We regret to announce the death of Louis Godin on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Louis was the brother of Joanne Dickson, Payroll Administrator at the Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre. Cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it would be Louis’ wish that donations be made to the charity that is closest to your heart.

We regret to announce the death of Sandra Lea Girolametto on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Sandra was the mother of Jamie Girolametto, Teacher at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 at Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, Dundas). A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Augustine’s Church (58 Sydenham Street, Dundas) on Thursday, January 26,2023 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society at: Donate Now - Alzheimer Society or St. Joseph’s Villa at: Donate - St Joseph's Villa Foundation (sjvfoundation.ca) would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Eugenio Bozzo on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Eugenio was the father of Maria Bozzo, Buyer in the Purchasing Department. He was also the grandfather of Erica Bozzo Teacher at St. David Catholic Elementary School and Adissa Bozzo, Teacher at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Sunday January 15, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena (Our Lady of Lourdes site - 416 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton) on Monday January 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. A private family burial will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemeteries following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research through https://brightrun.ca/

We regret to announce the death of Teodoro (Toto) Riverso on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Teodoro was the father of Domenic Riverso, Secondary Teacher at Notre Dame House and the father-in-law of Kasia Riverso, Teacher at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (63 Highway 20 East, Stoney Creek) on Thursday January 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Internment to follow at Our Lady of The Angels Catholic Cemetery in Stoney Creek. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you pass along a random act of kindness and spend quality time with family in Toto’s memory.

We regret to announce the death of Anne Bullard on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Anne was the mother of Gary Bullard, Christian Service Animator at Cathedral High School/Wilma’s Place, Richard Bullard, Christian Service Animator at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and Cathy Bullard, retired Secretary at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. She was also the mother-in-law to Kimberley Bullard, Secretary to Superintendent of Education - Julie Angiolillo and Scott Joslin, Educational Assistant at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School. At Anne’s request, a private immediate family visitation and funeral will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023.

We regret to announce the death of Frank Fortuna on Monday, January 2, 2023. Frank was the husband of Zoe Fortuna, Casual Educational Assistant and father of Matthew Fortuna, Teacher-Librarian at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School and Michael Fortuna, Secondary Day Teacher at St. Charles Adult Education Centre. He was also the father-in-law of Kristan Fortuna, Teacher at St. David Catholic Elementary School. Cremation has already taken place. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church (416 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton). In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory can be made to two of his favourite organizations: Golden Rescue or Animal Angel Rescue Foundation.

We regret to announce the death of Patricia Imelda Joyce Hansen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Patricia was the mother of David Hansen, Director of Education. Visitation will be held on Sunday January 8, 2023 at PX Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, with Parish Prayers at 6:30pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Annunciation of Our Lord Church, 280 Limeridge Road West, Hamilton on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 11:00 am.

We regret to announce the death of Jim Hawkins on Monday, December 19, 2022. Jim was the father of Deborah Williams, Assistant Custodian at St. Matthew and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary Schools. Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Horseshoe Club (170 Brockley Drive, Hamilton).

We regret to announce the death of Italo Spadano on Monday, December 19, 2022. Italo was the father of Giuseppina Spadano, Designated Early Childhood Educator at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School and father-in-law of Diane Spadano, Teacher at St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will take place at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - "William J. Markey Chapel" (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (50 Brucedale Avenue East, Hamilton) on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Helen Cox on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Helen was the mother of Michelle Cox, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and was also a retired Elementary Teacher. A Celebration of Helen's life will be held at Circle of Life Cremation and Burial Centre (100 King Street East, Dundas) on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Additional parking at the Air Force Club). In lieu of flowers, donations to Margaret's Place Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Giovanni Eterno on Friday, December 2, 2022. Giovanni was the father of Tony Eterno, Custodian at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School and father-in-law of Shelli Eterno, Elementary Library Clerk. Visitation is at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton) on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil prayers will be at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church (21 Barton Street West, Hamilton) on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington

We regret to announce the death of Angela Giornofelice on Friday, November 18, 2022. Angela was the mother of Diane Giornofelice-Boyd, Teacher at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School and Mickey Bellavia, Head Secretary at Cathedral High School. She was also the mother-in-law of Charlie Bellavia, Carpenter with the Plant Department and grandmother of Joseph DiIorio, Department Head at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School. Funeral arrangements have already taken place. Donations in Angela’s memory to the Men’s Street Ministry www.menstreetministry.ca would be appreciated.

We regret to announce the death of Jeannette Trotta on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Jeannette was the mother of Marc Trotta, Principal at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School and mother-in-law of Maria Trotta, Principal at St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - "William J. Markey Chapel" (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Regina Mundi Roman Catholic Church (631 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton) on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Ancaster. Memorial donations, in Jeannette’s memory, to the Emmanuel Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Deris Primo Giavedoni on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Deris was the father of Darren Giavedoni, Teacher at St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School. Deris was also a retired Secondary Teacher with the Board. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home (796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton) on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. and vigil prayers will be said at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Margaret Mary Parish (20 Idlewood Avenue, Hamilton) on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or St. Margaret Mary Parish would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Narciso Mason on Friday, October 21, 2022. Narciso was the father of Mirella Mason-Tehrani, Secondary Teacher at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School and Elisa Adili, Secondary Teacher. Visitation is at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East at James Street, Hamilton) on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret Mary Church (20 Idlewood Avenue, Hamilton) on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Internment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter's Hospital Palliative Care Ward in Hamilton or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Stan Hargot on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Stan was the father of Jeff Hargot, Department Head of Math at St. Jean de Brebeuf CSS and Paul Hargot, retired Secondary Vice-Principal at Bishop Ryan CSS. He was also the father in law of Laura Hargot, Educational Assistant at Our Lady of Peace CES and Dennis Sestric, on call Assistant Custodian. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 232 Queenston Road, (at Parkdale) Hamilton on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

We regret to announce the death of Marian (Mike) Dziuba on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Mike was the father Michael Dziuba, Vice-Principal at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School and Paul Dziuba, Teacher at Cathedral High School. He was also the father-in-law of Susan Dziuba, Teacher at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be held at P.X Dermody Funeral Home (796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton) on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene Parish (232 Queenston Road, Hamilton) on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington, Ontario.

We regret to announce the death of Bruce Francis Boyd on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Bruce was the brother of Yvonne Boyd-Greenaway, Educational Assistant at St. Michael Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home (796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton) on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Cremation to follow.

We regret to announce the death of Ivano Antonio Zecchini on Friday, September 16, 2022. Ivano was the father of Paula Zecchini-Mitton, Teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, Dundas) on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church (58 Sydenham Street, Dundas). Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hamilton Conservation Authority would sincerely be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Leona DeBellis on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Leona was the mother of Inez DeBellis, Teacher at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School. Funeral arrangements and interment have already taken place in Windsor, Ontario.

We regret to announce the death of Thomaitsa Daoulas on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Thomaitsa was the mother of Nick Daoulas, Teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Crestmount Funeral Home (322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton) on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Panagia Dormition of Theotokos Church (233 East 15th Street, Hamilton). Interment to follow at Mount Hamilton Cemetery.

We regret to announce the death of Renata Jurcic on Sunday September 11, 2022. Renata was an Early Childhood Educator at St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at the L. G. Wallace Funeral Home (151 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton) on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Holy Cross Croatian Catholic Church (1883 King Street East, Hamilton) at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery (681 Mud Street East, Stoney Creek). If desired, a donation in her memory to support a school trust for her grandson Levi and future generations would be appreciated by the family. Donations will be accepted at the visitation.

We regret to announce the death of Mark Piccolotto on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Mark was a Tradesman at the Thomas Mahony Maintenance Building. He was the husband of Sandra Piccolotto, Elementary Teacher and father of Sarah Piccolotto, Teacher at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton - near James Street) on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Sienna (Our Lady of Lourdes site, 416 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton) on Friday September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. and cremation will follow.

We regret to announce the death of Teresa (Teresina) Giordano on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Teresa was the mother of Anna Sgobba, Assistant Custodian at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School and mother-in-law of Angelo Sgobba, Assistant Custodian also at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. Visitation will be held at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton) on Monday August 29, 2022 from 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street North, Hamilton) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington. Donations in Teresa’s memory to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of John Kovach on Sunday, August 21, 2022. John was the husband of Antonietta (Toni) Kovach, Superintendent of Education. Visitation is at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Monday August 29, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena Church – Our Lady of Lourdes Site (420 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

We regret to announce the death of Maria Elena Kapp de Gutte on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Argentina. Maria was the mother of Maria de los Angeles Gutte, Educational Assistant at St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements have already taken place in Argentina.

We regret to announce the death of Patrick McCowell on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Patrick was the father of Jacob McCowell, Teacher at St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School and Kelly McCowell, Occasional Teacher. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Markey-Dermody Funeral Home (1774 King Street East - at Kenilworth Avenue, Hamilton) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Markey-Dermody Funeral Home on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. In Patrick’s memory, the family kindly asks for you to perform an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness towards a friend in need.

We regret to announce the death of Alessandro Rastelli on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Alessandro was the father of Emilia Rastelli, Executive Assistant to the Director of Education and Ivania Cino, retired Supervisor of Plant Office and Budget. He was also the grandfather of Jessica Rastelli, Supply Teacher. Per Alessandro's request, a private family service has already taken place.

We regret to announce the death of Jean Simpson on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Jean was the mother of Marina Simpson, Secretary at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School, Vincent Simpson, Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School. She was also the mother-in-law to Sarah Simpson, Teacher at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School and Patti Wilson, retired Teacher. Jean was also a retired Secondary Clerk-typist. Visitation is at P.X. Dermody's Funeral Home (796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton) on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered Corpus Christi church on Friday July 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

We regret to announce the death of Stephen (Steve) Rayner on Friday, July 8, 2022. Steve was the father of Leanne Bier, Early Childhood Educator at St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School and he was also the husband of Carol Raynor, retired Educational Assistant. Funeral arrangements have already taken place. Donations, in Steve’s memory, to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Ljubica Racki on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Ljubica was the mother of Andreja Racki-Mahovlich, Department Head at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. Funeral arrangements have already taken place. Memorial Donations in Ljubica’s memory can be made to Holy Cross Croatian Church (1883 King Street East, Hamilton).

We regret to announce the death of Andreina Bilich on Monday, June 27, 2022. Andreina was the mother of Serena Bilich, French Teacher at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Tania Morales, Occasional Teacher. She was also the wife of Mario Bilich retired Secondary Teacher. A funeral mass will be offered on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street North, Hamilton). Donations in Andreina’s memory can be made to the Carmel of St. Joseph (1127 Carmel-Koch Road, R.R. 1, St. Agatha, ON, N0B 2L0) or online https://tinyurl.com/mry292bn

We regret to announce the death of Evan Hewitson on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Evan was the son of Scott Hewitson, Teacher at St Augustine school Catholic Elementary School. Evan was a student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. There are no funeral arrangements, but there will be a celebration of life in the future at a date and time to be determined later.

We regret to announce the death of Lorne Vincent Funnell on Friday, May 20, 2022. Lorne was the father of David Funnell, Teacher at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School and he was also a former Teacher and Principal with the Board. A private family service to celebrate and honour his life will be taking place in the near future, as per the request of the family. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to PLAN Canada, in Lorne’s memory would be sincerely appreciated: https://plancanada.ca/because-i-am-a-girl

We regret to announce the death of Diane Louise Knox on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Diane was the mother of David Knox, Educational Assistant at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and mother-in-law of Teresa Knox, Teacher at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School. At Diane’s request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place, details will be announced at a later date. If desired, donations in Diane’s memory to Halton Women’s Place https://haltonwomensplace.com/make-a-donat ...
would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Lorne Sheeler on Monday, May 9, 2022. Lorne was the father of Sarah Simpson, Teacher at St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary School, and father-in-law of Vince Simpson, Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School. He was also the husband of Maureen Sheeler, retired Teacher with our Board. Visitation is at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (63 Hwy #20 East, Stoney Creek) on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

We regret to announce the death of Michele Gennaccaro on Friday, April 29, 2022. Michele was the father of Josie Gennaccaro, Teacher at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School and Connie Ventura, Teacher at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton) on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street North, Hamilton) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Donations in Michele’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Nina Thompson on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Nina was the mother of Carol Jurcich, Educational Assistant at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Visitation will be held on Monday May 2, 2022 from 6:00–9:00 pm at Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, Dundas) and a Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery (1324 Concession 2 Road West, Copetown). Donations in Nina’s memory to the https://www.hbspca.com/donate/ would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Elia Castronovo on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Elia was the father of Joanne Leombruni, Teacher at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School, and father-in-law of Loreto Leombruni, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Visitation is at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Regina Mundi Catholic Church (631 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton) on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington.

We regret to announce the death of Sante Paolini on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Sante was the father of Pamela Minichini, Teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School and father-in-law of Linda Paolini, Secretary at Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 - East of Millen Road, Stoney Creek) on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Avenue North, Hamilton) on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Ray Reed on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Ray was the father of Ann Leon, Teacher at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, Sarah Dennison, Teacher at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School and father-in-law of Sean Dennison, Teacher at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. Ray was also a retired Teacher with the Board. Ray has donated his body to the Human Anatomy Program at the University of Guelph, so there will be no visitation or funeral. Family will honour his life in private.

We regret to announce the death of Jack Marrone on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Jack was the father of Andrea Davis, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Visitation is at Bay Gardens Funeral Home "(“William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be offered at 3:45 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis Xavier Parish (304 Highway 8, Stoney Creek) on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Entombment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Cemetery, Stoney Creek. Donations in Jack’s memory to The Alzheimer's Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death Mary Anne (Marusia) Stechey on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Mary Anne was the mother of Michael Stechey, Teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School and she was also a retired Teacher with the Board. Visitation will be held at Bay Gardens (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., with Panahyda at 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Holy Spirit Church (15 St. Olga Street, Hamilton) on Thursday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. Due to the recent increase in the new COVID variant cases, the family requests full mask coverage if you plan to attend the visitation and/or Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (cufoundation.ca) or to the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre in Mary’s memory to support the Hematology Unit (https://www.hamiltonhealth.ca/memorialgivi ... ). Mary's family also encourages anyone eligible and able to donate blood, platelets or plasma (blood.ca).

We regret to announce the death of Rose Rakoczy on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Rose was the mother of Jennifer DiDonato, Teacher at St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements and cremation have already taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Giovanni (John) Mamone on Sunday, April 3, 2022. John was the step-father of Joseph Curto, Project Lead for Special Education Services at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Visitation is at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton) on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street, Hamilton) on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington.