Giovanni Bennardo
elevated m50UN November 16, 1948 ~ August 22, 2026
elevated m50UN Visitation
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home – Cardinal Carter & Ambrozic Rooms
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated m50UN Funeral Mass
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated m50UN Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Trinity Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Giovanni Bennardo, August 22, 2026 at the age of 77. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents Vincenzo & Rosa.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Giovanni Bennardo, August 22, 2026 at the age of 77. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents Vincenzo & Rosa.
Beloved husband of Annina for 56 beautiful years. Loving father of Vincenzo (Lisa), and Rosa (Gary). Caring Grandfather of Melissa (Herald), Gianni, Isabella, and Daniel. Adored brother of Teresa (late Luigi), late Gina (late Antonio), Massimo (Anna), Nella (Salvatore), and Mario (Franca). Cherished brother in law, cousin, uncle and great friend to our wonderful extended family.
Giovanni came to Canada in 1970 with his wife Annina and they both built a life centered around family, hard work, and tradition. He sacrificed and poured his heart into his family, his home and his work in asphalt paving for over 40 years working with Seal Top, Repac, Brennan and Miller Paving. Despite the difficult work and long hours paving the greater Toronto roadways, he was extremely proud of his contribution to this great city and made many great friendships along the way.
He enjoyed memorable trips to see his sister and extended family in Kamloops, British Columbia and Edmonton, Alberta where he was able to enjoy the natural beauty of our great country. There were also many wonderful vacation trips to the Dominican, Cuba and Las Vegas and to Calabria to see his mother, sister and brothers where a part of his heart always remained.
He will be remembered by family and friends for his wonderful laughter, great smile and the loud fun they all enjoyed with him whenever they came together — whether it be for simple Saturday night visits that included epic all-night Italian card games and Hockey Night in Canada or holiday celebrations at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years Eve at an Italian banquet hall. He loved dancing, especially tarantellas, and being together with family and friends enjoying wonderful Italian food with classic Italian music hits and folk songs.
He will also be fondly remembered for his passion for sports, especially his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, Italian soccer and Ferrari’s formula 1 team and for the simple joys he shared with those around him including tending to his remarkable vegetable garden and making soppressata and capocollo.
Giovanni took great pride in the life he and his wife built and, above all, the family and friends he loved. Giovanni’s presence will be so sorely missed but always felt and remembered! May his memory be a blessing, and may he remain in eternal peace. Memorial donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Giovanni’s memory.
Necrologio
È con profondo dolore che annunciamo la scomparsa di Giovanni Bennardo, avvenuta il 22 agosto 2026 all’età di 77 anni. Si è ricongiunto in Cielo con i suoi genitori Vincenzo e Rosa.
È con profondo dolore che annunciamo la scomparsa di Giovanni Bennardo, avvenuta il 22 agosto 2026 all’età di 77 anni. Si è ricongiunto in Cielo con i suoi genitori Vincenzo e Rosa.
Amato marito di Annina per 56 splendidi anni. Padre affettuoso di Vincenzo (Lisa) e Rosa (Gary). Caro nonno di Melissa (Herald), Gianni, Isabella e Daniel. Adorato fratello di Teresa (vedova di Luigi), Gina (vedova di Antonio), Massimo (Anna), Nella (Salvatore) e Mario (Franca). Caro cognato, cugino, zio e grande amico della nostra meravigliosa famiglia allargata.
Giovanni arrivò in Canada nel 1970 con la moglie Annina e insieme costruirono una vita incentrata sulla famiglia, sul duro lavoro e sulle tradizioni. Si è dedicato anima e corpo alla sua famiglia, alla sua casa e al suo lavoro di asfaltatore per oltre 40 anni, collaborando con Seal Top, Repac, Brennan e Miller Paving. Nonostante il duro lavoro e le lunghe ore dedicate alla pavimentazione delle strade della Grande Toronto, era estremamente orgoglioso del suo contributo a questa grande città e ha stretto molte belle amicizie lungo il percorso.
Amava i viaggi indimenticabili per far visita a sua sorella e ai suoi parenti a Kamloops, nella British Columbia, e an Edmonton, in Alberta, dove poteva godere delle bellezze naturali del nostro grande Paese. Ha anche fatto molti meravigliosi viaggi in Repubblica Dominicana, a Cuba, a Las Vegas e in Calabria per visitare sua madre, sua sorella e i suoi fratelli, luoghi a cui è sempre rimasto legato nel cuore.
Sarà ricordato da familiari e amici per la sua risata contagiosa, il suo sorriso radioso e il divertimento sfrenato che condividevano ogni volta che si ritrovavano, che si trattasse di semplici visite del sabato sera con epiche partite a carte italiane e la visione di “Hockey Night in Canada” fino a tarda notte, o di festeggiamenti per Pasqua, il Giorno del Ringraziamento, Natale e Capodanno in una sala ricevimenti italiana. Amava ballare, soprattutto le tarantelle, e stare in compagnia di familiari e amici gustando l’ottimo cibo italiano e ascoltando i classici della musica italiana e le canzoni folklore.
Sarà ricordato con affetto anche per la sua passione per lo sport, in particolare per i suoi amati Toronto Maple Leafs, il calcio italiano e la Ferrari di Formula 1, e per le semplici gioie che condivideva con chi gli stava intorno, come la cura del suo splendido orto e la preparazione di soppressata e capocollo.
Giovanni era molto orgoglioso della vita che lui e sua moglie avevano costruito e, soprattutto, della famiglia e degli amici che amava. La presenza di Giovanni ci mancherà moltissimo, ma sarà sempre sentita e ricordata! Che il suo ricordo sia una benedizione e che riposi in pace eterna. È possibile effettuare donazioni in memoria di Giovanni alla Kidney Foundation of Canada
Carissima annina e famiglia. Le piu sentite condoglianse a voi tutti.
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Zio Giovanni.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
May he Rest in Peace ❤️
To my dear father in-law,
You were a man of knowledge and wisdom and I learned from the best. From tending the garden to making wine, I learned all your tricks. But your best kept secret you did not hide, which was how important family is. Your legacy will never be forgotten. You left us too soon. You are greatly missed.
Love,
Gary
To Anna. Vincenzo. E. Rosa and all their family our deepest sympa thy for the lost of the husband and father and grandfather. Joe e carmela angelone and family
Vince,
My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish the fond memories that you have with your Dad. May he Rest In Peace.
Heaven has gained a new angel!
Our heartfelt condolences to Rosa and Gary and their families for the loss of your loving father and grandfather.
John, nonno John. you were my mentor, my grandfather, the stick that helped the tree grow straight. the man that grabbed the bull by the horns. i couldnt be what i am without you. thank you
Ron and I send our deepest condolences to Anna, Vince, Rosa and your families. John was a wonderful neighbour to us for many years. We will miss seeing him in his garage this Fall, preparing tomatoes for Anna’s amazing spaghetti sauce. We will miss hearing his deep voice that carried to our backyard when he was outside in his garden. Anna you did such an amazing job, helping John cope with his illness and all the things involved with his dialysis. Please find comfort knowing you were his greatest support and that he has left you with children who will carry on his love for family. RIP John.
Cara cugina porgo a te e a tutta la tua famiglia le più sentite condoglianze da parte mia e dei miei figli. Un abbraccio grande.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Bennardo family and extended family on the passing of Giovanni. May he rest in eternal peace.