Reno Basil Violin
January 14, 1934 – May 7, 2019
VIOLIN, Reno Basil
January 14, 1934 – May 7, 2019
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear Reno after a brief illness. Loving husband to Enrica (nee Pataracchia) for 62 years and cherished father to Paula (David Oakie), Victor (Elizabeth Knox), Nello (Margaret Molnar), Rena (Michael Marzilli), Roberta (Stephen Sager), and Emilio (Sheri Verboom). Loving and respected Nonno to his 18 grandchildren: Alicia (Adam Skube), Christopher, and Stephen Oakie; Georgia, Ella, Ruby, Isabel, and Eva Violin; Sofia, Basil, and Luca Violin; Raffaele Marzilli; Robert, Paul, and Marco Sager; and Emilia, Laila, and Gabriella Violin. Cherished Bisnonno of Nicolai Skube. In every way, Reno modelled the importance of maintaining a close family and living with faith and integrity.
Dear brother and brother-in-law to Gloria Violin, Loretta and Hugh Gordon, Robert Violin and Mary Moulden, Nicholas Zaffiro, Alfiero and Frances Pataracchia, and Josie Pataracchia. Predeceased by his parents, Emilio and Rita Violin; brother, John Violin; sister-in-law, Corinne Cumpson-Violin; parents-in-law, Nello and Ida Pataracchia; brother-in-law, Omero Pataracchia; sister-in-law, Rosanna Ranalli; sister-in-law, Nellida Zaffiro; and sister-in-law, Lena Pataracchia. Reno is held dear in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family in Hamilton, New York, and Italy. He will be missed by his loving friends and neighbours.
Born: January 14, 1934 Death: May 7, 2019
With Enrica by his side, being with family and friends was a cornerstone in Reno’s life. Together they welcomed family, lifelong friends, colleagues, and neighbours into their loving home and beautifully tended backyard. Their kitchen table, front porch, and patios were always open to visitors. These moments of «shooting the breeze,» wisdom, and hilarity will be sorely missed by anyone blessed with these experiences. Around any piano, table, or campfire, Reno would spark bouts of singing, laughter, comical antics, and political discourse. Time spent with Reno was always a memorable event.
Reno was a proud graduate of Cathedral Boys High School, McMaster University, and Osgoode Hall Law School. After his call to the bar in 1959, he practised general law in Hamilton for over 25 years. Reno was the Sheriff, Judicial District of Hamilton-Wentworth, from his appointment in 1986 until his retirement in 1997. He was a past member and leader of the Venetian Club and Italo-Canadian Recreation Club. A respected strategist in campaign backrooms, Reno worked with seasoned and aspiring political candidates for
all levels of government. For over 30 years, Reno dedicated his efforts to supporting C.Y.O. Camps Brebeuf and Marydale through its annual Celebrity Dinner, which he co-founded in 1986.
He was a devout parishioner at All Souls Church in his youth and later at St. Joseph Church.
Family and friends will be received at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East, Hamilton, on Monday, May 13, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vigil prayers will be offered on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 7 p.m. Please join the family at St. Joseph Church, 260 Herkimer Street, Hamilton on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. for the Funeral Mass. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Assistance Program, C.Y.O. Camps Brebeuf and Marydale, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
We are blessed for having Reno in our lives. Requiescat in pace.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Reno Basil Violin 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Hamilton, Province: Ontario