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Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

211 Langstaff Road East

Thornhill, Ontario

John CORSO Obituary

JOHN J. CORSO With great sadness, we announce that John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a short illness at the age of 83. Son of the late Annette and Laurent Corso. Beloved husband of 59 years to Donna (nee Miele). Loving father to John (Marian) and Andrea (Darren). Cherished grandpa to John Jr., Matthew, Michael and Ellie. A highly respected businessman and an active member in his community and church, John touched many lives. Exceptionally caring, he was also admired for his integrity, his kindness and his love and respect for others. A family man above all else, he will be greatly missed by his loved ones and all those who had the good fortune to know him. Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd. E, Thornhill, ON L3T 3Z6 on Thursday, November 17 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) and Friday, November 18 (2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m.). Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Ave., North York, ON M2M 3R7. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The SickKidsFoundation http://gofundraise.sickkidsfoundation.com/goto/JohnJCorso or The Southdown Institute https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-southdown-institute/

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Cassiani Smith

November 22, 2022

Dear Donna, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I grew up in Montreal on the same street (Waverly) as John in a tight knit neighborhood. His Mom would be an occasional babysitter for me and my siblings. He and my cousin, Julio, also his neighbor, were good friends and went to Western together. Years later I found out that my husband knew John as a Western classmate. In the continuing coincidence of "small worlds" I crossed paths with John in business and we had a great time catching up. I remember him as a kind, warm, gentle and interesting person who reached out to help whenever he could. He made you feel that he cared. My prayers are with you and your family. Nancy Cassiani Smith

Gisele Dubois

November 17, 2022

Dear Donna, My sincere condolences to you and your loved ones.

Lisa Meglio

November 15, 2022

Dear Andrea, Darren, Matthew & Ellie. We were so very sorry about the passing of your loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. We didn´t get the chance to meet Mr.Corso, but he certainly sounded like a most wonderful man with a very busy life full of many people who would have enjoyed his presence. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences at this time. Lots of love and healing prayers to you all.
Love, Lisa, Maurizio, Joseph & Dani

Len DiSalvia

November 15, 2022

Very Sorry to hear. He was a great man and Uncle.
Will always remember his laugh.

Jocelyn Hay

November 15, 2022

I had the great privilege of working for Mr. Corso in Montreal some fifty years ago. He was one of the most honest and caring individuals I met in my lifetime. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Russell& Tiina Bayko

November 13, 2022

Dear Andrea & family, please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. We understand that there is a great deal of sorrow but we are certain that the good memories will be internal forever. Russell & Tiina Bayko

Frank Palmay

November 12, 2022

It was an honour to know John. He was wise and kind. I turned to him for advice a number of times. Our heartfelt condolences to Donna and his close family of whom he was very proud. Rest in peace John.

Marguerite

November 12, 2022

Dear Donna and family. My deepest sympathies.
Marguerite Sarrazin

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Memorial Events
for John CORSO

Nov

17

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

211 Langstaff Rd. E,, Thornhill, ON

Nov

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

ON

Nov

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

ON

Nov

19

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Blessed Trinity Parish

3220 Bayview Ave.,, North York, ON

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211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7