Nazzareno Tassone

It is with great sadness that the family of Nazzareno Tassone announces his passing at the age of 78 on March 5, 2013. Nazzareno was born in Serra San Bruno, Calabria, Italy on November 18, 1934 to Bruno and Maria Rosaria Tassone. In April 1959, he immigrated of Port Arthur alongside his brother Antonio in search of a new beginning. The following year, the love of his life Gina (nee Tozzo) joined him in Canada and they were married on May 28, 1960. Together they lovingly raised their five children, Bruno, Tony, Rosemary, Salvatore and Joyce. A man of honour, he always made sure to provide for his family. In 1988, he retired from The Great Lakes Paper Mill. He was a member of the Italian Cultural Center for over 30 years and could often be found playing a friendly game of cards at Bar Italia. Nazzareno had a passion for the outdoors and animals. He spent many days nurturing his animals, gardening and enjoying time with family and friends. His greatest joy was watching his five children and fourteen grandchildren grow up. He was a proud father who always aimed to instill good values and strength in his children. A child at heart himself, he always captured the love and admiration of children. Never one to pass up a good party, his happiest moments were sharing a glass of his homemade wine with family and friends as they gathered together in celebration. Nazzareno will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Gina, his children: Bruno (Mary), Tony (Cheryl), Rosemary (John) Bennardo, Salvatore (Lina), Joyce (Cory) Brown; grandchildren: Lindsay, Marcus, Jennifer, Amanda, Stacey, Gina, Tony, Melissa, Sara, Elena, Ashley, Nazzareno, Cole and Maeve; siblings: Giuseppe (Filomena), Salvatore (Pina), Antonio (Raffaela), Cosimo (Immaculata), Marietta Larizza, Angelina Pisani, Bruna (Bruno) Larizza; brothers-in-law: Nazzareno (Carrie) Tozzo, Antonio Tozzo; sisters-in-law: Sara Costanzo and Rita (Frank) Fabiano; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Bruno and Maria Rosaria Tassone, father -in-law and mother-in-law Salvatore and Giusepina Tozzo, sister and brother-in-law Rosina and Bruno Caruso, brothers-in-law: Nazzareno Larizza, Domenico Pisani, Cosimo Tozzo and Mario Tozzo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 11th, 2013 with a Mass being celebrated by Rev. Maurizio Maifredi c.s. at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 123 Hilldale Road. Visitation for family and friends will be held at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 beginning at 2:00 PM and ending with the Vigil Prayers at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. As he looks upon us he would glance at us with his contagious smile and quote his favorite words, "Don't worry, be Happy" On-Line Condolences may be offered at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca "