Emanuele Gerardo « Gerry » Liotti
1929-2021
Peacefully surrounded
by the love of his daughters on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, Emanuele,
in his 93rd year, was called by his Lord to
eternal life. Predeceased by his wife of 59 years Nina (née
Marra) (2013).
Born in
Volturara Irpina, Italy in 1929, son of the late Pasquale and Rosa
(Ingenio). He immigrated to Canada in 1956 and was proud to have been
known as a true artisan of his craft having contributed to building
his community as a London contractor for three decades. He loved to be
outdoors; hunting, fishing or just taking in the beauty of nature and
was a musician, playing the clarinet for many years. He was nick-named
« Mr. Frank Sinatra », with his piercing blue eyes, classy
demeanour, dapper attire and smooth moves on the dance floor, forever
a gentleman.
Cherished
« Papà » to Elenor (Angelo) Di Lullo, Rosemary
Naraine (late Geary) and Linda Liotti (Glenn Dobie). « Nonno »
to Michael Di Lullo (Trista), Nadia (Kyle) Simpson, Stefanie (Kyle)
Welsh, Alyssia, Briana and Victoria Naraine and special « Big
Nonno » to Colton, Braedan, Nolan, Nina and Elyse. He is survived
by his sister Esterina Marra (late husband Angelo), best hunting buddy
and brother-in-law Salvatore Pennetti (late wife Immacolata) and many
nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by siblings Elenora Liotti,
Ida Petretta (late husband Olindo), Luigi Liotti (Rosa),
Elvira Lomazzo (late husband Gerardo) and Ermelinda Meo (late husband
Antonio).
Heartfelt thanks to his
« bella » Alina and the 4th floor staff
at Earl’s Court Village who cared for him so lovingly. He
was blessed to have had exceptional and compassionate care by Dr.
Susan McNair, his attending physician. Also, a very special thanks to
Flavia and Nina who always managed to put a smile on his
face.
Sincere thanks to the
LHSC- University Hospital 4th floor Internal
Medicine Team 2 staff and the Palliative Care Team lead by Dr.
Harris-Schultz, for their care in his final days.
Private visitation will
be held.
Funeral Mass will be
conducted at St. Mary’s Parish, 345 Lyle
Street, London, Ontario on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 10:00
a.m.
If you wish to attend the
Funeral Mass for Gerry, please call the Logan Funeral Home (519)
433-6181 or email loganfuneralhome@execulink.com and reference
« Liotti » in the subject line. Include your name and phone
number for all members of your group.
*NOTE*: As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of
Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted and masks are
mandatory.
Those who wish may watch the
service via live stream online at the time of the ceremony by going to
www.stmarylondon.ca
Private family entombment to
follow in Holy Family Mausoleum (St. Peter’s Cemetery), London,
Ontario.
In lieu of flowers the
family would ask that donations be made to the
London-Middle Alzheimer Society or the Ontario
Wildlife Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted
to Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas Street,
London, Ontario (519-433-6181).
Online condolences can
be expressed at www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted, by the Logan Funeral Home,
as a living memorial to Emanuele Gerardo
« Gerry » Liotti.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Emanuele Gerardo Gerry Liotti 19292021..
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