Giovanni Contento
elevated eg9eA March 24, 1936 ~ August 9, 2024
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 4 – 8.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated eg9eA Funeral Mass
Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated eg9eA Entombment
Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated eg9eA Obituary
Passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at the age of 88. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Raffaella. Loving father to Sandy (Rita), Robert (Nella) and Teresa (Harry). Adored Nonno to Steven (Sarah) and step-grandchildren Paige & Liam. He will be deeply missed by his three brothers Paul, Vince and Tony.
elevated eg9eA Giovanni came to Canada from Italy when he was 16 years old. Not long after, he met Raffaella when working at Cook Clothing where he went on to become a tailor for many years. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his family and friends. Giovanni will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all.
elevated eg9eA In lieu of flowers, donations to the Markham Stouffville Foundation would be appreciated by the family https://www.mshf.on.ca/in-memory
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Our deepest condolences to all of you for this great loss. May the beautiful memories created together comfort & offer peace in your hearts. May He Rest in Peace 🙏🏼🕊️
With Love Adrian, Julie, Noah, Chloe & Simon Leone
Sandy, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. May you find comfort in happy memories of your father.
Fondly, Your Gould Fasteners family
I am sending you and your family my heartfelt wishes and prayers at this difficult time. Your dad seems to have been a very strong person
and i know you will all miss him.
regards
irwin gould
Vince, Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
You are in our prayers.
From Halltech Family
To Comara Rae and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Compare John. He was such a kind and gentle man and I always enjoyed his company when we visited your home as children and at our parents home. He will be deeply missed by our entire family. May he rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
We are very sad to learn of the passing of my uncle Giovanni whom we remember with great fondness. Even though we live far we feel close to the Contento family through our thoughts and prayers. Fred, Myriam and Cecilia Brandolino
To Comara Rea and family.
I will remember him taking both Stephen and I down to feed the ducks back when we were 2/3 years old. He was such a kind and sweet man and will be deeply missed. Our family sends our condolences and prayers during this hard time.