Obituary of Valterino Antonio Boscaro

BOSCARO, Valterino "Walter" Antonio -Passed away peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2010 in his 87th year. Dear husband to Delia, cherished father to Lori (Angelo) Mirabella and Oriana (David) Cecchi. Beloved Nonno to his grandchildren Tina Mirabella (Randy Conlon) and Mark (Christina) Mirabella and great grandchildren Ally and Michael Conlon, and Noelle, Cayla and Brayden Mirabella. Step grandfather to Matthew, Brianne, Jordan and Alivia Cecchi. Walter will be fondly remembered by his siblings Elsa, Fidelma, Lina, Ottorino, Gaetano and Luciana of Italy. Walter was a gentle man with a beautiful soul who had a love for children that was unparalleled and a passion for cycling and the outdoors. Although of proud Italian decent, he credited Canada with the multiple successes he achieved. He believed his great accomplishment in life was his family and they regard him as their ultimate hero. Walter was a dedicated, skilled pattern maker at General Motors for 30 years. The family wishes to thank the staff at Linhaven for their care and compassion. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, on Friday January 22, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with vigil prayers held at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Alfred's Church on Saturday January 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Kidney Foundation or to Holy Cross in support of their children of Haiti mission would be appreciated by the family.