Giovanni Armenti (died 2021)
| Giovanni Armenti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930-06-25 Castelpetroso, Italy |
| Died | 2021-05-28 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | railway worker |
| Employer | CP Rail |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Giovanni Armenti (25 June 1930 – 28 May 2021 (aged 90)) was an Italian-born CP Rail employee and long-time Thunder Bay resident who was active in the St. Dominic's Senior Club.[1][2]
Life and family
Giovanni Armenti was born in Castelpetroso, Italy, to Giuseppe and Lucia Armenti. One of ten siblings, he immigrated to Canada in 1953. He married Filomena Vacca by proxy in 1956. After her arrival in Canada the following year, the couple lived in Molson, Lydiatt, and Beausejour, Manitoba, before settling in the Thunder Bay area.[1]
He was employed by CP Rail for 33 years, retiring in 1986. In his retirement, he was an active member of St. Dominic's Senior Club, where he played cards and bocce. He was also known for making wine, sausage, and tomato sauce, and for playing the accordion.[1]
He was survived by his wife Filomena, his children Josie Laudone (partner Frank Bisignano), Dora (husband Len), Tony (wife Charlene), and Maria Dessureault. He was also survived by his brother Michele and his wife Dora, sisters-in-law Josie Vacca and Maria Vacca, and brother-in-law Donato Varrasso. His surviving grandchildren included Christopher, Michelle, Jenilee, Derek, Matthew, Adam, and Curtis, along with seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Giuseppe and Lucia Armenti, in-laws Pasquale Vacca and Carmela Giacci, siblings Berardino (wife Dominica), Mario Armenti, Antonietta (husband Mario), and Ida (husband Ferdinando), and in-laws Benito Vacca, Adolf Vacca, and Italia Varrasso.[1]
He died at home on May 28, 2021. A private service was held on June 3, 2021, at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Mahoney officiating. Entombment took place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Care was provided by the palliative team including Caroline, Christine, and Aaron.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2021-06-01.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 28 May 2021.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Giovanni Armenti, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-06-01, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 1 June 2021, p. 9(B)