Nicola Donato
elevated hvlE7 May 17, 1930 ~ July 27, 2022
elevated hvlE7 Visitation
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated hvlE7 Monday, August 1, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated hvlE7 Funeral Mass
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated hvlE7 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
elevated hvlE7 Obituary
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Nicola Donato on July 27, 2022 at the age of 92.
elevated hvlE7 Beloved husband of Giuseppina Donato (deceased), who celebrated their last 68th anniversary in 2021 and now in 2022 will be together for their 69th anniversary in heaven.
elevated hvlE7 Nicola was an extraordinary man who was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved life and held on tightly to all those things he held dearly. He was always a gentleman who lived with dignity and pride for his family.
elevated hvlE7 Cherished father of Joseph (Sandy) Donato, Bridget Donato, Frances Donato, and Jacqueline Donato. Proudest nonno to Salvatore (Erin), Nicole (Sasha), Anne-Marie, Angelica, and Nicholas (Jessica). Dearest bisnonno to Julian, Summer, Emma, Christian, Noah, and Jacob. Will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Italy and Canada. He will be missed.
elevated hvlE7 Visitation to be held at Holy Cross Catholic funeral Home, on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow the mass in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations made to your local food bank are appreciated by the family.
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My dearest father, it’s only been a day and I miss you already. I’m not sure there are words enough to describe what you mean to me. You have been this amazing patient, supportive, devoted man who always put family first. There was never a time in my life that you were not there for me or any of your children. Daddy, growing up I was the true definition of that “middle child” syndrome, always getting into trouble, wherever I went, trouble followed, which is why you couldn’t leave me alone for a minute. While others would refer to me as the troublemaker, you corrected them and always referred to me as an “Angel”. You did this not because I was an angel but to show me that there are always 2 sides of a coin, it’s all in how you look at it. What a calming way you had about you, to this day, I’d like to think that I’m still your angel, but now I realize that it was you that was an angel and that I had an angel looking out for me then, now and forever. Thank you daddy for loving me unconditionally, you’ve given me strength, courage and understanding, I hope that I have done you proud. I love you daddy, thank you for allowing me to help with your care in your final days, it was my absolute honour. Now you are gone, I will miss you dearly but I take comfort in knowing you are now reunited with mommy, the love of your life, your true soulmate. Papa, ti amo forte forte forte e un bacio grande grande grande!!!
Every time I visited my dad, I would always start the conversation with “Hello Father” and his response was always “Hello Daughter” and while I start this conversation with “Hello Father” I will never hear your response which deeply saddens me and breaks my heart.
Dad you were always the noblest of men, and put everyone else’s needs before yours which made it easy for us to love you and give you the world. You never hesitated to help others and best of all, you never expected anything in return except love from your family and friends.
You were always so grateful for all that you had but it didn’t stop you from achieving more, from learning to speak English to always working two jobs to improve life for your family. When you were not working you were always helping mom, who was also a working mother, with the household chores or taking us out to the park while mom cleaned the house. I will cherish those memories forever.
Dad, you are the standard for all men good, gentle, loving and generous and yet you had the strength of a lion when it came to your family.
While it broke my heart to see you not well, I loved those moments were I could provide you with all my love and some comfort.
Dad, I cry and will continue to cry for the loss of the man in my life, but I also rejoice in the blessing that is you.
Until we meet again Father, I will remember and love you always.
Your Daughter Jackie .
To my Uncle Nick or as I called you Zio Coco, you were soft spoken, always welcoming with a beautiful smile and my most favourite uncle. I clearly remember the time you took our family in when we returned from Italy and made your home also our home until we got back on our feet. I’m forever grateful.
I see a piece of you in all your children.
It is sad to see you go and it also brings me joy to see that you now get to spend an eternity with your spouse and love of your life.
Riposa in Pace caro Zio.
My beloved Nonno,
There are not enough words to describe the man you were in life. I don’t even think those words could truly do justice to describe you. For as long as I can remember, I only knew love and the true meaning of family being with you and Nonna as a child. Knowing that at any time in my life if I ever needed you, you and Nonna were always there, and it was a constant comfort to me.
I’ll always remember all the camping trips, the fishing, the walking to and from school, the ice cream treats, and all the thousands of things we did in life. I’ll miss hearing your voice, seeing that twinkle of trouble in your eyes, and your sense of humour.
You were the sweetest, most generous soul to have ever lived on this earth, the most loyal and loving husband, the best father, and the greatest grandfather to me.
Until we meet again, Nonno. Rest well.
Your loving granddaughter,
Anne-Marie
To the Donato family. I will be forever grateful for being “adopted” into the family and having had the opportunity to be included in so many memorable occasions over the years….family reunions, baby showers, weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays and “celebrations of life”. I was able to witness first hand the adoration, love and respect both Nicola and Giuseppina received from family and friends. They will both be greatly missed but never forgotten. Their legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved them. Riposate in Pace.
Joe,Bridget,Frances and Jackie…my deepest condolences to you all and the rest of the family on the passing of your beloved dad.He was an amazing person always looking forward to when I get there in the mornings for his shower….he would always say….There’s my angel..with a smile on his face and how he enjoyed his showers.He was also a generous and loving person always remembers my birthdays and special occasions.I’ll miss him dearly….may his precious soul rest in eternal peace.❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
To the light of my life,
My headstrong guide,
My loving, sweet Nonno.
My heart is broken. You and Nonna were the light that held it together. I am going to miss you with every fibre of my being and the pain will never stop. I will be okay, only because you taught me that whatever doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.(just watch out for the crazies).
I know the smile both you and Nonna had upon your reunion and it brings me so much comfort that your heart and soul are once again full. Full of the love and laughter your legacy will forever leave behind in every home our family gathers.
Thank you for giving me so much without even asking if Noah or I needed it. I am so fortunate to have been given your car like you promised me when I was only 15 years old. It is the greatest memory of you I will forever cherish just like the trunk you brought to Canada.
You are and always will be the most beautiful human being I have ever known.
Thank you for being such a gentle man and always a gentleman.
I love you more than I could ever write or feel. And I miss you. Riposa in Pace.
Love forever,
Your Tesoro.
You will be so sadly missed by our family. Thank you so much for all of the beautiful memories throughout the years.
Rest In Peace.
Love,
Grace, Lucy, Jannette & Family