Obituary of Aldo Dino Podda

PODDA, Aldo Dino- After a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed away on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Maria for 43 years. Cherished father of Lisa Podda and Sergio (Vita) Podda. Loving Nonno of Lorenzo, Matteo, and Giulia. Special brother of Elvira and Giulia of Italy. He is predeceased by his brothers Ricardo and Ottavio. Aldo will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, brothers in law and sisters in law. Aldo loved gardening and wine making. He had a strong passion for life and will always be remembered for his heroic spirit and his sense of humour. Mr. Podda is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL,585 Carlton Street, St Catharines. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Friday at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Alfred's Church on Saturday at 9:30a.m. Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations to Juravinski Cancer Center would be appreciated by the family.