elevated 1jYfH August 18, 1936 ~ December 5, 2024

elevated 1jYfH Visitation
Monday, December 9, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00pm + 6:00 – 8:00pm

elevated 1jYfH Tuesday, December 10,2024, from 11:00am-12:00pm

elevated 1jYfH Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 1jYfH 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated 1jYfH Funeral Service

elevated 1jYfH Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm

elevated 1jYfH Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 1jYfH Click Here to View the Mass

elevated 1jYfH 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated 1jYfH Entombment

elevated 1jYfH Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery- Holy Family Mausoleum- 3rd Floor

elevated 1jYfH 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7

elevated 1jYfH Obituary

elevated 1jYfH It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of beloved husband, father and grandfather, Giovanni Palmisano who left us peacefully on Thursday December 5, 2024 at the age of 88. He will be missed by his loving wife, Giuseppina of 60 years, daughters Rosanna (Jason), Nadia and loving grandchildren Noah, John, Taylor and Luke. He will sadly be missed by his sisters Anna (late Carlo), Rosetta (Agostino), Palmina (pre-deceased), along with his brothers and sisters-in-laws Pasqualina (late Giuseppe), Teresa (late Cosimo), Lina (Donato), Carmela (Antonio) and predeceased Luigi (Rosa), Angelo (Palmina), Antonia, Maria, and Vincenza (Mario). He loved his nieces, nephews and cousins dearly both near and far.

elevated 1jYfH Giovanni was born on August 18, 1936 to Orazio Palmisano and Palma Carbotti in the small town of Ostuni located in the southern province of Puglia, Italy. After losing his father at the young age of 6, Giovanni’s life was forever changed as the prospect of schooling was replaced with assisting his young, widowed mother and sisters with responsibilities on the home front.  In 1964, he married Giuseppina and in 1967, they packed their bags and seized the opportunity to immigrate to Canada.  Through hard work and determination, they established a home and raised their family firstly in Toronto, moving to Oak Ridges and then finally in Wasaga Beach where they built their retirement home. 

elevated 1jYfH Throughout his life, Giovanni loved to garden and tend to his farm animals. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing cards and telling stories.  He adored his grandchildren, watching them grow into the young adults they are today.   As we feel the loss of his physical presence, we find solace in knowing that his spirit lives on in our hearts.

elevated 1jYfH A sincere thank you to the PSW Staff at St. Elizabeth Health Care who provided the utmost care to our father. We are so grateful for all you did each day keep him comfortable and happy. To the Palliative team and Dr. Westerink, thank you for your support and understanding in ensuring our father’s care plan was reflective of his needs.

elevated 1jYfH Your prayers and kindness are greatly appreciated during this time of sorrow.

elevated 1jYfH In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saint Elizabeth Health Foundation.

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