Vince Marchese
elevated fwCrp December 30, 1939 – November 23, 2024
elevated fwCrp Visitation
Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
elevated fwCrp Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated fwCrp Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:30 am
elevated fwCrp Click here to view the Mass live.
elevated fwCrp Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated fwCrp Obituary
elevated fwCrp It is with great sadness that the family of Vince Marchese announce his passing on November 23, 2024. Vince passed away peacefully at the age of 84 with his loving family by his side.
elevated fwCrp Vince will be missed by his devoted wife of 61 years Violet (nee Pompili), son Rob (Belinda), and son Tom. Nonno Vince will not be forgotten by his adoring grandchildren Austin (Aza), Ally (Matt), Maddy and River and granddog Harlee. As the eldest of nine children, his memory will also be cherished by his siblings, Angie, John, Cathy (Garry), Tony (Rosie), Vito (Mary), Mario (Stacey), Gloria (David) and Silvia (Paul) and his many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Tommaso and Maddalena.
elevated fwCrp Vince, born in San Nicola da Crissa, Vibo Valentia, Italy, immigrated to Toronto by boat in 1950 at age 11 and landed in Halifax.
elevated fwCrp A hardworking and skilled tradesman, he later built a successful sheet metal contracting business. Throughout his life, Vince was known for his generosity, always ready to lend a hand with home repairs or handiwork to family and friends.
elevated fwCrp Vince had a passion for travel. Whether exploring distant destinations with loved ones or simply enjoying the company of his family, he was happiest when surrounded by those he cared about. His greatest joy, however, was his four grandchildren, whom he supported and cheered on at every opportunity—whether at sporting events, music recitals, or any other milestone in their lives.
elevated fwCrp Vince leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family. His warmth, kindness, and the memories he created will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
elevated fwCrp In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Vince’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Harmony Hills Care Community for their outstanding care and compassion, including all the nurses, personal support workers and doctors.
elevated fwCrp Family and friends will be received at Holy Cross Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd E, Thornhill on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Mass of Catholic burial will be celebrated at the same location on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:30am. Internment will follow at Holy Family Mausoleum.
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Viola,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. He was a wonderful person.
Rob, Belinda and Family,
My sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your father. Love to your mom during this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending love and prayers.
Dear Tom – my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. xox
Hello Violet,
Our condolences to the passing of Vince. He will be missed, his presence, his love and devotion to family and friends. From all of us in Hong Kong, our heartfelt Thank You for being in our lives whenever the opportunity had presented itself. It has been our blessing to have known him. I hope you find solace and happiness having him as such a big part of your own lives.
My deepest condolences to the Marchese family.
RIP Vincenzo
On behalf of the Natale Bellissimo Family we extend our heartfelt condolences to Violet and famiily.
We have fond memories of Vince in the 60’s when he and my uncles would hang out together
May you have strength in the beautiful memories that were shared.
Michele Natale & Family