he relocated to Richmond Hill where he cared for both elderly parents until their deaths. He is survived by his brother Roni and Marilyn, several aunts and multiple cousins, especially Rosemary Naccarato who was his constant support through a long and difficult journey of illness.
elevated dIjl8 Rest in Peace, Giancarlo.
elevated dIjl8 In lieu of Flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Society are welcomed. http://www.alzheimer.ca
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We were sadden to hear of the passing of John.
Our Condolences to Ron and Marylin.
John was a strong person with a heart of gold when it came to his family.
He will be deeply missed.
Rest In Peace.
I’ve only known you a few years, but I think we were meant to meet at a time when we both needed one another. I only hope you got as much out of our friendship as I did. I’ll miss you John.
Johnny, you were such a strong man who I loved with every bit of me. I will miss you always.
May you rest in peace my love. You have always been and always will be in my prayers.
You are so missed my love. Its a different world without you since you have been such a large part of my world.
You will always be in my heart and I will never forget what you taught me.
Always yours, Nancy
Rest in peace John! Condolences to family and friends.
Rose
John and I go way back to Logan Ave in the 50s, I will always remember him well. May he rest in peace.
May you rest in peace, John I am happy that I got to speak with you last year, and talking about the times we hung out together in our teenage years. Ron
John remembering you
As little girl putting me on your motor bike. Rest in peace my friend. Blessings
My deepest condolences on the passing of John, to all his famly and friends, especially Emma, Rose and Armondo
Carmen Morra