Nevio Cantarutti
elevated 5SfvD May 1, 1930 ~ November 1, 2023
elevated 5SfvD Visitation
Monday, November 6, 2023 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
elevated 5SfvD Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 5SfvD Funeral Mass
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 10:30 am
elevated 5SfvD Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated 5SfvD Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated 5SfvD Obituary
elevated 5SfvD It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Nevio Cantarutti at the age of 93 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Beloved husband of 68 years to Diva Cantarutti (nee Faion). Cherished father of Gilbert and his wife Fulvia, Paul and his wife Grace. Caring and devoted Nonno to Alyssa (Jan), Dana (Mark), Andrew and Stephen. Proud Bisnonno of Olivia and Benjamin. Nevio will be missed by his niece Rosanna Bertolini, his extended family and a huge number of friends.
elevated 5SfvD He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, at the height of the great depression. At the tender age of 6, his beloved mother passed away suddenly leaving an indelible loss that influenced the rest of his life. After a difficult time in Canada, his family moved back to Italy where they would then become exposed to the ravages of World War II with the all the hardships that would entail. A bright light for him in his early life was his “second mother”, Maria, who provided him with love and kindness. Despite his early challenges, his positivity and eternal optimism led him to return to Canada in 1948, at the age of 18, first settling in Kingston, Ontario, and ultimately in Toronto where he forged a beautiful life with his treasured wife and family. His unwavering dedication to his family, his craft and his community guided him in everything he did. He radiated love everywhere.
elevated 5SfvD In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation http://www.heartandstroke.ca, would be appreciated.
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A light has gone out of our lives. A sweet and loving man has left us. He did not just marry Diva, but he married her entire family. He welcomed all of us into his heart and we will miss him. Much love to Diva, Gil, Paul, and their families.
What a lovely person. I will miss seeing Nevio whiz by on his red scooter. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Paul and Family , expressing my deepest condolences for the Loss of your father. Though words may not be enough , know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . 🙏
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Nevio was bestman and Diva maid of honor at my parents, Lina and Silvano Onisto, wedding and remained good friends and travel buddies through the years. We are saddened to hear of his passing but know that his spirit will live on in his children, Gilbert and Paul, and their families. We send our love and hugs to you Diva, Gilbert and Paul and your families. May he rest in the peace and love of our Lord.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our deepest condolences to all the family
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
My sincere condolences on Nevis passing.
It was a great pleasure to know and work with him.
Will remember him in my prayers.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our sincere condolences to all the family on the death of a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
We were fortunate to meet Nevio the first time when we met Alyssa and her family in Toronto in 2016.We will remember him as a very kind and devoted man.
From Belgium lots of love to the family in this difficult time.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Dearest Paul, Grace, Andrew, Stephen and family
Our sincerest condolences to you all–what a wonderful man, father, husband, grandfather & great-grandfather Nevio is — keep him present in your hearts always!
Sending our love and prayers during this very difficult time.
Mario, Connie, Cassandra, Francesco & Olivia Ciarallo
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our condolences to Diva and family.
Remembered.
Sereno & Deanna Pellegrini
Paul & Family, on behalf of the Palmieri & Lisi families we’d like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved father.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Cantarutti family on the loss of their dear patriarch Nevio. We have been blessed to share in many family gatherings and we will always cherish the memories of our many winter vacations together. The memory of Nevio singing along to one of his favourite songs Besame mucho will always warm our hearts and make us smile.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Cantarutti family,wife Diva,Paul and Grace, Gilbert and Fulvia, nieces and nephews for the loss the dear Nevio.
Gianni Renata Ceschia
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
We are saddened to hear of Nevio’s passing. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Cantarutti family for the loss of such a wonderful man. His wisdom, wit and generous spirit will be forever remembered, and we feel privileged to have known him.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our Gruppo Eta` d’Oro at the Famee Furlane had the pleasure of having Nevio and his dear wife Diva as Members and very dear friends to all of us for a good number of years. We share games, banquets and laughter together and we now share deeply the sorrow of the Cantarutti family. On behalf of my self, my Blasutta Family and The Gruppo Eta` d’Oro I forward to the Cantarutti Family our sincere and heartfelt CONDOLENCES for their loss.
Nino Blasutta
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Dear Paul and Gilbert, your mother Diva and Cantarutti family, our sincere condolences for the passing of your beloved, Nevio. May you be carried through your sorrow now and in the days ahead, by the love and support of each other and your extended families. May Nevio be greeted in paradise by all his relatives and friends who have gone before him. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Death is always untimely and unwelcome, that is its nature. The important factor to consider is how well a life is lived in the time we are given. Nevio lived a full life loved by friends and family. He experienced the wreckage of a war-torn country to make a life in a new country not particularly friendly to new immigrants. He did it with honest hard work and courage and made a life for his family and legacy for his children and grandchildren. He was my father’s best friend and his best man when he married in 1952 and Nevio and Diva became my godparents when I was born. I remember so many occasions we would get together in the early days and there would be laughter and good food and plenty of wine and stories. There were so many hardships he faced but that never tainted his outlook on life. Nevio worked hard all his life and never complained because he took his strength from the love of his wife Diva, his family and friends. He overcame his obstacles with patience, hard work and a good sense of humour and created the environment in which he saw his family would flourish. We extend our deepest condolences to Diva, Gilbert and Paul and all their families for their loss but celebrate in our hearts an extraordinary example of a full life well lived and well remembered by all whose lives he touched.
Dear Lawrence,
We are so incredibly moved by your kind and compassionate message that, in so many ways, captured the spirit of our dad’s life and legacy.
Please know that your support and thoughtfulness were very helpful to all of us during this difficult time.
Paul
Please accept our deepest condolences to you over the loss of Nevio. My thoughts and prayers are with Diva, Gilbert, Paul and families. Much love!
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our deepest condolences to the Cantarutti family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Gil , so sorry for the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathies , condolences and prayers for your loss.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our sincerest condolences to Diva, Paul, Gilbert and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time
Extending our most heartfelt and sincerest condolences to Diva, Gilbert, Fulvia, Paul , Grace & family. Know that our thoughts are with you. Lorry & Diana DeZorzi
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
Our deepest condolences to all the family
Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.