GIUSEPPE "JOE" LOSCHIAVO

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GIUSEPPE "JOE" LOSCHIAVO Born in Amato, Catanzaro, Italy, on August 23, 1903, died peacefully in his 100th year on March 2, 2003 at Grace Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by daughters, Serafina Smith (George Janzen), Yolanda (Louis) Harmel; grandchildren, Marie (Tim) Tyrrell, Joey (Sandy) DAmico, Joanne (Ed) Asselin, Nicki (Kitch) Wilson, Alf Goodall (Lynne Donaldson), Lorne Goodall (Tara-Lyn Hrynyk), Jodi Harmel; great-grandchildren. Lauren Goodall, Holly and Jack Tyrrell, Chianna and Katrina DAmico, Andrew Asselin. Also nephews and nieces, Sam (Hilda) Loschiavo, Sam (Lena) Loschiavo, Rose (Ermanno) Venesia, Mary Houston and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers, Frank and Ralph; and his sisters-in-law, Kay and Gatania. Also predeceased by his son-in-law Gary Smith. He was also predeceased by his first wife Angela Romeo. He lived in Panama with his parents and brothers in 1910 to 1912 when his father and oldest brother Frank worked on the Panama Canal. He arrived in Winnipeg in 1920 where he worked at the CNR until he retired in 1963. During the Depression years when he was laid off from the CNR, he worked in Toronto and in New York City. For the past two years he lived at West Park Manor, fulfilling his wishes of a few years prior. He was very happy there. He enjoyed the entertainment, especially when Ruben was singing. He particularly enjoyed the gazebo, the beautiful flowers and the wonderful annual garden party in the summer. Special thanks to Ruben Latour, Beth Petz, chaplain Ken Perry, Ivy James, and to all the staff, all the volunteers, for caring for our dad, for listening to him and laughing with him and providing enjoyment for him. He had a special fondness for dogs. He was very saddened when "Tasha" went to sleep. Happiness returned when the new family pet "Gizmo" visited him regularly! How he looked forward to those visits! He loved his two daughters unconditionally and was not shy to show anyone how proud he always was of them and their families! He spent many an hour choosing cards with just the right words and always signing them "Daddy". And now, Daddy - Your memory is our keepsake With which well never part God has you in His hands We have you in our hearts Two tired eyes are sleeping Two willing hands are still We will miss you, Daddy, yes we will. Your loving daughters, Serafina and Yolanda Viewing will take place on Wednesday, March 5 between 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Garry Memorial Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. in St. John Brebeuf Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Pl., with Rev. Fr. Michael Koryluk celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Marys Cemetery, 520 Osborne St. Pallbearers will be Joey DAmico, Alf Goodall, Lorne Goodall, Kitch Wilson, Ed Asselin, Ken Loschiavo. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses of 2 south at the Grace Hospital for the compassionate care they gave our dad. GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATION CENTRE 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2003