Gabriele Di Ruscio
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elevated x9pmY February 25, 1931 – December 11, 2021
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Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
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St. Paschal Baylon Church
92 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill, ON, L4J 1A1
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated x9pmY Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2021, at the age of 90 at Mackenzie Health Hospital. Beloved husband of 54 years to Bambina. Caring and devoted father to Teresa (John), Pina (Stephen) and Lisa (Paul). Proud Nonno to Ryan, Daniel, Sophia, Abigail, and Samuel. Cherished brother-in-law to Angelina, Carmela, and Maria. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy, and the United States, including those who predeceased him.
elevated x9pmY As the last surviving member and the youngest of his family, Gabriele will be reunited in heaven with his loving parents Crescenzo and Teresa and his siblings Vincenzo (Lucia), Gioacchino (Filomena), Maria, Filomena (Antonio), Father Giuseppe, Geraldina (Giovanni), and Paolo. He will also be joining his infant daughter Sandra, parents-in-law Tomasso and Carmela, brothers-in-law Valentino, Gabriele, and Mario, and sister-in-law Marianna.
elevated x9pmY Born in the small town of Sora, Italy, Gabriele immigrated to Manitoba in 1955 after spending 4 years as a miner in Belgium. Like many others of his time, he moved to Canada on his own in search of a more prosperous life for himself and his family. He worked hard to sponsor his mother and brothers and together they created a new life in Toronto. He was a fiercely proud Canadian. Over 30 years passed before he first returned to his homeland.
elevated x9pmY Gabriele was a smart and humble man who led a simple but fulfilling life. He worked hard his entire life and retired at 65. He later became a school crossing guard for 10 years at the age of 70. In his retirement years, he spent his days reading the newspaper, tending to his cherished garden, and swimming laps at the local pool.
elevated x9pmY Gabriele was a warm and caring man with a large and loving heart. His infectious smile would light up a room. He was devoted to his loving wife and was a proud family man. His daughters and grandchildren meant the world to him. He embraced his sons-in-law with open arms. He loved his extended family deeply and was always there to support them. There are decades worth of cherished memories of celebrations and time spent laughing together, often over homemade wine.
elevated x9pmY Gabriele will be greatly missed. He will forever remain in the hearts of his loving family and all who knew him.
elevated x9pmY A special thank you to all the nurses and staff of the C3 Medicine and Palliative Care units at Mackenzie Health for their kind and compassionate care and support.
elevated x9pmY In Memory of Gabriele, family and friends are welcome to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society http://www.alzheimer.ca or a charity of your choice.
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Our deepest condolences to you Pina and your family. Sending our thoughts and prayers❤️
– the Bonciani family
Dear Pina and family, my deepest condolences. This is such a difficult time, but know that your father will continuously surround you with his love.
Dear Teresa, Pina and Lisa
We were so sorry yo hear the sad news of your dad’s passing. We
are thinking of you all sending lots of hugs and kisses
Love
Bruno, Angela, Dan & Tae xxxx
With fondest memories of Gabriele Di Ruscio .
With deepest sympathy to the whole family circle.
Maureen and Jackson Taggart.
What a beautiful tribute to a much-loved man. Sending my deepest condolences to your family.
Condoglianze a voi tutti ci mancherai Zio Gabriele
My condolences to you and your family Pina. Sending you lots of love xoxo
Dear Pina and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord keep you all in the Palm of his hand.
Our most sincere condolences Bambina and family.
We will always remember Gabriele’s beautiful big smile and his generosity.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences.
With Love,
Karen xo
To the Di Ruscio Family,
Wishing you strength and comfort during this time. You are in my daily prayers.
Love, Ida, Brianna and Michael Sconza
Dear Pina and family
My sincere and most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear dad.. He sounded like an amazing man, loving father, grandfather and husband . He left behind wonderful caring children / family that will keep his loving memory alive for years to come.. may God continue to bring you and your family strength, courage and faith. Your dad is resting in peace now and has reunited with all his loved ones that have passed who have been waiting for his arrival in heaven .
Sending warm hugs
Love Dal 💞
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Pina. Sending prayers and hugs, Nancy