Giuseppe “Joe” Primucci
elevated y06I7 August 11, 1936 – May 3, 2023
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Saturday May 6, 2023 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
elevated y06I7 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated y06I7 Funeral Mass
Monday May 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm, Chapel of St. Joseph, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated y06I7 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery- Section 14
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Obituary
elevated y06I7 Giuseppe “Joe” Primucci
elevated y06I7 August 11, 1936 – May 3, 2023
elevated y06I7 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Giuseppe “Joe” Primucci on May 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
elevated y06I7 Beloved husband of 65 years to Lucia (nee Macina), loving father to Dominic (Anna Iannacci), and Rosa De Pasquale (Enrico), devoted brother to late Vince (Lucia), Sam (Gemma), Mike (Susana) and Theresa (Renato Bartucci), loving grandfather to his cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Gianluca, Giampiero (Joanna), Daniel (Renee Vallescuro) and Roberto, and great-grandfather to Domenico, Massimo, Simona, Sebastian and Louisa. He was predeceased by and is now reunited with his daughter Angela (1975) and grandson Gianluca (2021).
elevated y06I7 Joe’s life journey began on August 11, 1936 in the town of Palazzo San Gervasio, Italy. In search of a better life and opportunity, he came to Canada with his family in 1952.
elevated y06I7 He began working at the Reliable Toy Company where he met his future wife and love of his life, Lucia. Joe took great pride in his work and quickly excelled at the company. Driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he joined his brothers at Pizza Nova in 1970 and then ventured on his own to found Mirolin Industries in 1973. Beginning with a single mould producing bathroom sinks, Mirolin quickly grew to become an industry leading manufacturer of a diverse range of bathroom products. His creativity and ingenuity led to the development of several industrial patents including the industry changing 3-piece tub shower. In 1998, Joe sold Mirolin and retired from active business spending his time traveling with Lucia.
elevated y06I7 Over the years, Joe supported various community organizations and initiatives. In 1996, he was conferred the title Cavaliere della Repubblica by the government of Italy, recognizing his meaningful contributions to the business community.
elevated y06I7 Joe’s greatest joy in life was his family and he dedicated the latter years of his life to providing incredible care for Lucia after she developed Alzheimer’s disease.
elevated y06I7 Giuseppe will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His generosity, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his family and friends will be remembered always.
elevated y06I7 The family would like to give a special thanks for the support provided by Joe and Lucia’s caregivers, Jennifer, Glazel, Teresita, Jasmine and Sharleen, the staff and physicians at Princess Margaret Hospital including Dr. Anthony Finelli as well as Dr. Louie Mavrogiannis of the Dorothy Ley Hospice.
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elevated y06I7 In lieu of flowers, donations in support of Gianluca Primucci’s Paint with Someone Who’s Been There Art and Peer Support Program would be appreciated by the family. Please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mood-disorders-association-of-ontario/campaign/in-memory-of-gianluca-primucci/. If you experience any issues donating, please call 416 803 7347.
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My Condolences to all of you for your loss.
Our deepest condolences
To the Primucci family
For the loss of their loved
Joe
May He RIP
Angelo and Grace
My deepest condolences to the entire Primucci family. Our thoughts are with you.
Our sincerest condolences to the family ..our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Our sincere condolences to the Primucci family and the De Pasquale family.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the
Warm embrace of friends.
Kind regards
Marwan, Lori-Anne and Family
Voglio esprimere le mie piu’ sentite condoglianze alle famiglie Primucci pregando che Dio dia a Giuseppe la pace eterna.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May your many cherished memories bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences to all. May his memories live in your heart now and for always and may you feel his loving presence each and every day. ❤️🙏
Our deepest sympathy to the Primucci family and may your beautiful memories comfort you during this time… with love ❤️Mike, Antonietta, Renée and Michael Vallescuro
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Sincere condolences to your family during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathies to the Primucci family on their loss.
Dearest Condolences to Dear Zia Lucia, our cousins; Domenic & Anna and Family, Rosie & Enrico and Family, and all extended family and close friends of our dear special Zio Joe.
Wishing you all much strength, and loving memories of Joe always with you.
Zio Joe will always be remembered as a positive warm and successful man, both in family life and Business life….an example for our family indeed.
May he already be re-united with loving family and friends in the heavens, especially his loving daughter Lina, grandson Gianluca, and all our Angels in Heaven!!
Much Love from Marco, Michela, Angel Connie, Sofie, Simona and James Guglietti
Extending our deepest Sympathy to the Primucci Family during this difficult time. Our prayers and blessing are with you.
Or deepest condolences to the family from Vincenzo and Pina Primucci.
“Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Our sincere condolences to the Primucci and DePasquale families.
Much love , Peter and Anna Eliopoulos
Porgiamo le nostre più sentite condoglianze a Rosa e a tutta la famiglia per la perdita di papà Joe.
Riccardo e Daniela Bressan
Domenic, Anna, Rose, Enrico and families
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. We hope the memories and legacy he leaves behind provides you comfort in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the Primucci family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our memories of Joe will always be dear to us.
Bruno & Gianna Grigio
Our sincere condolences to the Primucci and DePasquale families.
Our dear former neighbours Joe and Lucy always greeted us and our children with warm and friendly faces.
Joe, you will be missed walking in the neighbourhood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. ❤️ with respect and warm blessings, Walter Maria, Shelby, Conrad and Simon-Walter Schneider.
To the Primucci family, Anna and I send our deepest condolences to you all. Through industry I personally met Joe in 1986. It was clear to me then that he was a creator, an innovator, a man of great integrity and intelligence. I looked up to Joe. The kindness and steadfast support that he showed me will never be forgotten. I am grateful to have been able to express that to him over the years; I am most grateful that I was able to call him a friend. Rest in peace, Joe.
Sincerely, Carlo and Anna Perfetto
RIP Joseph Primucci. I went to St. Charles School with Michael Primucci. My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother.
Our deepest condolences to the Primucci family,
May he Rest In Peace
Vittoria Chiappetta and Umbrello Family
My condolences to the Primucci and DePasquale Family. Not only did I lose a friend but I lost a man of wisdom, a man of creativity and a family man. He will be missed very much by me and my family. Rest In Peace 🙏💜
Our condolences and prayers to the Primucci and DePasquale family. Frank and Maria Mendicino.
Dear savino, gemma and primucci family,
Your brother, joe will never be forgotten.
Sincere condolences, emily di trani grosso
Dear Primucci Family
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
My deepest condolences to the entire Primucci family. I met Joe a long time ago. It was very satisfying to have had the pleasure of calling Joe a friend. A true gentleman.
Rest In Peace Dear Joe. 🙏
A great loss . I remember him, and Lucia during past times “per una cenetta a casa “. Our condolences , and may his achievements give strength to the family during this painful time . Dear Joe, rest in peace.
To the entire Primucci family, we are truly sorry for your loss and would like to express our sincerest condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cristina and Rob Vitullo