Leonard Di Novo
elevated GF45R March 21, 1936 ~ September 20, 2025
elevated GF45R Visitation
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated GF45R Funeral Mass
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated GF45R Click Here to Watch the Funeral Mass Livestream
elevated GF45R Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Crucifixion Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated GF45R Obituary
elevated GF45R It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss we announce the peaceful passing of Leonard Di Novo on September 20, 2025, at Bethany Lodge Long Term Care, surrounded by his loving daughters, at the age of 89. Born on March 21, 1936 in Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy to parents Vincenzo and Anna. Beloved husband of Maria for 66 years. Loving father of Anna (Biagio) and Rosaria (Giuseppe). Proud Nonno of Robert (Stephanie), Salvatore (Elena), Anthony (Emily), Concetta (Marc) and Michael (Alexandra). Adored bisnonno of Isabella, Mattea, Carlo, Joseph and Florence. Devoted brother of Giuseppina, Maria and Domenic.
elevated GF45R Leonard was an entrepreneur, florist, butcher, grocer, merchant, and gentleman farmer. He purchased a grocery store before successfully launching a fruit and vegetable wholesale business, Leonard Wholesale, which still operates today. After a fulfilling career, he retired early to spend winters in Florida, summers farming his land in Markham, and plenty of time with his family. He was devoted to his faith, praying the rosary daily.
elevated GF45R We would like to thank the devoted staff at Bethany lodge, and our caregivers, who treated Leonard like their own family.
elevated GF45R Leonard will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of his many extended family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
elevated GF45R Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated GF45R Memorial donations in honour of Leonard Di Novo can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
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Our sincere condolences to the whole family.
Marisa and Scott
Our deep & sincere condolences for the loss of your dear father.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
To the entire Di Nivo, Cerami and Curcio families, I send my deepest condolences, and feel a deep sense of loss at the passing of such a larger than life man I was lucky enough to be around for the past 5+ decades. I will treasure the many memories I have of being with the family and in Leonard’s company. Leonard even gave me my first job at the store on Parliament when I was just 14.
I am so sorry I won’t be able to be with you all over the next few days, but I will dedicate the rest of my journey to Nonno’s memory, and send you all my love.
Gina💜
Our deepest condolences to your families . Losing a parents is hard , but you all have memories and memories don’t go away
Enza and Rene Venuto
Tuo padre sara sempre nei nostri pensieri. Sentite condoglianze a te Anna e famiglia. Filippina, Jean e famiglia
We are sending you all our love during this time of loss. Leonard was always a great support to me and we will miss him dearly.
Mary Ann, Giovanni and family.
Great neighbour always interesting
Concetta, Marc, Carlo and family. We send you our deepest condolences and loving prayers of strength during this sad time. Nicky, Lou and Charlie.
I’m so sorry to hear Mr Di Novo passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughters, grandchildren, siblings and their families. May memories of happier times spent together comfort you now.
Mr Di Novo was quite a remarkable man. I really respected and admired him. He had a bigger than life persona and was a fountain of information and I enjoyed listening to him. I will cherish the memories of holiday celebrations our families spent together. I’m so glad I got to see him last week. I can still feel him tightly squeezing my hand. I didn’t know then it was a final goodbye.
I know in heaven now Mr Dinovo you have a new audience. I can imagine you talking up a storm catching my dad up on all he has missed since he passed, like your grandchildrens’ weddings and the birth of all your great grandchildren.
Rest in peace Mr Di Novo.
In loving memory, gratitude and appreciation. You will forever be missed.
Maria and family,
Sending all of you our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear husband /father. He was a man of great faith and will always be remembered in our prayers.
Leonard was one of a kind. Full of love and laughter. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathies to the Di Novo family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul and Diana Caietta
Peter and Stina
My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your families. Thinking of you, with love and support. Anna Taylor and Family