Giovanni Di Benedetto
elevated Hp8dM January 16, 1949 – April 30, 2026
elevated Hp8dM Visitation
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated Hp8dM Funeral Mass
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation – Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated Hp8dM Private Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated Hp8dM Obituary
elevated Hp8dM It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearest Giovanni Di Benedetto. Giovanni was called home to God on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and passed away peacefully at home.
elevated Hp8dM He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 53 years, Silvana Di Benedetto. Loving father to his cherished daughters, Melissa (Paul), Tania (Jim) and Christina (Jordan). Adored Nonno to Nicholas, Jacob, and Sebastian. His grandsons were his pride and he loved them dearly.
elevated Hp8dM Giovanni’s legacy is one of strength, kindness and unwavering commitment to his family and friends. His strong presence and loud strength will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a long lasting tradition rooted in strength, hard work and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He believed deeply in providing for his family and loving them wholeheartedly, a commitment he demonstrated every day through his strength and sacrifice.
elevated Hp8dM Giovanni will be remembered as a loyal family man, whose greatest love was always his family. Close behind was his lifelong passion for cars and racing. An avid enthusiast, he found joy in the excitement of Formula 2000 and the thrill of the track. Outside of racing, Giovanni cherished time spent in the outdoors and was always eager for an adventurous day hunting with friends. His spirit of adventure and love for life will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
elevated Hp8dM May his soul rest in peace and his memory live on.
Our deepest condolences to the Di Benedetto family for the loss of our dear friend Giovanni.
We are going to miss him.
Our hearts are with you. xo
Grateful for the memories we had together and the true friendship we shared. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace, my friend—may your soul rest easy.