Vincenzo “Jim” Ferlisi
elevated 9ov4j September 13, 1951 – April 14, 2019
elevated 9ov4j Visitation
Saturday April 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
elevated 9ov4j Sunday April 28, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
elevated 9ov4j Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 9ov4j Funeral Mass
Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.
elevated 9ov4j Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 9ov4j Cremation
elevated 9ov4j Assumption Crematorium
elevated 9ov4j Obituary
elevated 9ov4j Ferlisi, Vincenzo “Jim”
elevated 9ov4j September 13, 1951-April 14, 2019
elevated 9ov4j Jim was born in Casteltermini, Sicily, and immigrated to Canada in 1954. He was kind, hard working and fiercely devoted to his family.
elevated 9ov4j Jim passed suddenly while onboard the Island Princess cruise ship doing what he loved most with his beloved wife, Janet. Jim was an incredibly caring and devoted father to Carmelo (Julie), Kristen (Giancarlo Trimarchi) and Frank James (Daniela Caprara). He was the kindest Grandpa/Papa to his four granddaughters, Laura, Ella, Maya and Lia. His faithful furry companion, Stella, was always by his side.
elevated 9ov4j Jim was predeceased by his father, Carmelo. He was a loving son to his mother, Serafina, and will be missed by his three brothers, Anthony (Diane), John (Sandra), Frank (Dee), and their families. Jim was a cherished son-in-law to Antonina and Francesco Zambito, and treasured brother-in-law to Nina (Antonino Todaro) and Josie (Frank Blandino). He will be remembered with love by his nieces, nephews and cousins.
elevated 9ov4j Starting at 10 years old, Jim worked alongside his family at multiple locations of Ferlisi Brothers, a well-known, independent grocery chain for 37 years. Later, he pursued one of his passions, a love of cars, and served family, friends and customers for another 20 years starting at Tomlinson Pontiac Buick GMC and finishing at NewRoads Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC.
elevated 9ov4j Family and friends will be received at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 8361 Yonge Street in Thornhill. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Canadian Diabetes Association are greatly appreciated.
Working alongside Jim for a number of years, I don’t think I ever met a more easy-going, gentleman in my life. It was a pleasure to know and work with Jim and may his family find strength at this difficult time in what I’m sure is many wonderful memories. You will be missed Jim.
There are no words that can comfort your pain at this most difficult time. I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Your family is in my daily prayers. His kind soul will always be remembered.
Jim was our neighbour and we would often meet on the street or in front of our house as he was walking Stella. He was a down-to-earth person who stopped for a quick chat, and genuinely cared about those around him.
We will certainly miss seeing him on our street with his beloved, gentle Stella.
Rest In Peace Jim.
Our condolences to the Family.
Dear Carmelo and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. We’ve heard so many good things about him, and I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Please accept our sincere condolences. We will keep you in our prayers, God Bless.
Mike Dicecco & Kathi Sibbins
Marcello Stirpe April 27, 2019
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim since 1965 having worked part time at his parents Carmelo and Serafina’s Ferlisi Supermarket, we grew up together, along with Tony, John, and newborn Franky.
Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with all the family
May you all find peace and comfort in cherished memories. Our deepest sympathies to the family. May he rest in God’s glory.
Your neighbours, Peter and Gabriela Colavecchia
God be with the Ferlisi family during this difficult time.
Dear Ferlisi Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
May Jim rest in peace.
My deepest condolences for the passing of Jim. I am so sorry to hear about this and my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May he Rest In Peace and keep in our hearts forever.
My deepest condolences I just found out this morning I am so upset Jim was the best I love Janet his wife as well we worked together at rosetti . My name is Laurie I bought all my vehicles from Jim I will miss him very much so very kind and loving just like Janet. I will be praying for your family love you all.
Laurie
Our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time.
Anthony & Gabi Montanaro & family
Ferlisi Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Jim.
May he rest in peace.