Roberto Di Flaviano
elevated qN8zH January 28, 1934 ~ October 24, 2022
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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Holy Trinity Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roberto in Richmond Hill, on October 24, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Velia (nee Di Varano). Loving father to Claudia (Fiorenzo), John (Nicole) and Marco (Sari). Nonno of Maurizio Roberto James. Roberto will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.
elevated qN8zH ** Masks are mandatory and will be supplied if needed.**
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My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Free from pain and suffering in heaven with loved ones.
Marco Osti & Family
My father came to Canada at 17 with very little english or possessions. With 2 years of employment in a grocery store, he brought his sister and parents over to join him in this new world . What would define my father throughout his life – a disciplined work ethic, an uncompromising belief in himself and his word.
Hunting was his passion – Suiting up in what my mother would describe as “rags”- spending the day with his hunting buddies in the bush – there was no greater joy. As a kid in our all too modest bungalow, intense laughter / storytelling would seep thru the floorboards – the hunting buddies invading the man cave below – memories of Abruzzo – the land – it’s peoples shook the house. When you’re a kid – it’s 2am- you can’t sleep these maniacs won’t shut up. You grow up, thankful your father had his hunting buddies- the joy, the laughter – he loved them. The greatest compliment I can give my father -he married extremely well. My maternal grandparents – Italia and Antonio Di Varano raised 3 girls, who became 3 young ladies that raised 3 great families I am extremely fortunate to be apart of. My father often the loudest voice in the room -my mother defined by kindness, patience, love. When my paternal grandparents, my father became ill, my mother became the definition of the term “caregiver”.
The last 4 months of my fathers life was challenging for us all. He was uncompromising, unrelenting – a Di Flaviano
I love you papa
Thank you for everything
My father law was great man. He was a great warrior. He was a great Canadian. I admired him for all these things. But I love him because he was a great father and role model to me. In losing him, I lost my greatest blessing. When he came to Canada from Italy he made the great Ontario landscape the Canadian Dream. Robert leaves a legacy of character and faith that inspires others to dream more, do more and become more. I will miss Robert deeply.
Porgiamo le più sentite condoglianze per la mancanza subita.
Roberta e Floriana Di Gennaro
WE MET IN JUNE 11-1956 THE SECOND DAY I HAD ARRIVED IN TORONTO. IMMEDIATELY THE CHEMISTRY BLENDED , SINCE THEN HE HAD AN OLD 1948 BLACK CHEV AND HE DROVE ME AROUND, TORONTO AND PART OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO FOR MANY YEARS TO EXPLORE AND GET FAMILIAR WITH TORONTO. WE ALSO HAD COUNTLESS DINNERS PREPARED BY HIM , INCLUDING SOME HUNTER’S WILDLIFE SPECIALTIES. AFTER ROBERT GOT MARRIED WITH VELIA , MY WIFE DONNA SOMEHOW GOT THE SAME CHEMISTRY WE HAD AND CONSQUENTY WE CONTINUED THE FRIENDSHIP AND HAD COUNTLESS TRIPS ABROAD IN THE UNITED STATES AND ACAPULCO AND ELSEWHERE. SUMMERISING BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE.
THANK YOU ROBERT FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THE ETERNITY.
ARRIVEDERCI
MARIO&DONNA
DIPENTIMA
my deepest condolences to all the family. lots of great memories with Robert over the years. will be greatly missed
Tony, Michelle, Mary, Elizabeth and Katherine DiEmanuele
Our Deepest Condolences to all of you during this difficult time.🙏Our thoughts and prayers are with you all💙
Lucia DiNicolo & Family
I have fond memories of Uncle Robert talking about Italy and the beauties of Rome and Venice. He always spoke so earnestly and eloquently. My deepest sympathies to Velia, Claudia, Johnny and Marco; your father will be forever remembered and forever missed.
Andrew and Maja
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Roberto.
Our deepest condolences and prayers to all the family and may you rest in peace Roberto.
Sentite condoglianze vi siamo vicini in questo momento di dolore ! Di Stefano Andrea e famiglia
Mi unisco al dolore per la scomparsa del caro Roberto. Sentite condoglianze
Sono davvero dispiaciuto della scomparsa dello Zio, negli ultimi tempi ci sentivamo spesso per condividere una grande passione comune, mi mancheranno le sue telefonate ed i suoi consigli, un abbraccio ai suoi cari.
Pierluigi Di Stefano e famiglia
With our deepest condolences
Words can’t mend the heartache but wish your family some comfort and peace of mind.
May you rest in peace.
Le più sentite condoglianze da Giuliana Di Stefano, Agostino e Steven.
Uncle Robert was a great story teller and he loved talking about the things closest to his heart- hunting and Italy. His stories about Campania and the other places in Italy he enjoyed were great- and he always took a keen interest in hearing about my family’s travels and experiences. My brother Andrew and I enjoyed many visits to the Di Flaviano household over the years- from hockey pools, to baseball games in their backyard, to watching Buffalo Bills games in the living room while our parents caught up. We will miss Uncle Robert and I extend our sympathies to Aunt Velia and cousins John, Marco, and Claudia.