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Mario VELTRI
1932 - 2021
Mario VELTRI
1932 - 2021
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BORN
1932
DIED
2021
Mario VELTRI Obituary
in the bright morning sun of Friday.
Suffering has officially died.
Heal and be at rest, beloved,
as you unite with our Most High."
It is with deep sorrow and abounding, endless love that we mourn the passing of Mario Veltri on May 14, 2021, at the age of 88 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Anna; children, Frank (Fay), Nina, Gino and Lisa; grandchildren, Mario Jr. (Kaitlin), Deanna, Emmalisa, Zachariah and Arianna; great-granddaughter, Eve Francesca.
Mario was predeceased by his parents, Antonia and Francesco and his brother, Amerigo.
In May1952, Mario immigrated to Canada from Italy and spent six months building railroads for a nickel mine in Manitoba using a pick and shovel. After moving to Scarborough, Ontario, he began working as a construction labourer for area homebuilders. He moved up the ranks from labourer to foreman to superintendent. He returned to Italy, married Anna and together they started a new life in Scarborough. His love of the construction trade resulted in Mario starting his own company. In 1965, Mario started with a modest two homes and 55 years later, he has built over a thousand homes in the Durham Region including nine apartment buildings and several commercial projects. After adding land developer to his credentials, Mario also opened Harmony Creek Golf Centre in 1992.
Mario was a trustworthy and well respected businessman. He was two-time past president and honorary life member of the Durham Region Home Builders' Association. He was the recipient of the DRHBA Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement and Community Builder awards. Mario was also recognized as business person of the year by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
Along with an inherent and strong work ethic, Mario advocated the importance of giving back to the community and made significant donations to multiple organizations throughout the years.
In his honour, donations in memory of Mario may be made to St. Gertrude's Building Fund online at stgertrudesos.archtoronto.org or mailed to the parish office at 690 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1G5.
Due to these unprecedented times, private visitation, funeral mass and burial will be held for the immediate family only. A celebratory mass in Mario's honour will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com
Mario believed that faith and family were first and foremost. His legacy of love and devotion as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and businessman will remain ever thine and ever ours.
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Jerry Newton
June 1, 2021
I will miss the chats we would have while enjoying the delicious wings at Harmony Creek golf course. I always looked forward to seeing Mario after the first 9 holes of golf, Whenever I would ask if he was around, I was so lucky that he was. he was such a wonderful gentleman, kind, friendly and so very sociable. My sincere and deepest and heart felt condolences to his family.
Larry Taylor
May 30, 2021
I had the privilege of getting to know Mario through our working relationship while l was employed in the Clarington Planning Department. Mario was a very respected business man. I enjoyed and appreciated our many dealings, knowing Mario always had the best interests of the Municipality at heart. I only heard about Mario's passing today, May 30th, and wanted to pass along my condolences to Mario's family. He will be greatly missed.
Iain Maciver
May 25, 2021
Mario was a wonderful cheerful man. The first person I meet when V&G Trust, my employer was his finance source, moved me to Bowmanville in 1977. Loved his joy of life, taught me a lot about the business. Always a learning fun encounter. Always had a big infectious smile. Condolences to his wife and children.
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Robert & Judy Beitle
May 24, 2021
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Mario. Working for one of the lawyers Mario retained, he convinced us to purchase one his homes in 1981 and thereafter we purchased 3 more Veltri homes. He was not only a great businessman but a wonderful friend who will be missed. He left an indelible footprint on this earth and a legacy that will certainly live on. Most of us can only hope to achieve what Mario achieved in his life. Our most sincere condolences to the family. May his memory be a blessing. Bob, Judy, Bryan and Mark Beitle
Lisa and Frank Martorelli
May 23, 2021
Sending the Veltri family our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frank and Maria Siciliano
May 23, 2021
To the Veltri Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Carmelo and Adela Siciliano
May 23, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to the Veltri Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ted & Pat Bell
May 23, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I first met Mario in the late 1960's in Oshawa at my office. He was driving a truck with a wheel barrow and a shovel in the back. We
have been close friends ever since. We send sincerest condolences to his dear wife & family and thank God for the memories.
Joe and Celia Stano
May 23, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Maggie Shannon
May 22, 2021
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Veltri Family.” Anna, Frank, Fay, Nina, Gino, Lisa, all the grandchildren and the great grandchild”.
I first met Mario in 1985. Relatively new to Real Estate I began selling Veltri homes and I remained working for Mario for the next seven years. During that period I learned a so much from him about New Home construction. Mario had such passion for his homes and the people that bought them.
I returned to Veltri homes and Mario in 1998. I remained for 10 years and along with Ev Dehart helped Mario make many more neighbourhoods. Two in Oshawa and several in Bowmanville.
I always felt proud to sell a Veltri built home, buyers were excited, the home always closed on time and Mario would always follow with his buyers to make sure they were happy with the home.
During my ten years with Mario he hired my son AJ on his return home from University in the USA for summer work on his Golf Course. On one occasion when someone had not shown up at the construction site Mario took AJ out to the site to fill in. AJ told me they had a few laughs together on the drive out and back.
Mario, I feel I am indeed fortunate to have had the opportunity to share some time with you and your family on your Life Journey.
Rest In Peace Mario.
Maggie Shannon
Charlie and Toni Formosa
May 21, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Anna and all the Veltri family during this difficulty time. May the wonderful memories comfort you and give you strength. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Katherine Wraight
May 21, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Veltri Family. Mario was a wonderful man, who carried about people. He built one of our homes, seeing there was no sidewalk or patio or grass, Mario took it upon himself and had this work done. He had a big heart and was a true family man.
Sincerely....Peter and Cathie Wraight
Lina Stano Spencer
May 21, 2021
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mario. May you find comfort in good memories and his lasting legacy.
Patrick John Kelly
May 20, 2021
In June of 1995, I met Mario Veltri for the first time. I was Mario’s banker, but we very quickly became the best of friends. I enjoyed meeting Mario and his brother-in-law, Matteo, regularly at the club. Anna and my wife Nancy became good friends at the same time. Nancy and I came to know Anna, Frank, Fay, Nina, Gino, Lisa & all the beautiful grandchildren over the ensuing years and we felt like part of the family, attending weddings, christenings, Christmas parties, etc.
After I retired, Mario and I would meet at the club for our morning coffee and then make the daily rounds together at the job site, the office, the apartment buildings, etc. When my beautiful wife Nancy passed away in 2014, Mario stood beside me and helped me through the most difficult time of my life. When he knew I was down, he would pick me up. He was more than a friend, he was my brother.
Mario encouraged me to find love again and as only Mario could do, he insisted that I find “a nice Italian girl”. I was thrilled to inform Mario and Anna that in December of 2018, I found my nice Italian girl, Maria Grazia Vitale, while she was on vacation in Canada, visiting her brother Leonardo in Toronto. On Mario’s urging I pursued Maria Grazia and visited her and her mother, Agata, in Catania twice, for a month at a time in 2019. They returned to Canada in February of 2020 and we had lunch with Mario and Anna, shortly after her arrival. It was following this luncheon that Mario told me in no uncertain terms: “Don’t let her get away Pat! She’s the woman for you.” Maria Grazia and I were wed on November 21, 2020 and I kept my promise to Mario.
To Anna, Frank, Fay, Nina, Gino, Lisa & all the beautiful grandchildren, I extend my sincere sympathy and that of Maria Grazia and her mother at the loss of this wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I will miss you my dearest friend and my brother. I love you Mario. May you rest in peace in the arms of God and your family members who have gone before.
Keri-Lee Durno
May 20, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the loving Veltri family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be ever present in your time of sorrow. Sending our love!
Ken, Mary & Keri-Lee Durno xo
Angela
May 20, 2021
I have a lot of good memories of Mario Veltri, having worked for him for 8 years. How he called me Angelita and sang songs to make me smile and how he’d check on me in the kiosk when I was working evenings because he knew my mom worried about me. I wish I could have said hi one more time. My deepest condolences to the family. I wish you all strength and love during this difficult time.
Mandi Paquin-Johnson
May 20, 2021
Once you gained his trust Mario treated you like family. Thank you! Out deepest condolences to the Veltri family.
Mandi Paquin-Johnson and Family
Mandi Paquin-Johnson
May 20, 2021
Once you gained his trust Mario treated you like family. Thank you! Out deepest condolences to the Veltri family.
Mandi Paquin-Johnson and Family
Mike LoMagno and Family
May 20, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Veltri Family.
Connie and Joe Ciulla
May 20, 2021
Dear Mrs. Veltri and Family,
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Veltri. He was a kind, thoughtful and caring man. We all have such wonderful memories of him. Our deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace.
Sebastiano Lo Magno
Mary Sacco
May 19, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family
R.I.P Mr Veltri.
Steve and Agape Labrakos
May 19, 2021
Rest in Peace Mario. Respectfully Steve Labrakos family.
Christina Cupelli
May 18, 2021
My sincere condolences, thinking of the Veltri Family and wishing you all peace and comfort.
Christina Cupelli
May 18, 2021
My sincere condolences, thinking of the Veltri Family and wishing you all peace and comfort.
Mary Kamarinos
May 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to all the family. May he Rest In Peace and his Memory be Eternal.
Mary Kamarinos
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