Richard DURANTE

Richard DURANTE

Richard DURANTE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 14, 2003.
DURANTE _ Richard John Joseph, born August 17, 1930, eldest son of Primo and Mary Durante. Survived by son Mark (Anais); daughter Nadine (Tom); brother Roy (Barbara); sister Caren; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Caleb, Eli and Alicia; great-grandchild Trinity; former wives, Bernita and Jane; many nieces and nephews; special little friends, Erica and Jasmin. Richard passed away September 11, 2003 on Salt Spring Island. His sense of humour, storytelling, exuberance, generosity and intelligence never wavered during years of debilitating illness. Special thanks to Amanda and Dr. Jan Malherbe. Memorial Service to be held in Vancouver on Tuesday, September 16th at 1:00 pm at St. Phillip's Anglican Church (27th and Dunbar). A Celebration of Life memorial on Saltspring Island to be announced. Donations to Canadian Red Cross Blood Research.

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