Corrado Ferrante
elevated I1t7Z March 11, 1934 ~ November 14, 2023
elevated I1t7Z Visitation
Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated I1t7Z Funeral Mass
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated I1t7Z Click here to watch the mass
elevated I1t7Z Entombment
Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated I1t7Z Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Corrado Ferrante at the age of 89 in North York. Corrado is predeceased by his beloved parents Laura (Bruno) and Luigi Ferrante and his siblings Giacomo (Jack), Augusta, and Anna. Survived by his wife, Consiglia, his siblings Fausto, Elmo and Pierina, his children Lou (Maria) and Laura (Chan Ho), grandchildren Michael (Ashley), Stefanie (Tyler), Luca, Chiara, and Carina, and great-grandchildren William, Dominic, John, and Adrian.
elevated I1t7Z Corrado and Consiglia grew up together in San Demetrio nei Vestini (San Giovanni), Abruzzo, Italy. When Corrado was 19 years old, he proposed to Consiglia and maintained a long-distance relationship while he emigrated to Venezuela in pursuit of a better life. Finally, in 1959, Corrado immigrated to Toronto, Canada to marry Consiglia and they started a family shortly thereafter. They loved and were devoted to each other for 64 years. He cherished the large extended family he was a part of and enjoyed the many occasions that enabled them to be all together.
elevated I1t7Z Corrado valued knowledge and education highly. He spoke 3 languages and although formally schooled only until grade 7, he completed multiple higher education courses in his nonnative language. He was a master electrician who held the position many years before he retired. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to work “smarter not harder”. Up until the end of his life he remained curious, always wanting to learn more.
elevated I1t7Z Corrado’s smile was radiant. It lit up his entire face, especially his green eyes, with warmth and joy. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
elevated I1t7Z In lieu of flowers, donations made to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Sending you all our love and condolences, he was such a lovely man. Always smiling, always kind, he will be missed.
Che TRISTEZZA!!! Sessantanni di vera AMICIZIA…..ciao AMICO. Le piu’ SENTITE CONDOQUIANZE a tutta la FAMIGLIA…..
Our deepest condolences, to you Consiglia and your beautiful family. May God give all the strength to get through this very difficult time. Think of all the amazing times spent together full of love, fun, and good times.
R.I.P. Corrado
Bruno and Maria Favaro
My sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Che dispiacere la perdita del caro nostro Corrado. Rimarranno sempre nei nostri cuori suo ricordo e la sua pacatezza. Vi siamo vicini a voi figli e nipoti. Un abbraccio a Consiglia. condoglianze sincere.
Che dispiacere la perdita del caro nostro Corrado. Rimarranno sempre nei nostri cuori suo ricordo e la sua pacatezza. Vi siamo vicini a voi figli e nipoti. Un abbraccio a Consiglia. condoglianze sincere.
Un abbraccio da parte nostra a voi tutti nel ricordo del caro Corrado
Il nostro cuore è con voi ❤️sentite condoglianze.Un forte abbraccio ❤️
Il nostro cuore è con voi ❤️.Sentite condoglianze a tutti voi un forte abbraccio❤️
My deepest and sincerest condolences goes to the Ferrante De Persio Family. Corrado was good and responsible man who will be missed by all. Love Anna and Lucio