Obituary of Giovanni De Santis

DE SANTIS, Giovanni June 23, 1915 - September 16, 2010 Giovanni (John) was born in Ceprano, Frosinone, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1952. He passed away peacefully at the Hospice Residential Home. Reunited with his loving wife Anna (nee Simonelli, 2007). Loving father of Angela Vettese and husband Michael, Mary Bondy and husband Dennis, and Fran Lauzon and husband Ken. Adored Nonno of six grandchildren: Michael Bondy and wife Diane, Angela Crawford and husband Ryan, Maria Vettese, Laura Lauzon, John Vettese and Christopher Bondy. Proudest great-grandfather of Vincent Bondy and Cole Crawford. Predeceased by his brother Arduino and his sisters Susina Sera, Assunta Polselli and Maria Germani. Giovanni will also be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, family and friends in Canada, the United States, and Italy. He was a proud, dedicated employee of the City of Windsor, one of the earliest members of the Ciociaro Club of Windsor. Dad was an avid gardener and wine maker -- a love which he passed on to his children. Visitation at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (MAIN CHAPEL), 1700 Tecumeh Rd. E. on Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 6-9pm and on Monday, September 20, 2010 from 2-5 and 7-9 and Parish prayers 7:30 pm. Funeral service on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:15 am then to St, Angela Merici Church for a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Entombment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations made to the Hospice Residential Home would be appreciated by the family. A very special thank you to our caregivers from St. Elizabeth and to our dedicated live-in-caregiver Kitty Sung. With her help we were able to honour Dad's wishes to be in his home. Words alone cannot express our gratitude to the army of angels at the Hospice Residential Home who cared for Dad and our family in his last days. They ensured our entire family was lovingly cared for and able to support him in his final journey with love and dignity. As anexpression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hospice Residential Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com