Obituary for
Raffaele Papaianni
PAPAIANNI, Raffaele
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father, nonno and bisnonno, Raffaele Papaianni on September 29, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Raffaele was born in Perito, Cosenza, Italy on March 10, 1925.
Raffaele is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lidia; one daughter, Angela (Carmen) Fortino of Hamilton; two sons, Alfonso (Rosetta) Papaianni and Antonio (Nella) Papaianni; adoring grandchildren, Ann Marie Fortino, Raffaele (Katherine) Papaianni, Jennifer (Andrew) Lavado, Anthony Papaianni (Jenna Gagliardi) and Jonathan Papaianni; great-grandson, Alfonso Raffaele Papaianni; brother, Mario Papaianni (Wanda); sister, Lisa Spadafora; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Alfonso and Angelina; sister, Rita (Natale) Marrazzo; and brother-in-law, Antonio Spadafora.
Raffaele was a soft spoken, gentle man, with an infectious smile. He loved to be surrounded by family and friends and could often be found working in his garden, playing bocce or enjoying an Oilers or Eskimos game. Raffaele’s love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories and we find comfort in knowing our lives have been blessed by having shared his love. We will dearly miss him.
Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Ranieri for his exceptional care and compassion.
Prayer Service Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 – 110 Avenue, Edmonton.
Funeral Mass Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church with entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2 or Muscular Dystrophy Canada, #200 Belmead Professional Centre, 8944 – 182 Street, Edmonton, AB T5T 2E3.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Raffaele
Papaianni..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta