Venafro: Italo Luigi,
Peacefully at his home in Tottenham with his loving family by his side, on November 17, 2022. Italo Venafro at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of Assunta Venafro (nee: Fantauzzi). Loving father of the late Anna Pryzdial, Patti (Glen) Rapoport, and Alfredo (Pina) Venafro. Dearly loved grandfather of Matthew (Cathy), Sabrina (Alexis), Alycia (Matteo), Alex, Jesse (Melissa), Jordano, Samantha, Michael, and great grandfather of Emilia, Levi, Mariano, Emma, and Lilliana. Sadly missed by his sister Anna Forte (the late Americo), and predeceased by the late Pia Rea (Franco), and his sister in laws Anna Iafrati (Alfredo), Agnes Rea (the late Vito), and Antonietta Veglianti (the late Lorenzo). Forever in the hearts of his extended family and friends in Canada and Italy.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Monday November 21, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church Colgan on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 10:30am. Interment to follow in Queensville Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to Matthews House Hospice Alliston and Saint Elizabeth Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, ON, L0G1W0
Monday November 21, 2022
2pm - 4pm
Monday November 21, 20227pm - 9pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. James Church Colgan
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Colgan
Tuesday November 22, 202210:30am
Phil Bartolomucci says
Sending our condolences, Phil and Rita Bartolomucci
Susy Delutis says
Sending our condolences to the entire family for a great man. Rest in Peace Italo.
Susy and Tino Delutis
Vince and Sandra Vocella says
How sad and broken are our hearts that Italo has left us. We were friends for over 50 years and I valued his friendship and mentoring as a young man in real estate, then a married man and in my senior years. We have many, many wonderful memories made along the way, including Sue and Italo baptizing our twins. He was a man of great character and family values with many friends who will miss him dearly. Even though we did not see each other frequently of late, he was always in our hearts and when we did meet it was like no time had passed at all. Rest in peace my dear friend, your kind words and amazing smile with stay with us forever. To his beautiful family – you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Sansonetti Family says
Our deepest condolences Sansonetti Family.
Remo marrocco says
Remo marrocco sono rimasto scioccato dalla notizia della scomparsa del grande amico Italo dei bei tempi del isola del l’iri club Italo un grande sostenitore riposa in Pace
Rita Iafrate says
Ciao Zio, siamo rimasti profondamente rattristati dalla notizia della tua perdita.
Il tempo trascorso insieme, data la lontananza, non è stato molto, ma è bastato per capire che bella persona sei stata: sempre gentile, disponibile, mai arrabbiato.
Sapendo bene il grande amore che ti univa a Zia e ai tuoi cari, preghiamo Dio affinché dia loro la forza di superare questo momento.
Il tuo ricordo vivrà sempre nei nostri cuori.
Enio says
Assunta , Patti and Alfredo:
What an example of an incredible human being that Italo was ! Words cannot define his presence.
We’ve held Italo in the highest of esteem since our 1972 joint return to Toronto from Arpino and Isola del Liri.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Heaven has been fortified.
Enio Notarantonio
Giuseppe Renzi says
Condolences to Assunta, Patti, Glen, Alfredo, Pina, the grandchildren and great grandchildren. What can I say about my friend Italo. We met in the summer of 1969. He had a real estate office on St. Clair where my brother-in-law had a billiard. Italo used to come in for coffee. We met and became friends. Our friendship got better when I asked him to be my best man. That’s when I met his whole family. We became more than friends, we became family. He and Assunta baptized my daughter. We traveled on vacation many times. From going to Prince Edward Island with 7 people in a car to Mexico. We enjoyed picnics and even lived together. These last few weeks we spent time with him including going to his favourite breakfast place. To me he was like a brother and I will miss him. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Marco & Brenda Rea says
Our deepest Condolences to the entire family ,
May he Rest in Peace
Love Marco Brenda Rea & family
Elizabeth Ghiz Fay says
Suzie
Patti , Freddy and families .
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Italos passing .
I have so many fond memories of italo and his kindness , generosity and wit .
It was more then 40 years ago when I was only 20 that you welcomed me into your home and and place of work and you were my family away from home and I am so grateful .
May his memories bring you comfort as you carry him in your heart and may his memory be eternal
Please know I and thinking of you at this most difficult time .
Elizabeth Ghiz Fay
Sal Merenda says
I will always remember Italo with his gentle smile, his kind disposition, and his insightful worldly advice. Although not related, he and Suzy always treated me and my family as if we were close relatives (absent any drama). I am saddened that after our 50 plus year friendship I will not see Italo at the various family functions where he shared his commonsense views with me. Thank you, Italo. You were a very decent man that touched many people. My sincerest condolences to the Venafro family.
Sal Merenda
Cinzia & Nicola says
We are so sorry for your loss and share in your sadness. Italo was a great friend to my father (Pietro Parisi) and we are glad they got to see each other this summer. Our condolences to the whole family.
Gary says
Italo ,eri sempre così gentile e simpatico con me ,ed eri la mia prima insegnante della bella lingua italiano ..
Mi hai scritto i verbi “essere” e “avere “
Quando eravamo seduti al tavolo nella cucina..sei molto ,molto bravo e gentile.
Grazie mille hai avuto la pazienza dello santo.
Tina Trevisan says
Our deepest condolences our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Trevisan Family.
Matteo says
Ciao Nonno Italo sei stato un esempio di vita per me e per la giovane famiglia che io e Alycia abbiamo appena formato. Sei e sarai sempre nei nostri cuori e nelle nostre menti. Ricordo quando ti dicevo caro nonno e tu rispondevi noooo adesso non è più caro ma a buon prezzo. Ci vedremo di nuovo più in là ma non molto presto. Un bacione
Stephanie Frenati says
Our deepest condolences With love the Ciavoliello Family