Obituary of Antonio Letteri

LETTERI, Antonio “Tony”
 March 23, 1936 - August 14, 2021
      With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, nonno, brother, and uncle Antonio (Tony) Letteri at the age of 85. He passed away after a brief struggle with cancer at Huron Lodge (Windsor, Ontario) with family by his side. Devoted husband of the late Genevieve (Mazurek, 2011). Dear father of Mark and father-in-law of JoAnne (Grado). Loving nonno (grandfather) of Marie. Survived by brothers Alfredo (Frances) and Isidoro (Violetta, 2019) of Windsor and Bruno (Lilliana) of Sulmona, Italy. Missed by many nephews, nieces, and friends. Predeceased by parents Agostino, Santina, and Teresa of Sulmona, Italy.

     Tony immigrated to Canada from Sulmona, Italy in 1956 at the age of 20. He worked at Canadian Builders Supply and Ontario Cabinet Makers. Tony enjoyed bowling, dancing, photography, hunting, and especially trapshooting, a sport in which he achieved great distinction. He was a long-standing member of the trapshooting club in Harrow and Caboto Club in Windsor. Everyone at Huron Lodge knew Tony. He was Gen’s caregiver for years and was always ready to help out other residents when needed. Tony loved to garden and the Windsor Star published a story about “Tony’s Garden” at Huron Lodge. Our deepest thanks to all the staff members at Huron Lodge, especially those in the Willow unit, for their help and kindness through the years and especially in his final days.

     Visitation at Windsor Chapel (South Chapel) 3048 Dougall Ave. (519) 253-7234 on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 3:00pm–5:00pm and 7:00pm–9:00pm, with prayers at 4:45pm. Funeral services will begin at Windsor Chapel (South Chapel) on Thursday, August 19, 2021  at 10:00am and processing to Corpus Christi Church (1400 Cabana Rd. W.) for funeral mass at 11am.Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery (5005 Howard Ave.). If you would like to attend the funeral Mass, please call Corpus Christi Church to book your reservation (519-969-5292). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com