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JOHN BRUNATO Obituary

Published by Windsor Star on Aug. 27, 2015.


BRUNATO, John Peter
97 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Survived by his true soulmate Enes (Orlando) with whom he shared almost 73 years of marriage; his children JoAnn (Joe) DeLellis, Peter (Mary), all of Leamington and Lynn (Murray) Butler of Mississauga. Seven grandchildren will remember many gatherings and outings with "Nonno Johnny" - Michele (Mike) Tomlak, David DeLellis, Jennifer Butler, Megan (Greg) Mailloux, Kayla Butler, Zachary Brunato, MacKenzie Brunato and his four great-grandchildren- Brady, Alexa and Sydney Tomlak and Silas Mailloux. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Joe) Gatti, Gemma (Peter) Gatti. John served in the Canadian Army for three and a half years during WWII. John operated the Leamington Shoe Shine & Repair Shop on Erie Street for many years until he took a leap of faith and bought a farm in his late 30's. He had magic hands that could make and fix anything. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place. Visiting in the Chapel of the Leamington Mennonite Home, 35 Pickwick Drive Leamington on Friday August 28, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. John's family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Randy Holloway and all the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for the superb care and compassion shown to John over the years. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at
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August 29, 2015

Tom and Linda Lyman

Know that are thinking of your family. We extend to you our heartfelt sympathy and all our love. Peace be with you and yours.

August 28, 2015

Dear John and Mary -
So sorry to hear of your loss but celebrate with you the long and full life that your dad had. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your families and especially to your mother, at this time.
Cathie and Garry Penner ... on behalf also of our parents who have felt your friendship over the years ... Harry and Aggie Tiessen.

August 28, 2015

Moroso families

Our deepest sympathies to the Brunato families on the death of John.We,too, have countless fond memories of the numerous trips up north by the Brunatos.

August 28, 2015

Bill Woodiwiss

Peter, Mary & Family
Yvette & I send our deepest condolences.
I'm glad that I had the opportunity to get to know him in the Greenhouse with his long walks and lets not forget about the five star lunches at the house!

August 27, 2015

i remember ines from tayfor campus...she certainly loved her husband and i enjoyed her children...lovely family with much love.my condolences...,jan romiens from aspen lake

August 27, 2015

Mike Klym

Peter and Family. I am so very sorry to read of our loss. I know exactly how you feel. But, you will always treasure the memories.

August 27, 2015

Ledwina Vuicic

JoAnn and Joe, Thinking of you and all your family. Fondly, Ledwina Vuicic

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