Natale Donato
elevated vK1fq December 25, 1925 ~January 24, 2023
elevated vK1fq Visitation
Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 2- 4 & 6 – 8 p.m.
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated vK1fq Funeral Mass
Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated vK1fq Click here to watch the mass
elevated vK1fq Entombment
Holy Trinity Mausoleum- Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated vK1fq Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Natale, in his 97th year. Beloved son of Giovanni and Rosina (Principe). Cherished husband to Ada (Nardi). Loving father to John (pre-deceased), Robert (Louise), Rosemary (Bruno), and Frank (Rosie). Beloved grandfather to Giancarlo (Cheryl), Paolo, Lorianne, David, Grace and Alessia.
elevated vK1fq Natale was born in Laurignano, Cosenza, Calabria. He was a hard worker from a young age, working various jobs to support his family and earn his passage to Canada.
elevated vK1fq He was fiercely committed to his wife, Ada, and they celebrated 72 years together. Even when he was very ill, his thoughts were always for her and her welfare.
elevated vK1fq Natale was devoted to his family and took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He was always happy to be on Nonno duty, enjoying spending time with the grandkids and honoured to be entrusted with picking them up from school.
elevated vK1fq He was a great storyteller. He had many wonderful tales and loved nothing more than to share them with those gathered round his table.
elevated vK1fq He had a kind heart and was always one of the first to volunteer to help if any of his family or friends was in need.
elevated vK1fq Natale lived a full life, and leaves as a legacy and example the virtues of hard work, kindness and devotion to family. He was much loved and will be truly missed.
elevated vK1fq In lieu of flowers donations to Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care
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Our sincerest condolences to all of Natale’s family. Always a pleasure to meet up and talk with him. He will be missed in many ways. Memories of time spent with him will always be in your hearts. You are blessed in having in your life. Sam and Niki Gallo
Frank and Donato family, we are very sad about your loss and keep fond memories of Mr. Natale Donato. What a wonderful life he had. May the memories of him comfort you in the difficult time. Lalkovic family
Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Natale to All the Family He will be truly missed by His Family .Prayers of Comfort to His Family that God give them Peace .Find Comfort in knowing how much others care.May Natale Rest In Peace Amen .🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
Natale was a kind soul! I spent many hours talking to him as a young man as he and Ada welcomed me into their house! I am fortunate to have had him into my life! He will be greatly missed! Rest in peace!!
My deepest condolences to the family and everyone that loved Natale .
He always treated me with kindness and love
I will miss him very much ♥️
Our sincerest condolences to Natale’s family.
Losing someone so loved by everyone is always heartbreaking. Cherish all the wonderful stories he shared with you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Rosemary, receive my sincerest condolences for the loss of your father. Wishing you peace and courage at this time of sorrow.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love, Marina
Dear Frank, my sincerest condolences for your loss. No matter the age of the person passing, it is always a very sad and difficult time to go through. I pray for you and yours for strength, courage and acceptance.
Frank and Family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Raja
Dear Frank,
Thoughts, love, and prayers to you and your family.
Frank, I have wonderful memories of our fathers being the best of brothers.
Rest in peace Uncle Natale, give my father a big hug.
Love, John Donato
Sending you my deepest condolences at this hard time.
Rest in peace uncle Natale
My most sincere condolences to your family. How happy he must have been when he saw his son John. May Natale rest in peace and happiness.
ann marie bonifacio
Sending you my deepest condolences 🙏🏻
Rest in peace Uncle Natale 🤍🤍
Dear Frank,
My deepest condolences with you and your family. May your father rest in peace.
Dear Aunt Ada,
Sending love and condolences to you, Robert, Rosemary, Frank and
families. I have only the the fondest of memories of Uncle Natale, he
and my father were extremely close and have now been reunited.
I will always remember him as a warm and wonderful man who was
all about family, may he rest in peace.
Love , Ottavio Donato