Obituary of Vincenzo Paolo Mazzuocco

Mazzuocco, Vincenzo Paolo (Paul) Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Hotel Dieu Shaver on September 20, 2011, in his 83rd year after a brief battle with kidney disease. Beloved husband of the late Maria Pasquala. Loving father of Maina, Gino (Maria), and Leno (Jeannie). Cherished Nono of Paul, Mellina, Stefanie, Michael, Gina, Victor, Marissa and two great grandchildren Dante and Bianca.Survived by his sister in law Angelina. Predeceased by his daughter Tina (Mary) and brother Giuseppe (Joe). Paul is survived by his younger brother Tony (Lucia) in Italy and nephews and nieces Tina (John), Adam and Alia, Martha (Lawrence), Daniel and Jeramiah, Angelo and Savino also many nephews and nieces in Long Island N.Y. and Italy. Paul was in business in Thorold for many years as owner of Thorold Supermarket. In later years he designed and built a laundromat at his Lake Street property which he formerly operated as Paul's Food Market in the late 50'sand 60's. He had an entrepreneurial sharing spirit and was always ready to lend a hand with many of his self taught skills. He had a passion for making wine, prosciutto, cheese, sausage and growing his famous mushrooms. He loved spending time in his gardens which brought him much pleasure. His greatest simple pleasure was sharing a good meal with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Many thanks to all of those that assisted Paul over the past few years, especially Gord and Mike. We would like to extend a special thanks to the Hotel Dieu Shaver where Paul received exceptional care in a compassionate environment with a notable level of commitment. Paul is resting at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton St, St. Catharines. The family will receive friends on Thursday Sept 22, from 7-9 p.m., Friday Sept 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday Sept 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with interment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy made to the Charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.