We regret to announce the death of Rita Ann Calcagni on Sunday September 12, 2021. Rita Ann was the mother of Mark Calcagni, Teacher at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School and Danielle Calcagni, Teacher at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements will take place at Bay Gardens Funeral Home http://baygardens.permavita.com/site/RitaA ... (947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton) on Sunday September 19, 2021 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church (416 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton) on Monday September 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Donations in Rita Ann’s memory to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Claire Marie Comeau on Monday, August 2, 2021. Claire was the mother of Linda Benish, Educational Assistant at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements have taken place. Memorial donations to Creek View Memory Care at Grandview Lodge, Dunnville will be gratefully appreciated by the family. Online tributes and condolences may be made at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obit ...

We regret to announce the death of Ann Boznar on Thursday August 26, 2021. Ann was the mother of Monika Maric, Special Education Consultant at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Ann was also a retired Special Education Resource Teacher. Visitation is at Smith’s Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 - east of Millen Road, Stoney Creek) on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 3:00–7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church (125 Centennial Pkwy North, Hamilton) on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (580 Old York Rd, Burlington). In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation and Funeral Mass on Ann's tribute page at http://www.smithsfh.com/ or by calling the Funeral Home (between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 905-664-4222. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Gregory the Great Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Mario D’Alessandro on Monday, August 23, 2021. Mario was a Teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Visitation is at Bocchinfuso Funeral Home (2 Regent Street, Thorold) on Thursday August 26, 2021, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street at Barton Street, Hamilton) on Friday August 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Please consult the funeral home website at www.bocchinfusofh.com for COVID restrictions. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, Juravinski Cancer Center (Hamilton) or the Stratford Festival would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Stella Hunting on Monday, August 16, 2021. Stella was the mother of Jessica Dyment, Teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Stella was also a retired Teacher. In keeping with Stella’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held with close family and friends. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Good Shepherd Centres at https://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/donate/ or Food4Kids Hamilton at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/18537/ ... .

We regret to announce the death of Don Mahinda Athulathmudali on Friday, August 13th, 2021. Don was the husband of Yolande Athulathmudali, retired Assistant to the Principal with the Board. He was the father of Rukshi Athulathmudali, Principal at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School and Inoka Athulathmudali, Educational Assistant with the Board. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family service has already been held in Sri Lanka where he passed away. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

We regret to announce the death of Paul Dass on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Paul was the father of Charles Dass, Spare Building Environmental Systems Operator (BESO)/Custodian. Funeral arrangements will take place at the Welland Funeral Home (827 East Main Street, Welland) with visitation on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. and funeral on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

We regret to announce the death of Gustaw “Gus” Wojtowicz on August 7, 2021. Gus was the father of Kristy Taylor, Assistant to the Principal at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School. Due to Covid-19, all visitations and funerals are restricted to a specified number of attendees. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering, as well as provide name and telephone number to funeral home staff. Visitation at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, (1774 King Street East at Kenilworth, Hamilton) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 7:30 pm. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Polish Church (8 Saint Ann Street, Hamilton) on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

We regret to announce the death of Gaspare “Gus” Vasapolli on August 5, 2021. Gus was the father of John Vasapolli, Teacher at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School and he was also a retired Custodian. Visitation will be held at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton) on Sunday from 6:00–9:00 p.m. and Monday, August 9 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 pm. Guests are required to wear a mask and socially distance. Due to capacity restrictions, you may have to wait to enter the visitation suite. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick’s Church (440 King Street East, Hamilton) on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hamilton Health Sciences would be kindly appreciated.

We regret to announce the death of Fred Susi on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Fred was the husband of Teresa Susi, Assistant Custodian Trainer with the Board. He was the father of Mark Susi, Teacher at Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Carol Giovannangeli, Teacher-Librarian at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and the father-in-law of Trisha Susi, Teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Fred was also a retired Elementary Principal, Teacher, OECTA Hamilton-Wentworth Unit President and LIUNA Local 837 Business Agent. Due to Covid restrictions, visitations are private by appointment only to a limited number of invited guests on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Bay Gardens Funeral Home. A private Funeral Mass will be held by invitation only on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 am. A live-stream of the mass will be available to the public on the funeral home website at www.baygardens.ca. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. https://baygardens.permavita.com/site/Fern ...

We regret to announce the death of Sean Michael Gillen on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Sean was the brother of Kelly Gillen, Educational Assistant, brother-in-law of Lorene Gillen, Educational Assistant at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School and son of Mary Gillen, retired Elementary Principal. Due to Covid restrictions a private family funeral service has taken place. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date once the restrictions have been lifted. Notes of sympathy and condolence may be left at https://donaldvbrown.ca/tribute/details/73 ...

We regret to announce the death of Doreen Ann Nordoff on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Doreen was the mother of Wendy Kaczmarek, Educational Assistant at St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School. Cremation has taken place and due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial will be planned for a later date. Please check the Crestmount Funeral Home Fennell Chapel website periodically for the Memorial Service details at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries ... . In Lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinson’s Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of William Allan Ireland on Monday, June 14, 2021. William was the father of Mary Anne Kondo, Designated Early Childhood Educator at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School. He was also the grandfather of Kailee Kondo, Teacher at the Virtual School. At William’s request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. Interment will be at Knox United Church Cemetery, Kearney Ontario. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Dempster Chapel in Burk's Falls, Ontario. Online condolences may be made at www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com

We regret to announce the death of Evelina Grilli on Friday, June 4, 2021. Evelina was the mother of Maria Noce, French Teacher at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School. She was also the mother of Vera Bifano, retired Teacher, mother-in-law of Gino Bifano, retired Teacher and the grandmother of Anna Barbieri, Elementary Teacher, Christina Mielko, Elementary Teacher, Laura Volpato Elementary Teacher and David Grilli, Secondary Teacher. Visitation is at Smith’s Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 - East of Millen Road, Stoney Creek (905-664-4222) on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. A private funeral Mass will be celebrated, but will be livestreamed for the public on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church’s Youtube channel. Private Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend the Funeral Home at one time. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation on Evelina's tribute page at www.smithsfh.com or by calling the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Alzheimer Society or St. Joseph’s Hamilton Health Care Foundation Palliative Care Unit would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Mario Anthony Borrelli on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Mario was the husband of Annie Borrelli, Teacher at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School and father of Lauren Borrelli, Occasional Teacher currently at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Smith’s Funeral Home (454 Highway #8, Stoney Creek). In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. followed by private interment at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery in Stoney Creek. Funeral Prayers may be viewed via livestream. A link will be available on the Funeral Home's website: https://www.smithsfh.com/memorials/mario-b ... In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Juravinski or St. Joseph's Hospital would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Gaetano Pucciarelli on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Gaetano was the father of Maria D’Angelo, teacher at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School and father-inlaw of Daniel D’Angelo, Educational Assistant at St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School. To honour Gaetano's final wishes, a visitation will not occur. Due to the current pandemic, a Private Service will be held at Smith's Funeral Home in Stoney Creek on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

We regret to announce the death of Fernand Gaudet on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Fernand was the father of Karen Dendekker, Educational Assistant at St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, on Friday May 21, 2021 at 12:30 pm. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the PSP Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Michele Filice on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Michele was the father of Angela DeSimone, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Human Resources and Marcello Filice, Assistant Custodian. Visitation will be held at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Avenue East on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Vigil prayers to be said at 7:30 pm. Due to current COVID-19 regulations masks are mandatory and guests must RSVP by calling 905-387-2111. Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:00 am by clicking the link provided: https://funeraweb/tv/en/diffusions/29869.

We regret to announce the death of Marijan Antolic on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Marijan was the father of Christopher Antolic, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and father-in-law of Rebecca Newberry, Teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Due to COVID-19, all events are restricted to a specified number of attendees. Please RSVP in advance for visitation by logging on to https://signup.com/go/pMJBzNd or calling Markey-Dermody Funeral Home at 905-547-1121. Visitors are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing. Visitation is at the Markey-Dermody Funeral Home (1774 King Street East - at Kenilworth, Hamilton) on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. A Private Funeral Mass will be available to view on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by logging on to Holy Cross Croatian RC Church Facebook page, facebook.com/holycrosscroatian. Interment is at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery (681 Mud St E, Stoney Creek). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Brantford ARTC (artc.ca) or to PSP Canada (pspsocietycanada.ca) would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Clementina Filice on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Clementina was the mother of Rosanna Filice, Teacher at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, Fiorella Filice-Bazzo and Ivana Filice, both Teachers at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. Due to Covid restrictions, private services are reserved for immediate family at Friscolanti Funeral Home (43 Barton Street East, Hamilton). The prayer service will be livestreamed on Friscolanti’s website: https://www.friscolanti.com/obituary/cleme ... on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Ignac Gojsic on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Ignac was the father of Nancy Gojsic, SmartFind System/Teacher Allocator in the Human Resources Department. Due to COVID-19, all events are restricted to a specified number of attendees. Visitation is at the Markey-Dermody Funeral Home (1774 King Street East at Kenilworth, Hamilton). Please RSVP in advance for visitation by calling at 905-547-1121. Visitors are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing. Visitation will take place on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be available for viewing on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. by logging on to Holy Cross Croatian RC Church Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/holycrosscroatian. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with a livestream available on the funeral home service page: http://www.markeydermody.com/ In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Croatian RC Church or the Croatian Sports & Community Centre.

We regret to announce the death of Rick Wade on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Rick was the father of Christina Petruccelli, Special Education Resource Teacher at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School and Andrea Wade Joseph, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Rick was also a retired Teacher for the Board. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hamilton. A Celebration of Life will be planned once COVID restrictions are lifted.

We regret to announce the death of on Monday, April 19, 2021. Judith was the mother of Natasha Shea-Metcalfe, Teacher at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School. Due to COVID restrictions, burial services will take place in Newfoundland at a later date.

We regret to announce the death of Gilles Luc Mongrain on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Gilles was the father of Natalie Waterston, Early Childhood Educator at St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Avenue (between Mohawk and Fennell) on Sunday April 18, 2021 from 12-3 and 6-9 pm. Due to current COVID-19 regulations masks are mandatory and guests must RSVP by calling 905-388-4141. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday privately for the family at St. Eugene's Catholic Church.
In memory of Gilles, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Ezio Carniti on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 and Nella Carniti on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Ezio and Nella were the parents of Cinzia Carniti, Teacher at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary Teachers. Funeral arrangements for Ezio have already taken place. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, a Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Nella at St. Francis Xavier Church (Stoney Creek) on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be available for the public to view via the church’s YouTube Channel by accessing: "St. Francis Xavier Stoney Creek". Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Alzheimer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Alfredo Capretta on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Alfredo was the father of Lora Merritt, Teacher at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School. Due to Covid restrictions, visitations are by appointment only with a limited number of guests permitted. Please register on the Bay Gardens Funeral Home website www.baygardens.ca on the Visitation Registration Link. A private Funeral Mass will be held by invitation only and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Canadian Diabetes Association will be greatly appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Giacomo (Jimmy) Chiota on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Jimmy was the husband of Giovanna Chiota, Custodian at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Church (165 Prospect Street North, Hamilton) on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions, there is a limitation on the amount of people attending the Funeral Mass. Please RSVP by clicking on this link for the Funeral Mass:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS ... . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, or St. Anthony’s Church would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Margaret Farrugia on Thursday April 1, 2019. Margaret was the mother of Mike Butler, Custodian at St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, mother-in-law of Colleen Butler, Accounts clerk and grandmother of Trevor Butler, Custodian at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service is to be held.

We regret to announce the death of Bernard Coyle on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Bernard was the father of Paul Coyle, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and Alison Coyle, Elementary Teacher (1st Vice-President, O.E.C.T.A. Hamilton-Wentworth Unit). Due to current COVID restrictions, a private celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Food4kids Hamilton would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Francis (Frank) Duffy on Monday, March 29, 2021. Frank was the father of Kelly Duffy-Kariam, Social Worker, Kevin Duffy, Teacher at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School and Cathy McSweeney, retired Teacher. Due to COVID restrictions, the family will be having a private celebration for Frank’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School (stla.hwcdsb.ca) or to the Catholic Youth Organization (cyo.on.ca). Online condolences can be sent to https://www.dermodys.com/memorials/Francis ...

We regret to announce the death of Rosa Consoli on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Rosa was the mother of Pasquale (Pat) Consoli, Educational Assistant at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements have already taken place.

We regret to announce the death of Justine De Tullio on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Justine was the mother of Linda Battilana, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and Adrian De Tullio, Principal at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School. She was also the mother-in-law of Michelle De Tullio, Teacher at St Paul Catholic Elementary School. Funeral arrangements have taken place.

We regret to announce the death of Walter Kazimierz Lopata on Monday, March 15, 2021. Walter was the father of Jodie Lopata, Building Environmental Systems Operator (BESO) at Cathedral High School. Visitation will take place at Marlatt Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (615 Main Street East, Hamilton) on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Due to current COVID restrictions, visitation will be by appointment only, please call the funeral home at 905-528-6303 to schedule a time. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering, as well as provide name and telephone number to funeral home staff. Please follow the directions of the funeral home staff upon arrival. A private family service to take place on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Patrick Church, Hamilton. Please visit www.stpatrickshamilton.ca to live stream the service.

We regret to announce the death of Anna DeSimone on Monday, March 1, 2021. Anna was the mother of Frank DeSimone, Day Custodian at Canadian Martyrs’ Catholic Elementary School and Teresa Pellegrino, Attendance Secretary at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School. She was also the mother-in-law of Angela DeSimone, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Human Resources and grandmother of Daniel Filice and Nicholas Pellegrino, Occasional Teachers. Anna was also a retired Assistant Custodian. Visitation is at Smith’s Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 – east of Millen Road, Stoney Creek) on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church (304 Highway #8, Stoney Creek) on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Private internment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington. According to Provincial regulations due to COVID-19, there is a limit to the number of people who may attend the Funeral Home and Church at one time. Please RSVP on Anna’s tribute page https://www.smithsfh.com/obituary-listing or call the funeral home (905 664-4222) to reserve a time for visitation and funeral. A live stream of the funeral Mass will also be available on the St. Francis Xavier Parish You-tube Channel.

We regret to announce the death of Frank (Francis Daniel) McCarvell on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Frank was the father of Paula Fabris, Teacher at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School and father-in-law of Deris Fabris, Central Resource Teacher at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. He was also the husband of Rhoda McCarvell, retired Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Education. Due to current COVID restrictions, a private family visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Bay Gardens Funeral Home and a funeral will take place on Thursday March 4, 2021.

We regret to announce the death of Marie Claybourne on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Marie was the mother of Connie Claybourne-Lake, Teacher at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School. Funeral services have already taken place on Thursday February 25, 2021.

We regret to announce the death of Charlie Morreale on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Charlie was the brother of Rosa Scanga, Assistant Custodian at St. Charles Main. Funeral arrangements have already taken place.

We regret to announce the death of Lidia Papaianni on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Edmonton, Alberta. Lidia was the mother of Angela Fortino, Secretary at St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School. She was also the grandmother of Ann Marie Fortino, Guidance Secretary at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School and Jennifer Fortino, Social Worker at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School. Funeral arrangements are taking place in Edmonton and a Memorial Mass will take place in Hamilton at a later date.

We regret to announce the death of Donato Tortis on Friday, February 12, 2021. Donato was the father of Vince Tortis, Vice-Principal at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School, father-in-law of Patricia Valeri Tortis, Teacher at Cathedral High School. Due to the current COVID restrictions, a private family funeral and entombment will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret Mary Parish, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation or St. Peter's Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Brian Sinkins, on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Brian was the father of Melanie Burnip, Speech Language Pathologist at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private service is being planned in Ontario, in the near future.

We regret to announce the death of Doris Mary Goodwin on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Doris was the mother of Karen Moyer, Principal – Elementary Virtual School, Patricia Amos - former Director of Education and Robert Goodwin - former Principal of Continuing Education. She was also the mother-in-law of Angela Goodwin - Instructor at St. Charles Continuing Education and grandmother of Brenna Goodwin, Guidance Secretary at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private visitation will be held and a funeral mass will take place at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Thomas Thiel on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Thomas was the father of Deborah Thiel, Educational Assistant at St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Elementary School. Due to current COVID restrictions, private funeral arrangements will take place in London, Ontario.

We regret to announce the death of Elia Aref on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Elia was the mother of Joseph Aref, Teacher at Wilma’s Place Alternative Education Program and Philip Aref, Teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School. She was also the mother-in-law of Danila Aref, Central Resource Teacher at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Due to current COVID restrictions, private funeral arrangements will take place.

We regret to announce the death of Jo Ann Devlin on Friday, December 18, 2020. Jo Anne was an Educational Assistant at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Due to COVID restrictions, private funeral arrangements have already taken place over the past weekend. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Best Buddies Canada (Bestbuddies.ca).

We regret to announce the death of Aldo Lancia on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Aldo was the father of Maria Lancia, Special Education Resource Teacher at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School. Due to the current pandemic, a private Funeral Mass and Entombment will be held.

We regret to announce the death of Paul Hansen on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Paul was the brother of David Hansen, Director of Education. A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday December 17, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., at Annunciation of Our Lord Parish (280 Limeridge Road W, Hamilton). A private cremation will follow. Due to current COVID regulations, registering for the Funeral Mass is mandatory and all guests must wear a mask.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to Rygiel Supports for Community Living would be appreciated by Paul’s family.

We regret to announce the death of Nicola Noce on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Nicola was the father of Nancy Russo, Principal at St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School. He was also the father-in-law of Maria Noce, Teacher at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Smith's Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 - east of Millen Road, Stoney Creek) on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with vigil prayers at 3:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be Celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church (304 Highway #8, Stoney Creek) on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Private entombment will take place at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Guests are encouraged to please RSVP on Nicola's tribute page, or by calling the funeral home (905-664-4222) for both the visitation and funeral mass. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask and are to remain in their cars until their allotted time. In memory of Nicola, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Assistance Program.

We regret to announce the death of Tomassa Lina (Tomassina) Giancarlo on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Tomassina was the mother of Maria Giro, Teacher at St. Marguerite D’Youville Catholic Elementary School. Visitation is at Smith's Funeral Home (454 Highway #8 - east of Millen Road, Stoney Creek) on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Due to the current pandemic, a private Funeral Mass and Entombment will be held. If desired, memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or St. Joseph's Hospital would be sincerely appreciated by the family. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend the Funeral Home at one time. Please RSVP on Tomassina's tribute page, or by calling the funeral home at 905-664-4222. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask and are to remain in their cars until their allotted time.

We regret to announce the death of Francis (Frank) O'Meara on Friday December 4, 2020. Frank was the father of John O'Meara, Manager of Maintenance and Renewal Services. He was also father-in-law to Carolyn O'Meara, Continuing Education/Benefits & Pension Officer, Michel Derikx, French at the Virtual School and grandfather of Sarah Hastings, Secretary at St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School. Due to the on-going pandemic, there will be no visitation and a limited funeral service will be held this week. Sometime next year, the family will intern Frank and his wife Elma at a private family service. Donations in Frank’s memory to his favourite charity, The Good Shepherd Centres, would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Jermaine Anthony Junior Chase on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Jermaine was the son of Ermine Radcliffe, Assistant Custodian at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be held at Cresmount Funeral Home (322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton) on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. Private Funeral Service and Interment will take place. In accordance with the regulations of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario due to COVID-19, all events are restricted to a specified number of attendees. Please RSVP in advance by calling 905-387-2111. All visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles until their allotted time period. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing. For those interested in making a donation in Jermaine’s memory, a Go Fund Me page has been set up: Go Fund Me Link for Jermaine Anthony Junior Chase

We regret to announce the death of Barbara Ferracuti on Monday, November 16, 2020. Barbara was the mother of Joseph Ferracuti, Special Education Resource Teacher at the Virtual School and mother-in-law of Darlene Ferracuti, Educational Assistant at St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School. She was also the grandmother of Christian Ferracuti, Long-term Occasional Teacher at St. Marguerite D'Youville Catholic Elementary School. Due to COVID 19, private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Margaret’s Place Hospice at St. Joseph’s Villa, would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Cesina Ciapanna on Friday, November 13, 2020. Cesina Ciapanna was the mother of Corrado Ciapanna - Superintendent of Education and Lorenzo Ciapanna - Retired Secondary Teacher. She was also the mother-in-law of Nadia Ciapanna - Principal at St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School and the late Josie Ciapanna - Retired Secondary Teacher. She was also the grandmother of Philip Ciapanna - Teacher at St. Ann School Catholic Elementary (Hamilton), Christopher Ciapanna - Teacher at St. David Catholic Elementary School, and Kathy Ciapanna - Special Education Resource Teacher at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. In view of Covid – 19, social distancing practices, wearing of a mask, public health restrictions will be in place at both the funeral chapel and church. Visitation will be held at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East - near James Street, Hamilton), on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 4:00 - 8 p.m. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene Roman Catholic Church (232 Queenston Road - at Parkdale Avenue, Hamilton) on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. A private family entombment to follow at Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Eugene Church or a charity of your choice.

We regret to announce the death of Vincenzo Delibato on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Vincenzo was the father of Mary DiGiacinto, Teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School. He was also the grandfather of Amanda Monaco – Teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School and Dean Irvine, Occasional Teacher. A private immediate family only funeral has already taken place. A Celebration of Vincenzo's Life, will take place at a future date.

We regret to announce the death of Dorentina Maria Mason on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Dorentina was the mother of Mirella Mason-Tehrani, Teacher at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School and Elisa Adili, Teacher at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. Due to capacity restrictions you may be required to wait. Wearing of a mask and capacity restrictions are also in effect at the church and cemetery. Visitation at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton. St. E. - near James) on Friday, November 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at All Souls Church on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. A private entombment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton (stjoesfoundation.ca ) or charity of your choice.

We regret to announce the death of Maria Pilot on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Maria was the mother of Claire Wolfe, Clerk in the Purchasing Department and Roberto Pilot, Custodian at St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School. Visitation will be at Smith's Funeral Home, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) Stoney Creek on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene's Roman Catholic Church (corner of Parkdale and Queenston Road in Hamilton) on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Private Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. If desired, memorial contributions to St. Eugene's Roman Catholic Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of people who may attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass. Please RSVP in advance on Maria's tribute page at www.smithsfh.com or by calling the funeral home (905-664-4222). All visitors are kindly asked to follow Covid-19 restrictions and practice social distancing.

We regret to announce the death of Robert (Rob) DeLuca on Monday October 19, 2020. Rob was the brother of Joanne Marini, Educational Assistant at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School. In accordance with the regulations of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario due to COVID-19, all visitations, funerals and interments are restricted to a specified number of attendees. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering, as well as provide name and telephone number to funeral home staff. Please follow the directions of funeral home staff upon arrival. Visitation will take place at the Markey-Dermody Funeral Home (1774 King Street East at Kenilworth, Hamilton) on Saturday, October 24, 2020 and Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. with Vigil Prayers on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene's Catholic Church (232 Queenston Road at Parkdale Avenue, Hamilton) on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Memorial donations to the Respirology Clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital or the Juravinski Hospital Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to announce the death of Carmelo Messina on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Carmelo was the father of Peter Messina, Principal at Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Teresa Mattina, Clerk-Typist at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School. Visitation will be held at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel (43 Barton Street East at James Street, Hamilton) on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Due to capacity restrictions, guests may be required to wait. Funeral Mass will be held at All Souls Church (21 Barton Street West, Hamilton) on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Internment at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Stoney Creek. Guests will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing at funeral home, church, and cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hamilton Health Sciences (Cardiac Care Unit) and or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.