Giuseppe Mancino

MANCINO, Giuseppe ~ it is with great sadness that the family of Giuseppe "Joe" Mancino announce his passing at Tufford Nursing Home, St. Catharines on Monday, November 10, 2014 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Rosina (Rosa Passero - 2006). His is survived by his only child, son Pat and his wife Antoinette and his sisters-in-law Agata Mancino of Port Colborne and Rosaria Passero of Toronto. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Rose Ann & Shawn, Joseph & Felicia and Janet & Steve and the great grandchildren he adored Daniella and Lauren Mancino and Owen and Amanda Vriens. Joe will also be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Maria Antonia and his sister Angelina and her husband Carmine Mancini of Italy, his sister Enina and her husband Angelo Panuto of Thorold and his brother Vincenzo (survived by Agata) of Port Colborne. Also brothers and sisters in law Giovanni & Ermilinda Passero of St. Catharines, Giuseppe & Angelina Passero of Thorold, Domenico Antonio Passero (survived by Rosaria) of Toronto, Domenico & Angnese Mancini of Toronto and Felice & Elena Vergolito of Italy. Giuseppe was born in Castropignano, Italy on April 1, 1921. He arrived in Canada in December 1953 where he worked in construction for several years and later at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Catharines for 24 years until his retirement at age 65. He was a founding member of Club Castropignano and remained a member of present day. Joe had a strong passion for vegetable gardening. He was able to enjoy many bountiful harvests especially after his retirement. He and his wife had a long, healthy and happy life together. They enjoyed happy occasions with many friends and a large extended family. After his wife's death in 2006, things were not the same anymore and on January 7, 2013 he suffered a stroke which completely changed his life. However, he persevered and never lost hope. He kept a positive attitude and a very sharp mind to the very end. His family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of CCAC, the home care workers and the staff at Tufford Nursing Home for the excellent professional care that they extended to our loved one at the end of his life.