Giovanni Laratta
elevated elF9w June 20, 1934 ~ August 4, 2025
elevated elF9w Visitation
Friday, August 8, 2025, from 3:00 – 8:00pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated elF9w Funeral Mass
Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm
Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated elF9w Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated elF9w Obituary
elevated elF9w It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Giovanni Laratta on August 4th, 2025 at the age of 91. Giovanni lived a life marked by unwavering work ethic, love, happiness, and devotion to his entire family.
elevated elF9w He is now reunited with his beloved parents, Francesco and Serafina, and siblings, Maria, Domenico, and Andrea. Giovanni will be forever cherished by his wife Giuseppina, children Francesco (Angela) and Sera (John), grandchildren Alessia (Anthony), John (Heather), Antonio and John, and numerous nieces and nephews who adored him.
elevated elF9w His family was the center of his world, and he took immense pride in every generation he helped nurture. His presence was a gift to those around him —uplifting, welcoming and unforgettable.
elevated elF9w He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his legacy of love, laughter, and togetherness will live on in his family and friends.
elevated elF9w If desired, donations can be made in Giovanni’s memory to Etobicoke General Hospital.
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Dear Alessia and Anthony any family, we are so sorry to learn about the passing of your beloved Nonno. We are so glad we had the chance to meet him – a wonderful man who will always be with you and guide you.
Our deepest condolences. Your friends, Elena and Sam
My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you🙏🏻
Frank, Angela, Alessia & John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole entire family during this difficult time of sorrow. Alessia and John, may your loving grandfather be in you and your family’s hearts forever and may he be reunited at peace with your other grandparents. Alessia, I will always think of seeing your grandfather and grandparents when I go see my Nonno Tony (my mom’s dad) at Queen of Heaven and my Nonna Giiuliana and Nonno Giovanni (my dad’s parents) at the beautiful and glamorous Blessed Virgin and Crucifixion Chapel site at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. On another note, a beautiful song I dedicate to them both in their memory is The Prayer by Cèline Dion and Andrea Bocelli which is one of my all time favourite cherished songs. The Laratta family, May God give you peace and love during these days ahead. Thoughts, prayers & blessings, Stefan Tomasi.
Our deepest condolences, from all of the Salice’s from 7 Urban Court. We will remember him fondly.
Frank , Our sincere condolences to you and the family. May he rest easy and at peace . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
My deepest condolences to you and your family. He was a truly great man, and his memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him
Giuseppina, Frank, Sera and family, sending our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Peace and blessings, Vince and Dolores Cascone
Guiseppina, Frank, Sera and Family. Our Deepest Condolences to you and your family. Giovanni was truly a gentle man. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sonia & Enzo Tatangelo and Family
Giovanni was a great neighbour always willing to pitch in and so kind with his time. Urban Court won’t be the same without him. Deeply missed, never forgotten, beloved by all. Condolences to you all.
Giuseppina, Frank, Angela, Sera, John, Alesia, John, Antonio and Johnny. Our deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your husband, dad and Nonno. He was a very kind and friendly man and his presence in your lives will be deeply missed. Remember all the great memories you have of him and may he rest in peace in the Lord’s heavenly home.
Sera, Frank and families Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Di Iorio Family
Dear Giuseppina,
We were saddened to hear of Giovanni’s passing. He was a dear friend to our parents, and we have many cherished memories of him, especially from our younger years. Giovanni was a kind and generous man, always willing to lend a hand. He will be deeply missed.
Cari
Giuseppina, Frank, Sera e famiglie,
Condoglianze per la tua dolorosa partenza di Giovanni.
Un panne d’uomo.
Noi siamo con tutti voi.
Con affetto,
Silvano, Giuseppina, Paolo, Christina, e Diana Tatangelo
e Sig. Santina Tatangelo
Dear Frank,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Thinking of you during this difficult time and may your memories bring you comfort.
Are deepest condolences our prayers go out to your family. From Franca Franco e Pasquale Muto from Calgary
Frank and Family it is with great sadness that we have just read about your heavy loss. We just got back from a short vacation. Sorry we Just missed your celebration of life for your dear father.
I am sure we would have hit it off great if we only had had the chance to meet. Again our heartfelt condolences to you and the whole family
Frank, Angela, Alessia, Anthony and family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad and grandfather. We all want our parents and grandparents to be here forever but when they are suffering we have let go, even though it hurts. Your memories will keep your dad and grandfather with you forever.
Frank & Family so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It’s never easy losing a loved one but hopefully over time the loving memories will soften the pain. May his memory be eternal.