Obituary for Giuseppe Gabriele Romolo Guzzo
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In loving memory of
Giuseppe Gabriele Romolo Guzzo
Nascita: 17 giugno 1937 a Miglierina, Italia
Decesso: 19 dicembre 2023 a Winnipeg, Canada
When I come to the end of my journey,
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget, if you can, that I ever frowned.
Please remember only my smile.
My children who I leave behind,
And their children, all were kind.
Near to them and their families
I was happy all the while.
Oggi, con grande dispiacere e con cuore pesante, la famiglia annuncia la scomparsa di Giuseppe Guzzo. It is with heavy hearts and inconsolable sadness that we announce Dad’s passing.
Pino, (Joseph), as he was affectionately known by in the Italian community and by his family, close relatives, and even closer friends, was born in Miglierina over eighty-six years ago to Pasquale and Carmela (née Loscerbo) Guzzo. He was the only son and middle child between his older sister Marianna (Ninna) Masi and younger sister Angelina Pardi, who have both predeceased him within a short time ago.
In his youth, Papà trained as an apprentice tailor and came to Winnipeg as a master tailor. He worked for the Department of National Defense at 17 Wing Winnipeg, where he spent over thirty-seven years in his working career, earning the name, “Little Joe, the Tailor.” He retired in the year 2000. Giuseppe first came to Winnipeg, by boat, in 1957 when he was twenty years old. He stayed for five years before returning to Amato, Italia where he met Franca (née Cappellano), who became his beloved bride on December 15, 1963. They came back to Winnipeg, again, by boat to start their life journey together. Unfortunately, their young married life was marred by her tragic and untimely death and that of their infant son Paolo on August 11, 1976. However, their union of thirteen years blessed Pino and Franca with two children; Carmelina (Carm), in 1964 and Pasqualino (Pat) in 1969. For over forty-seven years, he had remained widowed and single until his passing, proving his convictions and dedication to his family.
Over the years, Dad watched and guided us as we grew up, ultimately get married and live our own lives. He was proud of whom we have become. He was blessed with grandchildren, Tammy, Melissa and Paolo who are all married. Dad is also survived and remembered by his great-grandchildren, Michaelangelo, Link and baby Owen. Each of his nipoti had a special and unique bond with him. Carmelina and Pat would like to express their undying love and commitment to Dwight, Carm’s husband and to Penny, Pat’s fiancée who shared in this monumental journey. They have become the epitome of unconditional love and support during his illness.
Although Dad was a quiet and unassuming man, he was empathetic and loving towards everyone. He gave ultimate respect to all. He was a proud Italian Canadian. He often said that although Italia was his birthplace, he made Canada his home. We are happy to have had a Father as dedicated and as loving as he was. La famiglia was the best love of his life. He had a good life, which afforded him whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. In 1957, when he came to Winnipeg, he used to go dancing with many of his friends. He was very astute in many ways, once a voracious reader and a lover of music, having played as a young man in the town marching band in Miglierina. His love for music, especially of opera from Bizet’s Carmen, the works of Puccini that include La Bohéme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Turandot to operas and arias from Verdi’s Aida, Rigoletto, Nabucco, il Trovatore, La Traviata, La Forza del Destino, among countless others, was a gift we treasure. In his final moments, in his sleep, he was listening to both renditions of the Ave Maria written by Shubert and Goudnod.
The passing of Giuseppe Gabriele Romolo Guzzo, (our Dad) will leave an unforgiving void in all our lives; having achieved four generations of his lasting legacy through his son Pat’s children and grandchildren. For this, we are eternally grateful to God because of Giuseppe’s strong faith. He went to Church every Sunday, becoming a life-long member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish since 1965, and sending his children and grandchildren to St. Joseph the Worker School.
We, the family, would like to take the time to acknowledge and thank everyone who called to check on how Pino was doing as he lived his senescence with dementia. This includes his many friends, his cousins, many relatives and countless others who would take the time to call or visit Dad at his apartment. We are grateful to Dr. Nobby Woo, his surgeon. We acknowledge with much gratitude, the Urgent Care Department of Concordia Hospital, especially Dr. Bergman, Dr. Anna Ziomek, the nurses, health care aides, the respiratory technologist, and all the staff on the ward and at the east wing of the second floor who helped Dad when he was admitted to hospital. We acknowledge Reverend Dyck, the chaplain at Concordia Hospital, who offered words of comfort at the time of need. We appreciate that Fr. Joshua Gundrum was able to perform Last Rites as Dad was in a bit of distress on his second day at Concordia Urgent Care. We thank Dr. Ormiston, who was Dad’s physician for many years. We need to thank and acknowledge the WRHA Home Care Program, which includes the Case Coordinators, the Visiting Nurses and the Direct Service Staff, who made home visits to ensure Joseph was safe, well cared for, and able to remain independent. Lastly, we appreciate and thank Darcie and the staff at Irene Baron Eden Centre for treating Dad with the utmost respect and making comfortable Joseph’s brief stay.
E.J. Coutu is in charge of Joseph’s funeral arrangements. We invite everyone to visit his website for an account of Giuseppe’s life journey and details of his funeral service, which will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Transcona on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The internment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, next to our Mom, Franca and their son Paolo.
For those who wish to make any contributions in Mr. Giuseppe (Joseph) Guzzo’s memory, please do so to the Alzheimer’s Society in Winnipeg, to the Concordia Hospital, to the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, or to any charity of choice in the community of Winnipeg.
In death, after forty-seven years apart, Pino will be united with his beloved bride, Franca and their infant son, Paolo. They have awaited Dad’s arrival at Heaven’s gate with open arms so they can walk together in Paradise. Until we meet again, with God’s will, be at peace and please continue to watch over us. All of you are and will be forever missed and eternally loved by all of us.
Dad, you have left your mark in this world through the love you gave to all of us.
Riposa in pace.
.
In loving memory of
Giuseppe Gabriele Romolo Guzzo
Nascita: 17 giugno 1937 a Miglierina, Italia
Decesso: 19 dicembre 2023 a Winnipeg, Canada
When I come to the end of my journey,
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget, if you can, that I ever frowned.
Please remember only my smile.
My children who I leave behind,
And their children, all were kind.
Near to them and their families
I was happy all the while.
Oggi, con grande dispiacere e con cuore pesante, la famiglia annuncia la scomparsa di Giuseppe Guzzo. It is with heavy hearts and inconsolable sadness that we announce Dad’s passing.
Pino, (Joseph), as he was affectionately known by in the Italian community and by his family, close relatives, and even closer friends, was born in Miglierina over eighty-six years ago to Pasquale and Carmela (née Loscerbo) Guzzo. He was the only son and middle child between his older sister Marianna (Ninna) Masi and younger sister Angelina Pardi, who have both predeceased him within a short time ago.
In his youth, Papà trained as an apprentice tailor and came to Winnipeg as a master tailor. He worked for the Department of National Defense at 17 Wing Winnipeg, where he spent over thirty-seven years in his working career, earning the name, “Little Joe, the Tailor.” He retired in the year 2000. Giuseppe first came to Winnipeg, by boat, in 1957 when he was twenty years old. He stayed for five years before returning to Amato, Italia where he met Franca (née Cappellano), who became his beloved bride on December 15, 1963. They came back to Winnipeg, again, by boat to start their life journey together. Unfortunately, their young married life was marred by her tragic and untimely death and that of their infant son Paolo on August 11, 1976. However, their union of thirteen years blessed Pino and Franca with two children; Carmelina (Carm), in 1964 and Pasqualino (Pat) in 1969. For over forty-seven years, he had remained widowed and single until his passing, proving his convictions and dedication to his family.
Over the years, Dad watched and guided us as we grew up, ultimately get married and live our own lives. He was proud of whom we have become. He was blessed with grandchildren, Tammy, Melissa and Paolo who are all married. Dad is also survived and remembered by his great-grandchildren, Michaelangelo, Link and baby Owen. Each of his nipoti had a special and unique bond with him. Carmelina and Pat would like to express their undying love and commitment to Dwight, Carm’s husband and to Penny, Pat’s fiancée who shared in this monumental journey. They have become the epitome of unconditional love and support during his illness.
Although Dad was a quiet and unassuming man, he was empathetic and loving towards everyone. He gave ultimate respect to all. He was a proud Italian Canadian. He often said that although Italia was his birthplace, he made Canada his home. We are happy to have had a Father as dedicated and as loving as he was. La famiglia was the best love of his life. He had a good life, which afforded him whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. In 1957, when he came to Winnipeg, he used to go dancing with many of his friends. He was very astute in many ways, once a voracious reader and a lover of music, having played as a young man in the town marching band in Miglierina. His love for music, especially of opera from Bizet’s Carmen, the works of Puccini that include La Bohéme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Turandot to operas and arias from Verdi’s Aida, Rigoletto, Nabucco, il Trovatore, La Traviata, La Forza del Destino, among countless others, was a gift we treasure. In his final moments, in his sleep, he was listening to both renditions of the Ave Maria written by Shubert and Goudnod.
The passing of Giuseppe Gabriele Romolo Guzzo, (our Dad) will leave an unforgiving void in all our lives; having achieved four generations of his lasting legacy through his son Pat’s children and grandchildren. For this, we are eternally grateful to God because of Giuseppe’s strong faith. He went to Church every Sunday, becoming a life-long member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish since 1965, and sending his children and grandchildren to St. Joseph the Worker School.
We, the family, would like to take the time to acknowledge and thank everyone who called to check on how Pino was doing as he lived his senescence with dementia. This includes his many friends, his cousins, many relatives and countless others who would take the time to call or visit Dad at his apartment. We are grateful to Dr. Nobby Woo, his surgeon. We acknowledge with much gratitude, the Urgent Care Department of Concordia Hospital, especially Dr. Bergman, Dr. Anna Ziomek, the nurses, health care aides, the respiratory technologist, and all the staff on the ward and at the east wing of the second floor who helped Dad when he was admitted to hospital. We acknowledge Reverend Dyck, the chaplain at Concordia Hospital, who offered words of comfort at the time of need. We appreciate that Fr. Joshua Gundrum was able to perform Last Rites as Dad was in a bit of distress on his second day at Concordia Urgent Care. We thank Dr. Ormiston, who was Dad’s physician for many years. We need to thank and acknowledge the WRHA Home Care Program, which includes the Case Coordinators, the Visiting Nurses and the Direct Service Staff, who made home visits to ensure Joseph was safe, well cared for, and able to remain independent. Lastly, we appreciate and thank Darcie and the staff at Irene Baron Eden Centre for treating Dad with the utmost respect and making comfortable Joseph’s brief stay.
E.J. Coutu is in charge of Joseph’s funeral arrangements. We invite everyone to visit his website for an account of Giuseppe’s life journey and details of his funeral service, which will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Transcona on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The internment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, next to our Mom, Franca and their son Paolo.
For those who wish to make any contributions in Mr. Giuseppe (Joseph) Guzzo’s memory, please do so to the Alzheimer’s Society in Winnipeg, to the Concordia Hospital, to the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, or to any charity of choice in the community of Winnipeg.
In death, after forty-seven years apart, Pino will be united with his beloved bride, Franca and their infant son, Paolo. They have awaited Dad’s arrival at Heaven’s gate with open arms so they can walk together in Paradise. Until we meet again, with God’s will, be at peace and please continue to watch over us. All of you are and will be forever missed and eternally loved by all of us.
Dad, you have left your mark in this world through the love you gave to all of us.
Riposa in pace.
.