Obituary
GRIMOLIZZI, Lorenzo – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear uncle Lorenzo, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Sunday December 18, 2022 at the age of 96. Born in Barile, Italy in the Region of Basilicata on December 16, 1926, Lorenzo was predeceased by his mother Antonietta (nee Spera), father Francesco, sister Maria and brothers Angelo and Salvatore. He is survived by his dear wife Giuseppina (nee Barbaro) and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
Lorenzo arrived in Canada in 1951 and his wife Giuseppina joined him in Niagara Falls in 1953. His first job was working for his cousin Frank Grimo making concrete blocks by hand at the original work yard on the corner of Ferry Street and Gladstone Avenue. He was most known for his painting skills starting with the Giura Brothers and later with CNR for more than 20 years. In the late 1960’s his adventurous spirit took him and his wife to work in Melbourne, Australia and San Diego, California. Lorenzo enjoyed home repairs, making his own wine and cheese, growing fruits and vegetables in his home garden and the company of friends and family. Always available to offer advice and assistance, he would ease your concerns with funny stories and his deep, hearty laughter. He will be missed by all who had the fortune to know him. The family would like to thank Dr. David Rosa, nurses, PSWs and the Palliative Care nurses at the Greater Niagara General Hospital for their great care and support. Friends are invited to join the family at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, visiting Wednesday December 21, 2022 from 10 am to 12 pm. A Funeral Service in celebration of his life will be held at 12 pm at the funeral home, with the Rite of Committal to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill. Online condolences at pattersonfuneralhome.com
December 16 1926 December 18 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Lorenzo Grimolizzi December 16 1926 December 18 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
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Décès pour la Ville:Niagara-Falls, Province: Ontario