Obituary of JOSEPH FLORENTINO

JOSEPH FIORENTINO 1939 - 2012 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, nonno and brother on January 11, 2012. He leaves to mourn, his wife Mary (Paradowski); son Anthony (Lynne); daughter Lisa (Eric); granddaughter Violet; sister Concetta (Richard Jr.); nephew Richard III and nieces Aurora and Lara (Brian) and brother-in-law Bill Fulcher. Joseph was predeceased by his father Antonio, mother Giuseppina, brother Alfonso, father and mother-in-law Jan and Stella Paradowski, sister-in-law Adele Fulcher and nephew Jon-Paul. Joseph was born on August 16, 1939 in Amato, Catanzaro, Italy. He began his employment in the clothing industry at Sterling Stall. After many enjoyable years of work at the University of Manitoba he retired in 2011. Everything he did was with great passion and love. Joseph enjoyed his summers in Matlock, tending his garden of prized tomatoes. Come fall, his hobby of wine making began. The Fiorentino Estate winery brought him many awards. He also loved soccer as a player, coach and referee. Joseph was a proud executive member of the Fratallanza Amatese Club and participated yearly in Briscola Tournaments with his son Anthony. He also enjoyed playing bocce in the Mona Lisa Bocce League. However, his greatest joy of late was spending time with his beloved granddaughter Violet. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. with viewing prior at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to Holy Rosary Church or a charity of one’s choice.