Obituary of Antonio Del Bianco

DEL BIANCO, Antonio "Tony" It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved husband, father, and nonno on August 20, 2009, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Santina (nee Lus). Loving and devoted father to John Del Bianco and wife Sharon, Marisa Dean and husband Larry. Cherished nonno to Derek, Jenelle, Vanessa and Michael. Dearest brother of Gina Rubli of Amherstburg and late husband Ertilio, Fr. Italo Del Bianco, Luciano Del Bianco and wife Augustina; all of Italy. Dear brother-in-law to Tarsilla Nascimben and late husband Tony, Remo, Lus and wife Luciana, Delfina Mascarin and husband Rino, late Quartino and surviving wife Bruna of Italy. Tony will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony was a proud and lifelong member of the Fogolar Furlan Club, where he dedicated many hours volunteering. He was a retired Tool and Die maker from Nickelson Tool & Die after many years of service. Tony was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time in his garden. Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and the importance of family and friends. He will be sadly missed. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. from the Windsor Chapel then to St. Angela Merici Church for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Committal services to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor-Essex Alzheimer"s Society. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com