Benito Cerrone
1938-2019
With appreciation for a life well-lived, but with great
sadness and a heavy heart that Antonietta (Giordani) Cerrone and
daughters; Manuela, Lorella and Arlene announce the passing of their
husband and dear father, Benito Cerrone on January 27th, 2019 at the
Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Tripoli, Libya on April 29th, 1938, he was the son of
the late Geramino and Angela (Scaccia) Cerrone. Raised in Lanciano,
Italy, Benito moved to Canada to start a new adventure in 1962 where
his passion for wood working supported him until retirement.
After six short months of landing in Montreal, Quebec, Benito moved to
Halifax, Nova Scotia where he later met and married his loving wife of
49 years on October 4th, 1969. In 1974, their journey took
them to Rothesay, New Bruswick where they raised their three
daughters: Manuela (Robert), Lorella and Arlene
(Martin).
Together, Benito and Antonietta built a home for their
children where they instilled the understanding that with hardwork,
honesty and passion, that life would always reward them with true
happiness.
Later in life as a Nonno, such values were shown to each of
his grandchildren; Catharine, Rebecca, Lucas, Jeremy, Abigail and
Lilian, as well as great-grandson, Braxton. Nonno left a lasting
impression on each of their hearts that will last a
lifetime.
Along with his wife, daughters and grandchildren, Benito will
be missed by his twin sister, Maria, sister Iolanda, both
sister and brother in laws, as well as many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, Benito was predeceased by his
brothers Gaetano and Giuseppe, sisters Lucia and Guiseppina and nephew
Danny Ugo.
Hai lasciato un’impronta duratura nei nostri cuori che
durerà per un’eternità. Ti amiamo sempre e per
sempre, finché non ci vediamo di nuovo.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). A funeral liturgy will be
celebrated from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Friday,
February 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm for close family and friends. Interment
will take place at Fernhill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances
may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada Foundation. Online condolences
may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com
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Death notice for the town of: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick