Nicola FALSETTO

Eulogy for NICOLA FALSETTO:

In March of 1931, a precious baby boy was born in Cleto, Italy. He was the second child of 5, born to Anna and Pietro Falsetto. His siblings are Giuseppina Fata, Maria Fermo, Ofelia Falsetti, and Fortunato Falsetto. Those days were very poor times and this young boy discovered what it meant to be a man very quickly. He loved his family very much and therefore, helped with the responsibility of supporting his family by working at various places; for example, in the fields, crushing olives. His sense of responsibility for his family was selfless. In fact, helping and giving was his way of life. That baby boy was our dad, Nicola Falsetto, one of the most remarkable men of his time.
In September of 1959, both mom and dad migrated to Canada. He finally married the love of his life, our beautiful mom, Lina. Our dad had to wait seven years before he could marry our mom. Our mom was the youngest of the girls in her family, and in those days, custom was that the older girls must marry first!
Once he arrived in Canada, our dad worked very hard to earn a living. He worked many different jobs, but mostly in construction, paving and cement work. Our dad was a respectful man with everyone. His happy and funny nature made him an easy person to get along with. Everywhere he went; there was always somebody who knew Nicola Falsetto.
Together with our mom, they raised 5 children. Our home was always surrounded by family. Since our parents were the first to migrate from each of their families, our home was opened to their siblings when they came to begin their life in Canada. Once they were settled, our home consisted of dad, mom, us five children, our grandfather and two uncles. There were 10 of us at the dinner table every night. We used to call ourselves “The Waltons”
Did you know that our dad was a very good dancer? In fact, each time we were at a wedding, my sisters and I would fight over who would get to dance certain songs with him. For example, Delilah or the Tarantella! Yes, our dad taught us how to dance! He was so proud when he was on the dance floor with any one of his daughters.
Our dad set good examples for his boys by being a good family man. Our home was always full of love. He demonstrated this first, through loving our mom. She made it very easy for him and everyone, as she is a remarkable woman of love and peace. Together they always made our home a loving place to come back to.
Our dad was very proud of his home. He got to enjoy his custom built Bungalow for 15 years, and his door was open to anyone, anytime. He loved company and they loved him! He was proud to offer many of us his homemade sausage and homemade wine.
Our dad was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren, Teresa, Amanda, Stephanie, Diana, Lisa, Carmine, Lina, Anthony, Nicola, and Ava. He also has 1 grandchild on the way and one great grandchild, Tobias. He adored each and every one of them, and they in turn all cherished their Nonno!
He taught us 5 children many things, such as not taking anything or anyone for granted; but most of all, loving and respecting everyone. He loved us and our mom with a great passion right to his last breath. In fact, one of his last words was that he loved EVERYONE!
All the flowers, cards, food, tears and everyone here today, show how you all return your love. This means a lot to us. THANK YOU.
Mamma, Papa ti adorato dal primo giorno che lui ha posato gli occhi su de te fina al suo ultimo giorno. La sua vita era completa con te al suo fianco. Sappiamo quanto sara difficile di non avere lui vicino, ma lui sara sempre vicino a noi nel profondo del nostri cuore.
In closing, Pope John XXIII once said, "It's easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.”
OUR FATHER WAS A REAL FATHER. HE WAS OUR HERO AND OUR LOVE.
Good Bye Papa!

Dear Daddy:

A special person, a special face, someone I LOVE and can't replace. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories daddy, you left behind.
You are LOVED with a love beyond all telling. Missed with a grief beyond all tears.
You are and will be forever in my heart, papa!
May God hold you in the palm of his hand and may you enjoy the beauty and glory of heaven. You deserve it Papa!

Tua Figlia,
Anna

Lina, Anna, Gina, Nella, Franco, Peter and Families. I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. He was such a great man and I am going to miss him so much. For the past year I have had the pleasure of meeting almost the entire family and you all made me feel so welcome. Lina I can not express how much I appreciate you and all your children. You are a amazing ladie and I am so sadned by your loss. Nicola ment alot to me. I wish you all the best.

Dear Anna, my heart is sad for you and your family. Know that my love and prayers are with you and your memories will see you through. God's blessings be with you all.

Gina, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Our hearts go out to your entire family. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Nella there are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May you all find the strength at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My sincerest condolences to the Falsetto family. Another star is shining down on us from above. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of such a loving man.
Sincerely and with lots of love, Vincenza, Bruno & family

To Nella and family. My most heart felt sympathies at this difficult time. Our tabenackle candle glows in the memory of your father. May peace come to you and your family.

Dorothy Ouimet

Dear Franco, Missy, Nicola, Ava and the entire Falsetto family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of Nicola. He was such a wonderful person and always treated his guests as family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. due to illness we are unable to attend the service. Love Brenda, Terry and family.

Dear Franco, Missy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Dear Anna (and Family),
Thinking of you at this difficult time, and knowing the memories of your dear Father will keep you close to him forever! Take care.

To Anna and her family,

My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. I feel your sorrow and your pain. My deepest condolences to you, dear Anna.

Gina and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gina, my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Franco and Peter

I'm sorry for your loss.

On behalf of my parents, Luigi & Liliana Mazzarello, we are truly sorry to hear of Nicola's passing. He was such a gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Annamaria Marshall

Famiglia Falsetto,
Le nostre piu sentite condoglianze.
Viviana Falsetto e Famiglia

Famiglia Falsetto,
Le nostre piu sentite condoglianze.
Viviana Falsetto e famiglia.

My dearest friend Anna and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of you very precious Father, Nonno and Great Nonno. Know that you are in my heart and prayers during this most difficult time. May God comfort and carry you above this storm. You are loved.

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire Falsetto family. God bless you Nicola.

Dear Gina, Lisa, Carmine,

We will always remember Zio Nicola sitting on the front porch tending to his fig trees... One of his many passions. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Our deepest condolences.
Dante & Carmela Falsetto and family.

Gina, Lisa, Carmen and family

Sylvie and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Franco, Peter and Family

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.

Sentite condoglianze,Mario Conforti & Famiglia,(COMPARE' NICOLA,R.I.P)

Dear Peter, Tracy, Lina and Anthony
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father and nonno. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Joe & Daniela Ranieri and family

Dear Signora Lina and Family,
We are very saddened by the loss of our special and wonderful friend, Nicola.
God bless you all in this momentsand rest him in peace.
Rodica, Dan and Bogdan

Dear Peter and Frank and family,
I was so sad to see Peter's post last night about your dad's passing. I was at a loss for words. Losing my dad was the hardest thing that I'd ever had to go through. I know the pain you are feeling. Know that your dad is no longer suffering and is in a better place. All of his grandkids now how their own angel watching over them. Talk about your dad every day and he will live on with you forever. Although I didn't know him personally, I can tell from photos that he was very proud of his family. Keep this with you forever. Thinking of you in this very difficult time.

Franco, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Peter,

My deepest condolences for your loss. Your father was a true original. A warm-hearted man who raised a wonderful family.

Franco, Missy, Nic and Ava,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Erin, Steve, Tanner and Cole

Dear Anna & Family so sorry for your loss.
Mary Barnes

Dear Tracy and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Our most sincere condolences to all of his family and friends alike.
We are all suffering a great loss but we know how lucky and blessed we were to have known such a nice, kind,loving and generous man but even more so, to be related to him.
Zio Nicola will be missed immensely by all of us but we hope his wife and children will be comforted knowing how very special a human being he was and has left behind a treasured legacy; his beautiful family.
We wish Zia Lina and her children and families, prayers and thoughts during the difficult time of sorrow.
We loved him dearly and he will be in our hearts forever and never to be forgotten.
May he rest in the arms of our Lord, in eternal peace.