Obituary of Giovanni Bianconi

BIANCONI, Giovanni Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 28th at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS in his 84th year. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 50 years, Pasqualina, his children who he adored, Teresa (Domenico) Cristofano, and Elizabeth (Frank) Fabiano, his grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Romina (Libero) Felice, Franco, Daniella, and Mark, and his first great-grandchild, Soraya. Survived by his brothers, Nello (Gina) Bianconi, Giulio (Clara) Bianconi, and his sisters, Rosa (the late Gino) Cardinali, Irma (the late Dario) Cardinali, and Vanda (Gerardo) Spurio. His brothers and sisters-in-law, Desma (Primo) Canzonetta, all of Italy, Benito (Giovanna) Marconi, Lilia (Giuseppe) Passero of St. Catharines. Predeceased by his parents, and his sister and brother-in-law Damia (Giulio) Pecci. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, both in Canada and Italy. Giovanni was a devoted member of St. Alfred's Parish, a founding member of Club Roma, St. Alfred's Church Card Club, and Reduci Combattenti. Giovanni's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street on Thursday, March 29th from 7-9pm and Friday, March 30th from 2-4 pm. and 7-9 pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Catholic Church on Saturday, March 31st at 9:30 am. Entombment to take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil Prayers for Giovanni will be recited at the funeral home on Friday at 3 pm. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Ti vogliamo tanto bene.