John Lima
elevated qyPfB February 27, 1964 ~ February 25, 2025
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
elevated qyPfB Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated qyPfB Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
elevated qyPfB Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Section: 7
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated qyPfB It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Michael Lima, suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the age of 60. Adored and loving son of Frances and Sam Lima (deceased in 2019). Dearly missed and forever in the hearts of his siblings Joanne (John Madden), Sal, and Carolyn (Steve Filice). Cherished uncle of David and Victoria. He will be fondly remembered by his beloved Aunt Margaret Trinetti and many cousins and friends.
elevated qyPfB John was intelligent, creative, and had a great sense of humour. He was a devoted hockey fan and musician. His sweet and gentle nature endeared him to all who crossed his path. Throughout his life, his courage, perseverance and resilience inspired all who had the privilege to know him.
elevated qyPfB Johnny’s world was defined by the love he had for his family and the love his family had for him.
elevated qyPfB If desired, in lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Progress Place, a place that was dear to John’s heart. https://www.progressplace.org/donate.html
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I am very saddened that my dear cousin Johnny has left us. I will forever hold such fond memories of him in my heart.
My sincere condolences at this difficult time
Our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Frances, Joanne, Sal, Carolyn and families. We are so sad about Johnnys passing. He was a wonderful cousin. I have so many cherished memories. He was such a special part of my childhood. All our love ❤️
Lisa and Francois xx
Dear Carolyn and family,
We were sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. It is an irreplaceable loss for you!
You have our deepest sympathy and condolences!
Love, Ron and Susan Orr
I’m so sorry for this sudden and unexpected loss of your dear brother, Carolyn.
Dear Joanne & family,
I’m saddened and shocked to hear about your beloved brother, Johnny’s passing. The cherished memories you have of him will help you though this difficult time.
Sincerest condolences to the entire family.
May He Rest in Peace 🙏
Dear Frances & Family- I loved Johnny with all my heart. He was such a wonderful and special nephew. I will deeply miss him and always remember him.
With All My Love – Aunt Margaret
Dear Aunt Frances & Family- We are so heartbroken by the loss of Johnny. He was an amazing cousin who we loved and cared about so much. Johnny was such a gentle, intelligent, kind, caring, and fun-loving person. We will forever cherish the wondeful times we shared bonding over hockey, music, and Chinese food dinners. Johnny will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Love- Rick & Paul – Trinetti
Dearest Carolyn and family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Johnny. May you find comfort in loving memories of time together. Love, Fatima and Pat
Dear Aunt Frances, Joanne, Sal, Carolyn & families,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We wish you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Know that we are there for you during this time of sorrow. We will miss our dear cousin Johnny and remember him as a very sweet and gentle person.
Joe, Suzanne, Charles and Calla
Jim and I are sorry for your loss Joanne. May John rest in peace 🙏
Dear Aunt Frances, Joanne, Sal, Carolyn & families
Our sincerest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.
We were deeply saddened to hear about Johnny’s passing.
I have many wonderful memories of him. He was such a sweet and caring person and will be missed. Sending you our love, Anne-Marie, Yvon and Guy
Dear Carolyn,
Condolences to you, Frances and all your family.
So so sorry to hear that your brother John has passed. I will remember John in my daily prayers. May he be surrounded by his father and family and friend in eternal peace.
Love Claire and George Taccone and family
Mu condolences to Frances, Joanne, Sal, Carolyn and families. In this difficult period, I pray for you to find comfort and strength. I always recall the fun times we had playing ball hockey with John when we were kids.
Dear Aunt Frances and Family,
We are truly heartbroken to hear of your loss. Growing up with Johnny, sharing so many memories and being part of each other’s lives was such a special gift. We will always remember all the special moments we laughed and supported each other like family should. Losing someone so dear brings such a deep ache and we want you to know that we are here for you for anything you need.
Please take comfort in the love and memories you have, knowing they will always be with you. You’re not alone in this, and we are sending you all our love and strength during this difficult time.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Danny, Inglesina, Dean, Michael, Sylvia, Steven & Sofia
Dear Frances, Carolyn and Steve and all the Family,
Heartfelt Condolences to all your Family. May you forever
Remember all of the precious memories of your beloved
Son, Brother, Uncle John. May He Rest In Eternal Peace.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Love Anna and Paul Petrozza and Family🙏
Aunt Frances, Joanne, Sal, Carolyn and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this very difficult time. We are heartbroken by the loss of Johnny. He was such a wonderful person and some of my most cherished and favourite childhood memories were shaped by the time spent with him during our family visits to Toronto. I feel so lucky to have had him as a cousin. He will be greatly missed. We’re holding you all close in our hearts and thoughts and sending you healing love.
Jenn, Adam, Nolan, Claire & Lily Roseneck
Dear Carolyn and Family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother and loved one. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Frances & family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time.