Passed away peacefully at the age of 96, surrounded by his children and family. Beloved husband of Maria for nearly 70 years. Loving father to Gino (Florence) and Anna (Nick). Dear Nonno to Marco (Lisa), Paola (Rocco), Marisa and Gianni (Shawna). Bis-nonno to Vanessa, Samantha, Luca, Stella and Atteo. Special appreciation and gratitude to Dr. McDowell, Catherine Thompson and all the staff of 4E at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their exemplary personal care and support at this difficult time. Visitation will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905 844-2600) on Tuesday from 2–4 pm and 6-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. Entombment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations in Giovanni's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Oakville Hospital Palliative Care Unit 4 E.