Raffaele Calabretta
elevated XvHn1 October 7, 1961 – July 11, 2018
elevated XvHn1 Visitation
Friday, July 13, 2018 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated XvHn1 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated XvHn1 Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
elevated XvHn1 Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated XvHn1 Entombment
elevated XvHn1 Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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elevated XvHn1 Raffaele Calabretta
elevated XvHn1 It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Raffaele on July 11, 2018 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of Maria, Bruno, Anthony and step father of Brent (Spencer). Cherished son of Francesca and the late Bruno. Dear brother of Mary (Pat), Grace (Chris), Salvatore (Ada) and Tonia (Phill). Proud uncle of Teresa, Vincent, Bruno, Stefania, Isabella, Joseph, Francesca, Josephine, Phillip, Brianna and Aviana. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
elevated XvHn1 The family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 1-4 & 5-8 p.m.
elevated XvHn1 A Funeral Mass will take place within the funeral home in the Chapel of St. Joseph, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
elevated XvHn1 Immediately following the Funeral Mass, the final rite of committal and entombment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (located on the same property as Holy Cross Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) Online condolences & directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com
elevated XvHn1 Donations may be made to Raffaele’s family.
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Great leader…he defended me in right when they came down on me…one love brother ian….
R.I.P….
Sadly missed, my condolence. RIP
Joe barbosa
Sadly missed. Miss u brother.
Dear Catherine, Maria, Bruno and Anthony,
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Please accept our deepest condolences. May our prayers help comfort you all at this very difficult time.
Our best friend has left us. Ralph was like a brother to us and an uncle to our children. He was always there to help when you needed him. He will always be in our hearts, and he will never be forgotten…R.I.P. Love Battista,Lazzarina,Serafina and Joseph Monteleone
Dear Catherine and all your Families…
My deepest sympathies for your sudden and tragic loss.
May God keep you strong.
Hey Walyoo never had a chance to say goodbye miss you
Rest in peace brother Ralph
A great friend who had a heart of gold and went out of the way to help his fellow workers. I will miss him as a great friend as he was a very loving and caring person not only to his family but also to his near and dear friends. Rest in peace beloved friend. I will miss you and have lost a wonderful friend.
My deepest condolences go out to the Calabretta family, may he rest in peace.
We are deeply saddened and broken by the passing of an amazing and wonderful man, friend, father, husband there are no words to describe how we feel about losing ralph (rafat) we will miss him so very much and will never forget the short time our families spent together
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your father and husband. Keep strong together.
Giovanni and Mary Rocca
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Calabretta family in this hour of sorrow and grief. May Ralph rest in eternal peace.
Dearest Catherine, Maria, Bruno, Anthony and family,
We are not here to give you our condolences personally, but know that we are praying for all of you during this time of great sorrow, and that we send our deepest condolences. Ralph was a very special person, who will never be forgotten.
Love,
Your Friends,
Vanessa & Frank Muoio
Ralph,
Thank you for having espresso and beer with us last May week end. We never expect that was your last moment hanging out with us the Monteleone Brothers. We gonna missed you, Forest Avenue Wasaga will never be the same. Rest In Peace… our Friend, our Brother.
You always in our heart!
Vince Monteleone & Family
Our deepest condolences to you Cathy, Maria, Bruno and Anthony and to all the Calabrettas. May God help you through this difficult time. Very difficult to grasp. Ralph will never be forgotten. All our love, Joe, Sandra, Cesare, Tomaso & Ivana
My deepest condolences go to Cathy, Maria, Bruno ,Anthony & the rest of the family. Ralph was like a brother to me, when I was in need he will always come through. I will surely miss you Ralph.
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was such a nice man. May God be help you through this time. You are in my prayers.
August 11, 2018
Dearest Cathy,
We were saddened to learn of Ralph’s passing this week, and our hearts go out to you and your family. May your children be your ‘rock’ as you wade through this heart-wrenching loss. Hold your memories of him close, and share the love he left behind. You are in our thoughts.