Antonio Florian GERONAZZO
Antonio Florian GERONAZZO
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Antonio GERONAZZO Obituary
September 21, 1934 – Valdobbiadene, Italy
March 4, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta
Antonio beloved husband of Amelia Geronazzo (nee Fabbrici) of Calgary, AB, passed away on March 4, 2017 at the age of 82 years. His parents Giovanni and Bernardina Geronazzo of Valdobbiadene, Italy, were both farmers and entrepreneurs - building the Rifugio Belvedere in Pianezze where Antonio and his sister Maria served tourists and locals throughout their teenage and young adult lives. In 1956, at the adventurous age of 21, he immigrated to Canada. Antonio worked with Dario Machinist, Western Gympsum and a few other building supply companies before beginning to apprentice as a machinist with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in the early 1960s. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers with a fondly remembered 35-year career that was retold to friends and family on many occasions throughout his life. Antonio was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman, enjoyed making wine each fall, and hiking the mountains of both Italy and Canada. He travelled frequently back to his homeland to enjoy the company of his classmates and friends, but Canada was his new home and he was very grateful for the life it afforded him and his family. He will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman who had a great appreciation for nature and wildlife. Antonio was predeceased by his three sisters Giuseppina, Amabile, and Maria as well as his wife Amelia Fabbrici. Antonio is survived by his sister Gianna (Resta with her family), relatives Carlo, Elena, Adriana and Stefania Geronazzo, his daughters and their spouses, Bernadette and Cody, Marina and Keith; his son George - as well as his grandchild, Gabriela. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North) on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the World Wildlife Fund Canada, Suite 410, PO Box 26288 Brm B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 Telephone: 1 (800) 267 – 2632, www.panda.org. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Antonio Geronazzo, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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Papa and I skiing at Lake Louise - wonderful memory!
Bernadette Geronazzo
March 3, 2019
On this day, nearly two years since my dear Papa, Antonio Geronazzo, passed away I am reminded of the wonderful times we had together. Consider this, Antonio was a poor farmer's son, from the hilltop village of Valdobbiadene and yet, in raising each of us made musical lessons possible and encouraged us to take part in any and all manner of sports. Church was a tradition on Sunday mornings and we grew up always knowing of our heritage with his many stories. I'm so grateful we had the chance to ski at Lake Louise and do so many other things together in his final years. Did you know, Antonio did not feel completely dressed unless he had applied after shave and cologne? He was a man of dignity, wisdom and compassion. I will be forever grateful for the sacrifices he made for our sake and for his endless love for every member of his family.
Kelly McKean
November 1, 2017
I have many fond memories of Mr. Geronazzo. However, my most vivid is of Mr. G as Junior Achievement chauffer. Marina and I were avid Junior Achievers throughout high school and Mr. G and my parents took turns driving us every week. From the vantage point of the back seat I remember Mr. G hunched over the steering wheel while peals of raucous teenage girl laughter rang out from the back. Sometimes, depending on the conversation he'd talk with us but more often than not Marina and I were wrapped up in our own little world. Every once in a while when we were being particularly obnoxious on some inane topic or other and giggling incessantly he'd remind us that we were in fact not alone in the car and that we should take pity on him because the noise was making his ears bleed. Other times we'd hear him muttering to himself and shaking his head at some of our conversation topics. I'm sure that most evenings he'd have rather been at home watching his favorite show, Stampede Wrestling, but he always showed up on his night to drive us Junior Achievers home in good humour.
He is missed.
Heritage photo with Nonno only months before he passed away
Gabriela Geronazzo
October 15, 2017
Nonno was particular. He liked routine and lived by it. He liked things that were familiar. To change something would be disruptive.
The most important thing to him was his family. But next in line was his cooking most notably his special pasta sauce. He put everything in his sauce everything but the kitchen sink. But he was still particular about it. And if you tried to add something new to itwell let's just say, it would be met with resistance and possibly a lecture.
Nonno loved when family visited him. He loved to feed them and always made sure there was plenty in the house for any occasion and any number of guests.
One time, I went over for the afternoon to visit with Nonno. We were going to have lunch together. Surprise, surprise we decided to have pasta. So out comes Nonno's signature sauce
While I was cooking, he said, you can do anything you want to the sauce, but don't change it.
Naturally, I started looking for spices in the cupboard that he might not have used, I found a sealed shaker of curry powder. Of course, I asked him before I added any and his response was, I don't like it!. I thought that was odd since it hadn't been opened. I asked him why he didn't like it and he replied, I don't have to try it to know I don't like it.
I continued cooking and snuck in a bit of the curry into the sauce.
When it was time for lunch, Nonno enjoyed the pasta so much he had three helpings. It wasn't until the final helping that he asked, what did you do to make it taste so good?
I got up, pulled out the curry and showed him. He took the shaker, and added some more to his last helping.
Proving that sometimes, change even when not requested can be a good thing.
Just like what we are experiencing now. This change that has come about with the passing of Nonno. We didn't request it, and neither did he. But we don't have to view it as a bad thing because it's not. He has merely left his physical form and continues to be with us in spirit.
The joys in life are when we get to spend time together. And that is how we can choose to remember him it's how I will remember him. Through the times, we have spent together.
While Nonno had many qualities, the ones I will remember the most are that he was a loving father and a very caring grandfather. He was so proud of anything I did, and everything I took joy in doing. He was a great example to me of strength and his commitment to family.
Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there's a memory they are in our hearts to stay.
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October 15, 2017
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Marina Geronazzo
October 15, 2017
Collage of the life of Antonio - memory board #1
Marina Geronazzo
October 15, 2017
August 30, 2017
Dear Papa, we miss you dearly but our fond memories comfort us in times of sorrow missing your wonderful association. Your continued journey instills a sense of gratitude and happiness that you can be together with family and we can join you again one day. With love, Guido PS. Everything is great in Pienezze NY.
Papa with Bernadette, Georgo and Marina - happy together!
Marina Geronazzo
August 30, 2017
You are deeply missed Papa. We enjoyed sharing time with you and appreciated your love and wisdom. We wish you could still be here but appreciate that God called you home and you are at peace, reunited with Mama and all your relations who have passed. We love you more than words could ever say and treasure the times we had together.
March 16, 2017
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your "larger than life" dad and grandad. We enjoyed him so much when he came to visit our office. He always brought smiles and laughter to our day. May the memories in your hearts live on.
Dr. Kent Stringham and staff
Keith Hinckley
March 14, 2017
"The best there is, the best there was, the best there'll every be!" Thank you Papa for your stories, laughter and close association! "In the mean time and between time", Your son-in-law, Guido Grazie mille!
Karen Steinmann
March 13, 2017
Dear Marina, Keith and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thinking about you.
Randy Kreutz
March 10, 2017
To Bernadette & Family
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
March 10, 2017
Rest in Peace my friend
Tony Cimmino
Lynn Paulhus
March 10, 2017
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet Antonio. He told me of his adventures in life and his family whom he loved with all his heart.
March 9, 2017
Le nostre piu' sentite condoglianze per la perdita del Vostro caro .sincerely ..Ben and ADELE PRADELLA .
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