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JOHN ANTHONY VELLA

JOHN ANTHONY VELLA obituary, Bradford, ON

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Skwarchuk Funeral Home Lathangue Chapel

30 Simcoe Road

Bradford, Ontario

JOHN VELLA Obituary

VELLA, JOHN ANTHONY Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket, on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Muriel (nee Catney). Loving Dad of Mark (Tina) Vella, Maureen (Tom) Gilanders and Colette Vella (Nick Bilissis). Proud Grandad of Anthony, Martina, Joshua and Sydney. Dear Brother of Loretto Vella (Duby Petrovich), Paul (Anna) Vella and Peter (Kim) Vella. Also survived by his aunt, Joan Vella. John will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Private family arrangements. In John's memory, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre skwarchukfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jun. 29, 2020.

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Zuzanna Buzny

July 12, 2020

Sending deepest sympathies and a virtual hug to Muriel and the Family. I was lucky to have worked with John at CanTire and his positive influence on me endures through time. Thank you, John, for bringing out the best

Melinda Garel

July 3, 2020

John was kind enough to lend us the St Therese relic when my son, Austin, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Austin is 8 years cancer free and I am eternally grateful for his precious gift God bless you John.

Lou Ann shirley

July 1, 2020

I looked forward to his beautiful pictures posted on Facebook. Thank you for our prayerful times together. My mom and dad always loved our visits with you and Muriel. Rest in eternal peace John.

Helen Kolisnyk

June 30, 2020

Deepest sympathies to Muriel and family.
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Marcella Sanders

June 29, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Diana

June 29, 2020

My sincere condolences to Muriel and all the family. John was a special person and will be missed by all who knew him. I could especially relate to his sense of humour and the twinkle in his eye that accompanied his special take on things. Much Love.

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Skwarchuk Funeral Home Lathangue Chapel

30 Simcoe Road, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A9