Zefferino (Jeff) Veltri
elevated 5I0aa June 25, 1931 ~ September 4, 2024
elevated 5I0aa Visitation
Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
elevated 5I0aa Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 5I0aa Funeral Mass
Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:30 am
elevated 5I0aa Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 5I0aa Click here to view the mass,
elevated 5I0aa Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Holy Family Mausoleum
elevated 5I0aa Obituary
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Zefferino (Jeff) Veltri. Born on June 25, 1931, in Belmonte, Calabria, Italy, Zefferino passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 4, 2024. He is reunited with his beloved wife Maria, parents Giovanna and Santo, and siblings Maria, Vincenzo, Ultimino, Norina and Iolanda. Zefferino was a devoted father to Santo (Carolyn) and Frank (Connie), an adored Nonno Jeff to Michael (Alyssa), Anthony, Lucas (Megan), Alexandra, Leonidas, and Andreas, and a beloved Zio Jeff to his many nieces and nephews.
elevated 5I0aa Zefferino came to Canada in the early 1950s, like many of his fellow Italians, to make a better life. Working hard in construction to provide for his family, he suffered a tragic accident leading to an amputation of his right arm below the elbow. But as was his nature, he overcame this challenge to continue to pursue his life goals. Shortly afterward, he married his childhood sweetheart, Maria, and started his family. He began working with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, and over the course of his 30+ year career, helped thousands of others who also experienced workplace injuries.
elevated 5I0aa Zefferino, worked hard throughout his life, but also made sure to spend quality time with his wife and two sons, and later, with his grandchildren. We remember fondly that the seasons were defined by the artisanal Italian traditions that he was an expert at and always made time for and instilled into his family. Spring and Summer were occupied by gardening season, Fall by winemaking and tomato sauce, and Winter by homemade Italian salami, prosciutto and capicola. Visiting Jeff’s home and spending time with him was not complete without a glass of wine (or three), fresh vegetables from his garden, and an abundance of his delicious salami. Saying no was not an option.
elevated 5I0aa Jeff was beloved by all who knew him – extended family, friends, work colleagues, even casual acquaintances – he left a lasting impression with them all, but none more so than with his sons and grandchildren. He lived life his own way – loving, strong, resolute, and with the authenticity and courage to stay true to his dreams and his heart, and he showed that all is possible no matter what life throws at you.
elevated 5I0aa Zefferino will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered in the hearts of his immediate family, and of his many extended family and friends as well as all who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace.
elevated 5I0aa We want to express our gratitude to the medical team at Sunnybrook for all their efforts and care provided to him in his final days.
elevated 5I0aa A special thank you and appreciation to his caregiver, Geraldine, who took wonderful care of him all these many years, and especially in his last days.
elevated 5I0aa In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Foundations for Sunnybrook Hospital or The Hospital for Sick Children.
Our sincerest condolences in the passing of our beloved “compare”!
May he rest in peace in God’s eternal heavenly kingdom. Compare Luciano Bruno & family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
My condolences to the Veltri family. Lucas always talks about the wonderful things he did with his grandfather. Great stories about the garden! He was so loved by his family. May he Rest in Peace <3.
Condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I had the pleasure and good fortune to work with Jeff early in my career. God bless.
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that we’re thinking of you and are here for anything you may need.”
Dear Compare Santo and Compare Franco: Our most profound condolences to you and your families. Compare Zefferino was my godfather and I thought of him in highest regard. May he rest in eternal peace together with Comare Maria.
Dear Santo, Frank and families our deepest condolences for the loss of your father, he was a great man and a friend;
Unfortunately I can’t attend visitation and funeral, due to a bout of flu, but he will be in our prayers.
Our deepest condolences to the family may he rest in peace
il nostro dolore è grande tanto quanto grande è stato l’amore che zio Jeff ha saputo trasmetterci in questi lunghi anni. Anche se eravamo lontani ci ha fatto sentire sempre vicini. Lo ringraziamo per i suoi preziosi insegnamenti e per le sue sempre significative parole.
Un caro saluto e un grande abbraccio in particolare a Santo e a Frank dall’Italia da parte di tutti noi e un affettuoso pensiero anche a Geraldine.
Alessandro Manuela Ludovico e Laura
To Lucas, Alex, Frank and the rest of the Veltri Family,
We express our sincere condolences on the loss of your family patriarch. Lucas spoke so highly of his nonno, and his gardens and his Italian food traditions. Peace to you all. John Studiner and Paula D’Aoust
Santo, So sorry to hear about this sad news, I’m extending our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of you. I pray that your father rests in peace and that you all find strength in your faith and in the wonderful memories created with him.
Sincerely, Pat Scanga, Rita Scanga, Domenica Bastone (nee Porto), Francesca Bastone.
Our sincerest condolences to the Veltri family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
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Sending our deepest condolences. May he rest in eternal peace.
Our deepest condolences for You and Your Family. May Your Father Rest in Peace. Corrado Family