Pietro (Pierino) Rossi
elevated 87jpU It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pierino Donato Rossi, on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Beloved husband of Angelina, cherished father of Ernesta (Cyrus) and Daniele, caring Nonno of Kiara and Mateo, and gentle brother of the late Giovanni Rossi (Angelina).
elevated 87jpU Pierino was born February 16, 1942 in Castiglione di Carovilli, Italy and emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1967 at the age of 25 where he built a long and successful career in the construction industry. His work as a site superintendent can be seen across the GTA skyline and everyone knew him as an honest and dedicated expert in his field.
elevated 87jpU Pierino turned down invitations to come out of retirement because he loved his vegetable garden, grafting his fruit trees, watching Serie A soccer games and visiting his hometown. And he never came across a Sudoku puzzle he couldn’t solve.
elevated 87jpU He never lost his strong ties to his roots, family and friends in Castiglione. In 1982, Pierino founded the Carovillese Social Club in Toronto which created a close community of his fellow emigrants and their children.
elevated 87jpU In recent years, Pierino was instrumental in helping Canadians and Americans reunite with their long lost cugini spanning multiple generations. He was always generous with sharing his extensive knowledge of Castiglione with anyone who asked, by authoring several books on the history of his beloved hometown and even leading discovery tours of the region for those interested in connecting with their past.
elevated 87jpU Pierino’s family will receive friends at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home for visitations on Tuesday, May 17 from 2 pm – 4 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm and a funeral mass at the Chapel of St. Joseph on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10:30 am. The location for both the visitation and the funeral is at 211 Langstaff Road East (Bayview and Langstaff), Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6.
elevated 87jpU In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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Tuesday, May 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
elevated 87jpU Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 87jpU At the request of the family, we kindly ask that everyone please wear a mask when coming into the funeral home.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m
elevated 87jpU Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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Our deepest condolences to the family, May he rest peacefully in the hands of God. He will be missed by all and we are very grateful for all he did with the club.
abbiamo perso una guoda un amico un maestro. Mancherai a tutti noi Pierino. Fai un grande viaggio leggero e sereno come sei stato tu.Ciao Pierino
Grazie Pina
Thank you for your kindness
To Pierino family our deepest condolences,we spend lot of time togheter with the (alto molise associazione di Sant`Antonio).He was to young to go.
Grazie infinite,per il vostro pensiero
Our sincerest condolences to the Rossi family. We will always remember fondly the picnics with the club.
Vince and Donna Ricci and family
Thank you,thank you
It Was with Great Sandness when I heard of the Passing of Our Dear Paesano Pierino. Would Like to Offer Our Sincere Condolences to his Dear Wife Angelina & Children Ernesta & Her Family & Daniel & the Rossi Famiglia. Condoglianze. Our Dear Paesane e Great Friend Pierino We are All Going to Miss You – R.I.P. – Now you are in the Hands of God & with All Our Family Members. God Bless
Grazie Maria per le tue belle parole.
Condolences to Angelina and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Pierino
The Sacco Family – Joanne, Bruno, Daniela and Mimi
Thank you Mimi ,Giovanna ,Bruno,Daniele,
Your support means a lots to us.
As one of the many Coloradan USA families that was fortunato to celebrate our roots thanks to Pierino’s dedication, to the Agosto reunions, he single handedly created a huge North American family who fortunately experienced their home in Castiglione Di Carovilli. Grazie Mille Pierino for your commitment to our famiglia in Colorado and the coal mines of Oklahoma. Your memory will be a blessing and we hope to continue your legacy in Italia and USA, ciao ciaoxxxxxxxKaren Maginn mother Madeliene daughter of Victoria Domenico ,grandfather Nicola Domenico, father Nicola Di Giacomo Castiglione Di Carovilli
Thank you Karen for your beautiful words,
We were so lucky to know this man, and travel to Castiglione three times to learn the history from him. We will miss him tremendously. Rest In Peace. Love John and Cindy Ayers
Thank you Cindy and John,
yes we’ve lost a great person.
Thank you
Pierino will be missed, he was respected and loved my many. His legacy will endure for generations to come. Sympathy and prayers to his family and friends.
Thank you Dora for your kind words
Condolences Angelina and Rossi Family.
Pierino was an heartful and caring person to everyone.
Pierino held Castiglione ‘Paesani’ Annual Picnic’s just to pas down, keep traditions and held us together in Love, just like everyone when they were in Italy.
Pierino – we were blessed to have had you in our life.
Thank you for all you have done for our Castiglione Italian community friends – we will always remember.
We will miss you deeply.
We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Our tribute to an amazing person and what a remarkable life God gave you.
God Bless – R.I.P.
Love Lucy and Bob Kuchta and Family
Thank you Lucy and Bob,for your kind words
My deepest condolences to you and your family . May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you ,thank you
Our deepest condolences to Angelina, Ernesta & Family and Daniele for the loss of your Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather. Pierino is now reunited with the rest of his family in Haven.
May our Good Lord give Pierino Eternal Rest. Pierino will now be taking care of you all from above just like he did here on earth.
Sincere Condoglianze a te Angelina e tutta la tua splendida Famiglia, che Dio dia voi Forza e Coraggio in questi giorni cosi’ colmi di Dolore.
Grazie Carmelina e Sandro per le belle parole di cordoglio.
God Bless you always and forever.
You were always very kind and loving to your family but to all your friends. I will always cherish the love you had for your friends when you championed to start the carovillese club.
Give my father a hug for me when you arrive in heaven.
God bless you forever.
I love you.
Thank you Arturo for the kind loving words.
Our deepest sympathy to you Angelina and all your family. May your years of cherished memories bring you all comfort and peace. May you be surrounded by the love of family and friends in this time of much sorrow.
Sending love, hugs and prayers.
Thank you Bruna for your very kind words