Domenico Tarcisio Bottussi
elevated KsplY It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Domenico Tarcisio Bottussi, at the age of 87 on Monday, April 26, 2021. Loving husband of Licia Bottussi. Cherished father of Richard and Annalisa and her husband Ivano. Devoted and proud Nonno of Sabrina and her husband Mike, and David and his wife Giuliana. Proud Bis-Nonno of Leonardo and Diana. Tarcisio will forever be remembered by his siblings, nieces, nephews and family in Italy, and many friends both here in Canada and in Italy.
elevated KsplY Tarcisio was born on August 11, 1933 in Gris, Udine, Italy. Beloved son of the late Riccardo and Zita.
elevated KsplY Due to current Covid 19 restrictions there will be a private family Funeral Mass and Interment on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
elevated KsplY In lieu of flowers donations in Tarcisio’s honour may be made to Villa Colombo Toronto or the Alzheimer’s Society.
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elevated KsplY Sabrina and David have written a few words that they would like me to share with everyone today.
elevated KsplY Nonno Tarcisio was a gentle, kind hearted, wise, intelligent and loving man. He always had a smile on his face and was always ready to make you smile. His presence was unmatched, and he was one of the most genuine people we will ever know. We can still picture him always smiling and beaming ear to ear when he would see us. Nonno always knew something about everything and could always fix a belt or shoe. His trademark was a shirt with a pocket where he could hold his toothpick.
elevated KsplY He loved his grandchildren and we would look forward to visits and spending time with Nonno.
elevated KsplY When we were younger, we would always spend a few days during our Christmas Holidays and March Break with our Nonni either going out for lunch or taking us to the mall to purchase a reading book, and when we turned 19, he took us to the casino for the first time. Nonno came to watch a lot of David’s hockey games and would always take him power skating after school on Wednesday afternoons. However, his favorite sport to watch was David playing soccer as he was an avid Serie A soccer fan and would never miss a Sunday match or La Domenica Sportiva post game analysis. Nonno also loved the WWE, and we would sit and watch with him just to spend time together.
elevated KsplY Nonno loved reading and learning about current events in the world. He would habitually get a copy of the daily newspaper and when he was finished with that, he would move onto his National Geographic magazines. Every Sunday at our weekly dinners, he would have the Sunday comics waiting for us on his coffee table and we could laugh about the Charlie Brown or Garfield clips together. He was always a great source of information for us, especially when we would work on school research projects – you could say he was like our own private internet. We always knew we could count on Nonno to have some sort of analysis or literature on the topic we were studying. Whether it be an encyclopedia, the annual National Geographic publication, or an article, he would have it. He was also always able to incorporate a map into our research, and pretty much had a map for every part of the world. He just knew where every road and place was on a map! However, when it came to World War II, that was his specialty. I remember when I was taking a World War II course in University, my Nonno and I had an in-depth discussion on the most important battles and the key events, and I couldn’t believe how much knowledge and accurate information he had right from the top of his head. This shouldn’t have come as a surprise to me though, as Nonno was an intellectual man. He would always say that’s why he lost his hair, because it was a sign of intelligence.
elevated KsplY Nonno was a great card player and would enjoy going to the Fame Furlane club on Wednesday afternoons to play cards with his buddies and fellow Alpini comrades. He would proudly display his prized trophies he won beside pictures of his grandchildren. He also had a passion for bowling and would show us his bowling ball alongside those trophies as well. He enjoyed going to all the outings and trips that were organized for all the club members, as well as the various luncheons and dinner dances. He would have stories to tell and jokes he heard at these events, but Nonna on the other hand would tell us how much fun she had dancing with Nonno. Nonno would never talk about the dancing but deep down we knew he loved it too. Nonna would always grab Nonno and dance with him in the family room and hallway. Nonno would cut it short but we could tell how much he truly enjoyed her silliness. We all have fond memories of Nonna complaining that Nonno would never compliment her food or cake and would just say “Nah”. We knew he did this purposely and deep down would laugh about it because he loved her cooking as much as we did. They were sweethearts just like the plaque Nonna proudly displayed in the hallway. Their love for each other was something we all admired and looked up to. Nonna would tap Nonnos head and kiss him and Nonno would chuckle because he loved her so much too. This was true love which we loved to see and our memories which we will hold forever. Visiting them was our safe place and would make our hearts warm to just spend time with these two.
elevated KsplY One of Nonno’s favourite past times in the summer was tending to his garden. He would start to grow his own tomato seedlings in the winter from the previous year’s crop and plant them in the spring. He loved to show off his vegetables and fruit trees when we would go visit on Sundays. He would explain how he grafted his pear tree and teach how that was even a thing we thought was unimaginable. He would keep us informed on what plants were doing well and what that blasted squirrel had ruined. In the late summer we would make sauce from the tomatoes, and like all other Italian families, we had our own process and secrets, that made ours better than anyone else’s. Nonno had a love for birds we will never forget. On one Sunday visit, Nonno had put out seeds for the winter birds and was so proud 12 cardinals had come to his feeder. That was a sight for us all. He would always grab his binoculars and point out the squirrels and birds in the far distance. We loved those binoculars and thought they were the coolest thing ever.
elevated KsplY On some Sundays Nonno would pull out his harmonica and let us test it out. He would play us songs as we would laugh. We were never as good as he was but we tried. Today, your three year old great grandson, Leo, plays with this harmonica and blows proudly as he makes noise. When he gets older and understands more we will explain to him the legend of your harmonica.
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elevated KsplY When we were kids, Nonno told us that the most important thing in life, is time. Looking back I don’t think I truly understood the implications of that, however as I have become older I’ve begun to realize what he meant and just how sacred it is. It is something that is finite for everyone as each person is put on this Earth with a limited supply of it. We cannot buy more of it and once it is used you can never get it back. No one knows how much they have or when their time will run out. We must make the most of moments we are in and decide how we are to best utilize the time we have.
elevated KsplY For Nonno his time was spent most importantly with his family. He loved us very much and taught us the importance of making time for family. I think Nonno would say he lived a full life and would agree he spent his time wisely. We are happy and proud to have been able to call you Nonno. You taught us so much and always encouraged us to do well in our studies and continue onto university. I hope you are proud of us.
elevated KsplY We will forever miss our Nonno but our memories of him will always remain in our hearts. Today we don’t want to say goodbye but rather see you later. We will love you forever.
elevated KsplY Mandi Nonno we love you
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Our deepest condolences to the whole family on the loss of the beloved Tarcisio. He will always be remembered by his beautiful smile and warm personality. May he Rest In Peace! Sincere Sympathy, Rosanna, Joe, Gianleonardo and Alessandro Neglia and Carmela and Enza Di Pierdomenico
Dear Anna, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and the rest of your family during this difficult time. MAY HE REST IN PEACE, and his loving memories live in your hearts forever. Sincere condolences from Vickie, Pacifico and the Fortini family.
Dear Anna, my deepest condolences go out to the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brother and your mom during this very difficult time. May his soul RIP and his memories continue to live on with the whole family
Dear Anna,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that you find peace and comfort knowing that he is in a better place and he is no longer suffering. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may his memories continue to live on in your hearts.
Love, Renata
Dear Anna, please accept our deepest condolence’s to you and your family. Your father is at peace now and his suffering has ended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. His memories will continue to live on through you and your family.
Rosa and Gianpaolo Betti
Dear Anna, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May your father rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Dear Anna,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May your memories of your father bring comfort to you and your family, always. May he forever rest in peace.
Dear Anna, our deepest condolences to you and your family. May your beloved Dad rest in peace with all the Angels and Saints and may his memories continue to live forever in your hearts.
Maryanne and Savoia family
Dear Anna, our deepest condolences to you and your family. May your beloved father rest in peace with the Angels and Saints and may the many beautiful memories remain with you for ever.
Maryanne and Savoia family
Dear Anna,
My deepest condolences go out to you, your mother and entire family during this time. May your father rest in peace and may you always cherish your memories of him.
Our deepest condolences to the family. My he Rest In Peace.
Mirella & Alberto De Luca and family
Dear Sabrina, Mike, Leo and your entire family,
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you, may your grandfather rest in eternal peace. Sending you all our prayers and love during this difficult time. Stephanie, Rob, RJ, Alex and Christian Cannata
Offering our sincerest condolences and prayers that God will comfort you during this sad time. Cherish the beautiful memories you have of the joyous years spent together. May Tarcisio be richly blessed in heaven and rest in the comfort of God’s love.
To the Bottussi Family: On behalf of all the Grieco Family, we wish to extend our condolences to Licia, Annalisa, Richard and the rest of the Bottussi Family on the loss of your dear Tarcisio. He was a good man loved and admired by many. Even during this time, enjoy all the wonderful memories that come to mind as you mourn his loss, hoping that many will bring heartfelt feelings and many smiles. Rest assured that you will not forget him. May he Rest in Peace.
Rosemary B
I am really going to miss your dad . l admired him as an intelligent, kindhearted and very handsome man .l ‘m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through most especially the wife which I call her my mom. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Rosemary B
Dear Richarch,
I am really going to miss your dad . l admired him as an intelligent, kindhearted and very handsome man .l ‘m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through most especially the wife which I call her my mom. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. Thoughts and prayer are with you all. RIP
Condolences to all of Tarcisio’s family. The memories created over his lifetime will live on and be cherished with joy. May he rest in peace forever. Fabio, Manon, Karl and Audreane.
Sweet Anna — Sending my love and hugs to you and your entire family. Remember your Dad in laughter — those are the good memories and the ones that will make you strong at this time. Peace has come to your Dad and he will suffer no more. Maxine & Joe
Dear Richard and family, deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of your father. May you take comfort knowing that he is now at peace with God..
Notre ami Richard et sa famille, veuillez accepter nos plus sincères condoléances. Que ton père repose en paix.
Caro Ricardo y familia, les expresamos nuestro más sentido pésame a usted y a su familia. Que el alma de tu padre esté en paz con nuestro Padre Celestial
Querido amigo Ricardo y su familia, estamos profundamente entristecidos por la noticia de su pérdida. Que Dios te conceda fuerza. Nuestras más sinceras condolencias.
Dear Richard, so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Our condolences to yourself and the entire family. May your father rest in eternal peace with our Lord.
Dear Richard, may God comfort you and your whole family during this sad time. May he richly bless you as you mourn, and may the light of his presence be a continual source of consolation. Deepest condolences.
Caro Ricardo y familia, Después de que las lágrimas se secan y los adiós se han dicho, tenemos que aferrarnos a los recuerdos felices que hayamos compartido con nuestros seres queridos que ya hayan partido. Esto es lo que los mantiene vivos en nuestras mentes y en nuestros corazones. Mis condolencias amigo.
Dear Richard, our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. May our thoughts and prayers give you all strength and ease you through this challenging time.
My Deepest condolences to Licia and the whole Family on the passing of your beloved Tarcisio. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May he Rest In Eternal Peace
Rossana
Dear Annalisa and Richard: so sorry for the passing of your father,he was a great human being, ever so kind and courteous, a man i admired greatly, may he rest in peace Beppina Santarosa