Obituary of Giovanni Emanuele

Emanuele, Giovanni “John” Peacefully , in his 83rd year at the St. Catharines General Hospital with his loving children by his side on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. John Emanuele beloved husband of the late Anna Emanuele (nee Parente). Loving father of Michelle Rocco, Filomena (Ralph) Bickford, Mary (Michael) Foschini, Angela (Rick) Boudreau, Tony (Tracy) and Vince (Lisa) Emanuele. Loving Nonno of twelve grandchildren and eight great grandhildren. Dear brother of Domenic Emanuele and Cathy Quattrini. Fondly remembered by his many family and friends in St. Catharines, Italy, United States, Montreal and Vancouver. Predeceased by his sister Maria Zanardi. He is now in the arms of his beloved wife Anna and his parents Michele and Domenica. Thank you to all who have been there in his time of care. Visitation will be held at Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court Street, St. Catharines (905-6895-6584) on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Vigil prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 3:45pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 169 St. Paul Cres., St. Catharines (905-682-3843) on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 10am. Entombment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Ontario Kidney Association would be appreciated.