Obituary for
Vincent James Calzonetti
Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 101. Beloved husband of the late Elinore (nee McHarg). Devoted father to Mary Ann Calzonetti Norton and proud grandfather to Jonathan and Justin Norton. Sister of Yolanda Fleming (the late Francis). Predeceased by his parents Fiorindo and Lucia (nee Mucci); siblings Ida, Frank (Ida), Matthew (Ina), Ida (Joe), Matilda (Joe), Albert (Olga and Linda) and son-in law Dr. John Norton. Survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews in whom he took much pride.
Proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces. A career that spanned forty years as an executive with Zeller’s. Distinguished Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. Past President of the Spark’s Street Mall Association. Former Board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. Former Board Member of The Salvation Army and Former Grants Committee Chair, Founding Donor and Board Member of the Community Foundation of Ottawa.
A true gentleman known for his work ethic, humility and philanthropy. His compassion reaped respect and friendships. His strength, compassion, kindness, integrity and respect for others, impacted everyone he encountered. Our ‘Rock’, whose greatest joy was his family.
Friends are invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor) Ottawa, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 1940 Saunderson Drive, Ottawa, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the parish hall. In honour of Vince’s life, memorial donations to the Elinore and Vince Calzonetti Trust Fund for Children and Youth, c/o the Ottawa Community Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
1918 – 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Vincent James
Calzonetti..
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario