It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather on March 17, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Maria de Luz of 58 years. Loving father of the late Gabriella and Jose DaSilva, Eugenia and Octavio Alves, Mario and Anna Verissimo, and Daiene Verissimo. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Jordan, Austin, Joshua, Erica, and Adam. Great grandfather to Luca and Sarah. Dear brother of the late Joao Verissimo, the late Maria Cordeiro, Mariana Carvalho, Clotilde Oliveira, Maria Jose Cabral and their late husbands. Visitation will be held at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton St. E., on Wednesday, March 22 from 2-4p.m. & 5-8p.m. Vigil Prayers beginning on Wednesday at 7:45p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10a.m. on Thursday, March 23 at St. Lawrence Parish. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington.
Dad, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Mar. 20, 2023.