Bruno Battistella
| Bruno Battistella | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933-08-15 Meduna di Livenza, Italy |
| Died | 2019-06-18 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Years in Thunder Bay | by 2019 |
| Occupation | construction worker |
| Employer | Tony Pigat (Shore Bay Estates) |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Bruno Battistella (15 August 1933 – 18 June 2019 (aged 85)) was an Italian-born construction worker and active member of the Italian community in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Funeral-home obituary
Born on 15 August 1933 in Meduna di Livenza, Italy, Battistella died on 18 June 2019.[3]
Spouse or partner named in the notice: Gina (married 11 February 1961).[3]
Children named in the notice: Graziella Potvin (spouse: Albert Potvin) and Marisa Battistella (spouse: Mike).[3]
Other relatives and friends named in the notice include grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, Andrew, Jason and Matthew; grandchild spouses Samantha and Leanna; great-grandchildren Addilyn, Nolan and Morgynn.[3]
Service information in the notice: Funeral Mass at St. Dominic’s Church (130 Redwood Avenue West, Thunder Bay) on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00 am, celebrated by Rev. Mike Mahoney. Visitation for family and friends held at the church one hour prior to the service. Annual dedication service at Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove on Sunday, June 14, 2020.[3]
Life and family
Born in Meduna di Livenza, Italy, he moved to Canada in 1957. He returned to Italy to marry Gina in 1961 before the couple settled in Thunder Bay to raise their family.[1]
He spent his career in the construction industry, working for Tony Pigat (Shore Bay Estates) and later for Mario Michieli (Lormar Construction). He remained active in the workforce until the age of 78.[1]
He was a member of several community organizations, including the Principe di Piemonte, Trevisani nel Mondo, and the St. Dominic's Church Seniors Club. He enjoyed gardening, playing bocce at the DaVinci Centre, and singing with the Alpini Choir.[1]
He died at home on June 18, 2019. He was survived by his wife Gina, his daughters Graziella and Marisa Battistella, and their respective partners Albert Potvin and Mike. His family also included grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, Andrew, Jason, and Matthew, as well as great-grandchildren Addilyn, Nolan, and Morgynn. He was also remembered by Samantha and Leanna. A funeral mass was held at St. Dominic's Church, officiated by Rev. Mike Mahoney, with arrangements handled by Blake Funeral Chapel.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Bruno Battistella, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2019-06-20, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 20 June 2019, p. 812
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Blake Funeral Chapel obituary notice for Bruno Battistella, June 18th, 2019. Archived page on datum.locker; page screenshot; original page.