Giovanni Carelli

elevated 0Nt2R June 8, 1928 ~ February 6, 2022

elevated 0Nt2R Visitation
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

elevated 0Nt2R Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 0Nt2R Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions, we are inviting family and friends to pay their respects, offer condolences and then kindly exit the building to allow for others to enter. A maximum of 50 people will be permitted into the visitation room at a time.

elevated 0Nt2R Private Funeral Mass
Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

elevated 0Nt2R Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 0Nt2R If you wish to stream the Funeral Mass, please click the link below

elevated 0Nt2R View Service

elevated 0Nt2R Private Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 0Nt2R Obituary

elevated 0Nt2R It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Giovanni Carelli on Sunday February 6, 2022, at Hospice Vaughan, with family at his bedside. He was in his 93rd year. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Innocenza. Cherished father of Letizia (Paul) and Frank. Caring Nonno to Michael (Amy), Robert (Elisa), Melissa (Joey). Devoted Bis-Nonno to Ava, Madison, Emma, Christopher, Sofia and Olivia. Loyal brother in law to Carmine (Marcella). Giovanni will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends here and in other parts of the world. In Heaven he will be joining his father Giuseppe, mother Letizia, sisters Francesca, Lisetta, Amelia and brothers Giovanni and Francesco who pre-deceased him.

elevated 0Nt2R In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the chapel will be limited to 30 attendees for the mass and as a result we ask that only immediate family attend. The funeral service will be live-streamed for your viewing.

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35 Messages

Sheila Alicandro on February 7, 2022 at 8:33 pm

Our sincere condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace. The Alicandro Family
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 10:26 am
  
  Thanks very much Sheila.
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Joe Cesario on February 8, 2022 at 8:03 am

My deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Great man..
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- Mary Natale on February 8, 2022 at 9:44 am
  
  Dear Frank,
  My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. May he Rest In Peace🙏🏻
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  - Angela Bryant on February 10, 2022 at 10:28 am
    
    Our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    You will be so missed, Zio John. Your stories and jokes always made me laugh hysterically.
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    - Frank Carelli on February 11, 2022 at 8:29 am
      
      Thank you Angela.
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  - Frank Carelli on February 11, 2022 at 8:28 am
    
    Thank you Mary.
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 10:28 am
  
  Thanks Joe. And I agree.
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Bob, Mary and Aaron Merlino on February 8, 2022 at 8:25 am

We are sorry for the loss of your father. Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 10:31 am
  
  Thanks Mary/Bob.
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Elvira Pincente on February 8, 2022 at 8:39 am

To my dearest Uncle John , you will be greatly missed

You always made me laugh, with your stories

My condolences to the family
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 10:33 am
  
  Thanks Vira. He was a special personality.
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Elvira Pincente on February 8, 2022 at 8:44 am

To my dear Uncle John
You will be greatly missed
I loved your stories and you always made me laugh

My deepest condolences
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 10:34 am
  
  Thanks again Vira.
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Caitlin on February 8, 2022 at 10:09 am

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love.
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 3:53 pm
  
  Thanks Caitlin.
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- Vince and Rita Maio on February 9, 2022 at 4:01 pm
  
  Liz and Frank and families: So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a nice man and a true gentleman with a beautiful smile.
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  - Rita Maio on February 9, 2022 at 4:03 pm
    
    Liz and Frank: sincere apologies. I omitted to include your Mother. Condolences to her on the loss of her lifetime partner. I loved seeing them together.
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    - Frank Carelli on February 10, 2022 at 6:41 pm
      
      Thanks Angela.
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  - Frank Carelli on February 9, 2022 at 10:16 pm
    
    Thanks for your kind words.
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Laura cirillo on February 8, 2022 at 12:19 pm

To cenza and frank and the rest of the family my condolences about your father Giovanni from Vittoria and Laura cirillo.
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- Frank Carelli on February 8, 2022 at 3:57 pm
  
  Thanks Laura/Vittoria. He’s probably joking around with your father right now!
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Maryann Bozzo on February 8, 2022 at 5:51 pm

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏻
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- Frank Carelli on February 11, 2022 at 8:31 am
  
  Thank you Maryann/Vince.
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Sal Scrivano on February 9, 2022 at 8:45 am

My deepest condolences on the the loss of your father.
Sal and Mary
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- Frank Carelli on February 9, 2022 at 10:18 pm
  
  Thanks Mary/Sam
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SALLY ROMAGNUOLO on February 9, 2022 at 10:50 am

Dear Frank,

We wanted to express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Just by reading the messages, it sounds like he was a fun-loving man who will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Sally & Dominic Romagnuolo
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- Frank Carelli on February 9, 2022 at 10:20 pm
  
  Thanks Sally/Domenic
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Madison Chiovitti on February 9, 2022 at 4:12 pm

Nonno John, we will miss you. You’ll forever be in our hearts.

Love: Madison, Christopher, Sofia & Olivia.

Xoxo!
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- Frank Carelli on February 9, 2022 at 10:24 pm
  
  Nonno John loved you more than you can imagine. He was upset about not being able to see you while in hospital. Keep him in your heart and he’ll always be with you.
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Enzo Mazzulla on February 9, 2022 at 7:06 pm

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Carelli family.

Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Your cousins,
Francina and Elvira.
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- Frank Carelli on February 10, 2022 at 6:44 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind words.
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Charisse Pincente on February 11, 2022 at 11:10 am

We would like to pass along our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grant Eternal Rest unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul Rest in Peace, Amen!

When Uncle John first met my daughter (a baby at the time) at Nonno’s funeral, he looked at her and called her “mini Michael”, and we all laughed! He seemed like a lovely man. God Bless!

Michael (Elvira Pincente’s son) Charisse and Alyssa Pincente
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- Frank Carelli on February 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind words Charisse/Michael/Alysa.
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- Frank Carelli on February 12, 2022 at 4:45 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind words Charisse/Michael/Alyssa. Sounds very much like something Dad would say.
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