UGO FORTUNA

FORTUNA, Ugo
Ugo passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He will be joining his wife, Leonilde who preceded him by only 71 days. He was the last of his siblings, preceded by sisters Gilda, Elena, Claudina, Esterina, Cordelia, and brother Tito Malio in Italy. Ugo married Leonilde in post war Italy 68 years ago. He came to Canada February 8, 1950, to forge a better life. Ugo embraced his newly adopted country, learning both English and French. He settled in Windsor and worked enough to bring his wife and daughter, Iris, to join him. Their family grew to three with two sons, Peter (Linda) and Henry (Heather). Ugo worked hard all of his life, taking pride in his house and family, and the life they were able to build. He helped sponsor many extended family members to come to Canada, and always was an advocate and active member of the Italian community. After 30 years working at Chrysler, Ugo "retired" to become a court and community interpreter for 25 years. He won awards for citizenship and helped many people in many ways. Ugo had a great love of botany, and took courses at the University of Windsor; He had the most magnificent garden, which was his and Leonilde's sanctuary. Ugo's first joy was his family; he wore his love for his family on his sleeve, was very focused on ensuring that his children had a good education and took great pride in their professional achievements. He always showed great pride is his children, 5 grandchildren: Peter (Amy), Teresa (David), Alexander, Amanda (Kevin) and Jordan (Clarissa) and his 4 great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Zoe, Noah and Luca, never missing a chance to show them his love. To them he imparted his love of learning, his work ethic and his green thumb. He will be missed by his extended family and friends, best friends and neighbours Ray and Francine Green, and neighbours Sam and Amara Daoud. Ugo is proof of love in so many ways. He will be missed, but his legacy is great. The world is a better place because of him, and that is all he would have wanted. Visitation will be held at
Janisse Funeral Home
1139 Ouelette Ave Windsor
519-253-5225
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A private family Funeral Service will take place at a later date with Interment at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Windsor Regional Ouellette Campus for the care they provided to both Ugo and Leonilde, and to Tony and Franca and the staff at Dolce Vita for the wonderful care they provided for Ugo over the past three months. Thank you also to Amanda and the wonderful staff at Janisse Funeral Home for their compassion and assistance. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be welcome.