Antonio Parasuco

Antonio Parasuco

Antonio Parasuco Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 11, 2009.
OBITUARY ANTONIO PARASUCO 1923 - 2009 With our deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our Papa and dearest Nonno, on February 9, 2009. Antonio came to Canada in 1956 to make a better life for his family and, in turn, his grandchildren. Devoted husband to his beautiful late wife, Gaetana. He loved and raised with pride his six children Salvatore (Rosina), Giuseppe (Aileen), Antonia (Ian), Dominic (Theresa), Tina (Giuseppe) and Giacomino (Maria). He cherished and spoiled his sixteen grandchildren Vanessa, Jason, Fabrizio, Sheena, Samantha, Leandra, James, Alessia, Chiara, Chelsea, Gianluca, Ashley, Amanda, Alanna, Giuliano and Melanie. He was adored by his nieces, nephews, his sisters Rachelina and Giuseppina (Sebastiano), cousins, as well as many other relatives and friends, both here and in Italy. We thank all our relatives for their care and support throughout our father's life. The family extends their gratitude to Mildred, his caregiver and new found friend. He was a memorable host to all who attended any of his many "festas", feeding and enriching so many lives. "Nonno, we know you are with your Gioia again, you will both be forever in our hearts." Visitation will be held at: 10,300 Boul. Pie IX, (corner Fleury), Montreal North on Wednesday, February 11 from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and Friday as of 8 a.m. The funeral will be celebrated on Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. at Madona Del Divino Amore church, 765 Roland Forget, Laval, thence to the Laval Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gaetana and Antonio Parasuco Foundation at the RVH would be greatly appreciated. ( www.royalvic.com ) or 514-843-1543. "If love could have kept you here, you would never have gone."

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February 18, 2009

Barreca Family posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2009

Sandra Secondo posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2009

Tom and Judy Irwin posted to the memorial.

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Barreca Family

February 18, 2009

Dear Parasuco Family,

We just heard the news. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Sandra Secondo

February 13, 2009

My most sincere sympathies for the loss of your father.  May you be blessed with courage to see you through these difficult moments.

Tom and Judy Irwin

February 13, 2009

Dear Sal and family, We extend to you and your family our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your papa.May you all be spared further sorrow and may the love of those who surround you and our prayers which we send to you today help to sustain you at this time. You are in our thoughts.
Tom and Judy Irwin
Alltype Remco Group Manager.

Joe/Lina Fascetto & Family

February 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our Deepest Symphathy

Bianca Salerno

February 11, 2009

Far all of you that will miss him:
It doesn't matter if you never got to travel the world, or be an olympic gold medalist.
It doesn't matter if you never got to stand on a stage and hear the applause of thousands of fans, or win the lottery.
All that matters, is if you get to meet the one person that makes you feel like you did all that.
You get to see the world through his eyes and feel like the best just because he said you are.
You felt loved because he was the one cheering you on, when you wanted to give up, and he was the one that made you feel like a million bucks, because all your victories, were his too.
He celebrated your life with you, because your happiness, was his happiness.
That to me, will always be a dad.
God bless him and continue to be the family he was so proud of.

Debbie Bultz

February 11, 2009

Being recently hired I know I don't know any of you all that well, but I wish to extend my sympathies to the entire Parasuco family.

Liliane Franco

February 11, 2009

Dear Vanessa and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that you can soften your sadness with precious memories. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Giuseppe & Maria Lentini

February 11, 2009

Dear Salvatore, Giuseppe, Antonietta, Domenico, Tina and Giacomo -- Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. You are all in our prayers at this difficult time. Nino was loved by all who knew him and he will be missed. Domenico, thank you for bringing your Dad to Ottawa so that we could have that last short visit and walk down memory lane, laughing about our youth in Capizzi.
Giuseppe and Maria Lentini

Tony Secondo & Family

February 11, 2009

He will be missed and long-remembered. From the very first time I met “Signore Parasuco”, in 1974, his warmth and welcome has stayed with me. His passion for life, sense of humour and compassion have touched and influenced me in many ways throughout the years. Fond memories are plenty: from keeping the greenest grass I ever saw (his techniques I still use today) to the love of his farm to the caring for his family and to the lighting up of his eyes as he proudly told me about his sixteen grandchildren.

My family and I extend sincere condolences to Salvatore, Joe, Antonia, Domenic, Tina, Jack and families. And to all whose life has been touched by this remarkable person.

Dominic Romani

February 11, 2009

Dear Salvatore,Joe,Dominic and entire Parasuco family,
I will always fondly remember the passion he had for his farmette in L'Assomption.Cherish those wonderful days and the generosity your father had for his first love, his family,
Sincerest condolences
Dominic Romani and family

Tibor Hollander

February 11, 2009

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Kathleen & Tony Fulcro

February 11, 2009

Dear Joe and Aileen & family Parasuco,

May the memories you hold dear in your heart sustain you in this most difficult time. Godspeed to Antonio.

Fabrizio Barreca

February 11, 2009

Nonno,

You are a wonderful person, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will always cherish the memories I have with you. Through my hardest times you were always there for me. You helped me get through it. I still remember our time you and I spent at the farm like it was yesterday. Campagna was one of the places you and I shared many wonderful times. I'll truly miss our conversations about those wonderful times, and will always treasure them. What you and I have is special and you will forever be in my heart.

I love you Nonno forever and for always. You will always be the best friend I ever had.

Jackie & Doug Breithaupt

February 11, 2009

A life well lived will never be forgotten. Antonio will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time. You are the living testament to your Mom and Dad's lives and their example of love and kindness. We extend our deepest condolences.

Dora And Gerry Pampena

February 11, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

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