Antonino MAZZA Obituary
Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on June 6, 2017, at the age of 68. Loving husband of Franceline Quintal-Mazza, and adoring father of Domenico "Mico", predeceased by his sister Giovannina. He is survived by his siblings Aldo (Jolan), and Giovanna (Mario) and his aunts and uncles, Maria (late Domenico Mazzeo), Giuseppina (late Giuseppe Zito), Matteo Busceti, late Rocco Busceti (Giuseppina) and Francesca (Vittorio Melone); his nieces and nephews Angelina, Massimo, Gianluca, Nadia, Antonio, and Alessandro. Son of the late Domenico and Angela Mazza, Antonino was an acclaimed poet and author, esteemed professor of language, and accomplished translator. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017, and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be held at Notre-Dame Basilica, 385 Sussex Drive, Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Those who wish to make a donation in Antonino's memory may do so to the Canadian MPN Group (Myeloproliferative neoplasms), a charity that promotes the research, treatment, and improved patient care for those living with a variety of rare stem cell disorders. Messages of condolences may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca
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Len Gasparini
January 13, 2018
A dear old friend and fellow writer.
August 30, 2017
Dear Mazza Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Antonino.
Gino & Francesca Tegano
angelo sgabellone
July 20, 2017
Dearest Aldo, Mico and family: I was shocked to learn of Antonino's recent passing from my sister. Antonino and I first met in 1961 after he arrived at St. Agnes elementary school from San Roberto, Calabria when we were in grade seven together. While I was instructed with the responsibility of helping him read English we became friends. Later we studied English in high school at Ottawa Tech with Eustace Jackson and Italo Tiezzi. After I left to study English at UoT/OCA we lost touch, however after he moved to Toronto where we reconnected at poetry readings and cultural events after I became the Creative Director of Maclean's magazine and various publishing houses a chance meeting in Kensington Market in 1993 reconnected our friendship. After he returned to Ottawa we gradually lost touch, again although we kept in touch over the phone and internet and apprised each of our work and various poetry projects. As we are the same age, for me, Canada has lost a unique talent by far too soon. Laurel and I send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. - ciao paesano.
B. Amore
July 19, 2017
Dear Franceline and Mico,
Antonino was a grand spirit. Ever since meeting him at the 'Merica Conference in Rome in 2003, we have kept up a correspondence around art and poetry. His work inspired some of my own writing, and despite my deep sadness at his passing, I am very appreciative that his legacy of poetry, translating and teaching will continue to bear fruit in the future. He was a man of rare integrity, passion, and insight. Mille Grazie, Antonino, for the life that you lived and so generously shared.
Condoglianze profonde alla famiglia ed abbracci fortissimi,
B. Amore
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July 4, 2017
Dearest Franceline, Domenico and Mazza family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the death of our cousin Antonino. We just heard the news and share your loss immensely. What a loving, carefree and gentle voice of beauty and reason Antonino was. He will be missed dearly by the Bova, Bueti and Sotiriadis family, un fortissimo abbraccio, Caterina and George Bueti Sotiriadis
Simona Storchi
June 16, 2017
Le più sentite condoglianze alla famiglia di Antonino, ci mancherà moltissimo. Scrittore di profonda sensibilità, carissimo e stimato collega di Italian Programme a Carleton University.
Blaine Marchand
June 16, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so saddened to learn of Antonino's passing and to think that his sonorous voice and wonderful gift to Canadian and Italian poetry is now silenced. I first met him in at the reading for the anthology, Roman Candles, and then worked alongside him on the editorial board of Ottawa Revue/Anthos. I last saw him fittingly at a recent TREE reading he and Mary di Michele, one of the other poets in that famous anthology, gave her in Ottawa. Although not comparable to the loss his family must feel, the poetry community in Ottawa is diminished by the loss of a wonderful mentor and presence.
Yadira Morales
June 16, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family. He was a good friend and a pleasure to talk with. His passion for teaching, writing and translating made him memorable to all who were blessed enough to know him. RIP ANTONINO...I'm sure he is dancing la tarantella in heaven making great coffee for everybody. Until we meet again my friend.
Studente del università di Carleton
June 15, 2017
Condoglianze a tutta la famiglia.
Natalie Mezey
June 15, 2017
I was very sad to hear of the passing of this lovely man and beloved teacher. I only knew him briefly when I took an Italian summer course at Carleton University. In that short time one thing was very clear to me: he had a genuine passion for teaching and was fully invested in his student's success. He fostered not only a love of the language but an interest in the culture as well by encouraging us to attend cultural events and poetry readings. I will never forget his class and will always look back on him fondly. The Carleton community and future students of Italian have lost a gifted and caring teacher.
Catherine Khordoc
June 15, 2017
My sincere condolences on your loss. I have fond memories of Antonino, who was a guest in one of my classes at Carleton, speaking about poetry and immigration.
In sadness with you,
Catherine Khordoc
Lucia De Marinis
June 14, 2017
To Giovanna, Alessandro, and all of Antonino's loved ones:
I was very saddened to hear of Nino's passing. He was a very fine person who accomplished so much in his life. The world of art and culture has lost a wonderful citizen. I extend my deepest condolences to all of you in this time of loss.
Eva Schnitzer
June 14, 2017
Antonino was a fine man and a good colleague. I truly enjoyed his poetry, and his translation and treatment of the diary on Italian-Canadian internment, 'City without Women', made a great impression and taught me a lot. I am very sad to hear he was ill and has passed away. My deepest condolences to his family
Claudia , Marie-Nicole & Sophie-Lena
June 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to Franceline, Mico, Gianna, Aldo and families.
Antonino brought us much joy and will be sorely missed.
June 12, 2017
My condolences to Antonino's family. I will miss his insight, his compassion and his wonderfully infectious laughter. God's speed, Antonino... Glen McGuire
Frank Spezzano
June 12, 2017
My condolances to the family.
Antonino... we miss you immensely!
Franco Spezzano
(from Fiumara di Muro)
June 12, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences, Walter temelini & family.
Salvatore Totino
June 12, 2017
Condoglianze a tutta la famiglia.
Gianna Patriarca
June 12, 2017
to the Famiglia Mazza, Antonino was an original. His style, his talent and his love of family and friends and his humour. No none wore linen like Antonino. In the 70's we were young and filled with dreams and poems. Thanks Antonino for sharing the words and the passion. You will be missed.
Tina Scatozza
June 11, 2017
Franceline, Mico
Je partage votre peine et regrette de ne pouvoir etre aupres de vous.
Combien Nino vous aimait...sa famille, son petit clan precieux. Il en etait tellement orgueilleux et avec raisons!
Au travers sa maladie et la terrible epreuve de sa derniere hospitalisation vous etiez constamment presents, lui prodiguant amour, affection, support et comprehension.
Je pense aux nombreux beaux moments partages avec lui et serai avec vous des que possible pour commemorer ceux-ci et vous embrasser.
My heartfelt condolences to you, Giovanna, Aldo and families.
Maddalena Marcotte
June 11, 2017
To Franceline, Mico, Gianna and Aldo, and families,
My most sincere condolences for your loss. There are no words to comfort you enough. In time, the pain will ease and only the wonderful memories will filter through.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Maddalena Marcotte and Family
June 11, 2017
Franceline e Mico, Aldo e Giovanna, familiari tutti, siamo con voi a ricordare, piangere, ringraziare Antonino, un grande poeta, che è stato tale anche nella vita, una persona generosa e di grandi valori, un fratello, un amico, un compare (per il battesimo di Mico) che aveva un senso sacro dei legami e dell'amicizia.
Vito, Felicia, Stefano, Caterina e gli altri familiari che hanno amato Antonino e che lui ha amato
fran, anthony and laura colasante
June 10, 2017
To Franceline, Mico, Aldo and Gianna and families.
I feel your loss.
To know that his words and poems and creativity will live on is a blessing.
He touched so many and left an indelible mark that will live beyond any of us.
He added to this universe on so many levels. Made the world better.
His job is done here. he is needed above to continue his work with the Lord.
May God bless you all.
June 10, 2017
Dear Franceline and Mico, My profound
condolences on behalf of my family and
the loss of an old friend and wonderful
man of thought, words and heart!
Joseph Maviglia (on behalf of Maviglia Family)
June 10, 2017
We our saddened to hear that Antonino has passed away. Our condolences to the family.
Licia and Domenic
Cyril Dabydeen
June 10, 2017
A dedicated poet and man of letters, and a friend. My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace, Antonino!
June 10, 2017
To Aldo & Family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother. Aldo, I doubt you remember me, but, we were percussion students together back at Ottawa U in 1973-74. I have followed your career with great pleasure. Again, my deepest condolences.
Chuck Kerr
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