Obituary of Giuseppe Racanelli

RACANELLI, Giuseppe " Joe " Surrounded by his family's love, Joe passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years on April 21, 2015. Beloved husband to Giuseppina ( nee Perna ) sharing 63 years of marriage. Loving dad of Rita Mullen ( 2011 ), Tina Iatonna ( Frank ) , Mary Foster, Carmela " Melina " McAiney ( Mike ) and Vincenzo (Robb). Loved nonno & papa to Laura Mullen, Jason Mullen ( Anne ), Michael Iatonna ( Mariane ), Melissa Broderick ( Ryan ), Ashley, Alison & Theresa McAiney and bis-nonno & great papa of Charlotte, Liam , John and Nina. Dear brother of Domenico Racanelli ( Lina ), Michele ( Angela ), Vito, Franco ( survived by wife Maria ) and Laura ( Giuseppe ). Survived by brother in law Vito Perna and predeceased by brothers and sisters in law.Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada,the U.S. and Italy. Joe was a painter with National Painting & Decorating retiring after 25 dedicated years and a proud member of Comitato della SS de Carmine of Windsor. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME ( Banwell Chapel ) (519-253-7234) 11677 Tecumseh Rd E. on Sunday April 26, 2015 from 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 PM. Parish prayers Sunday at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to meet on Monday April 27, 2015 at the funeral home for 10:30 AM then to St. Anne Church ( Tecumseh ) for funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Lung Association ( envelopes available at the funeral home ). On-line condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com.