Obituary for Michele Turco
Michele Turco
June 6, 1938 - March 22, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather Michele Turco, at the age of 82, on March 22, 2021, at TBRHCS peacefully with family by his side.
Michele was born on June 6, 1938 in Paterno Calabro, Italy. He was the oldest of 9 children. He immigrated to Canada in 1968, and he worked various jobs, until he retired from Can Car/Bombardier. He met and married the love of his life Maria Ricci in 1973, and together they raised two devoted and loving daughters.
Michele enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, mushroom and blueberry picking, where he often shared the fruits of his labour with his family and friends. Dad was passionate about carrying on the traditions of making tomato sauce, with his tomatoes he grew from seedlings, wine and cured meats. Michele was happiest when surrounded by family and friends enjoying a glass of wine, a home cooked meal and sharing stories. He was most proud of his two daughters and dearly loved his two beautiful granddaughters and cherished his son-in-law.
Michele is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria, his daughters Rosa (Frank) Fabiano, Lina Turco, granddaughters Caitlyn and Alyssa Fabiano, siblings; Francesca Trevisan, Carmine (Maria) Turco, Luigi (Myriam), Rita (Piero Bonifacio), Ida, in Italy and brother-in-law, Giuseppe Cassano, in Belgium and Pietro (Modestina) Ricci, numerous nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy and Belgium.
He was predeceased by his parents Francesco Turco and Rosina Benincasa, In-laws, Guiseppe Ricci and Carmela Sale, Sisters Nella, Maria, and Lina, In-Laws Francesco Naccarato, Antonio Florio, Pietro Trevisan, Cologero Provenza, and Rosa and Raffaele Spina.
Due to restrictions a visitation with social distancing will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street. Those wishing to attend the visitation are asked to register on Michele’s page at www.sargentandson.com. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021, at St. Anthony’s R.C., celebrated by Fr. Luigi Filippini at 10:30am. Those wishing to attend the mass are asked to register online. Those wishing to watch the service virtually may do so on the Sargent & Son Facebook page. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Northern Cardiac Fund at TBRHSC, Diabetes Canada or to St. Anthony’s Church. Online condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
WE LOVE YOU DAD, WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS
CON GRANDE AMORE TI RICORDIAMO SEMPRE PAPA
June 6, 1938 - March 22, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather Michele Turco, at the age of 82, on March 22, 2021, at TBRHCS peacefully with family by his side.
Michele was born on June 6, 1938 in Paterno Calabro, Italy. He was the oldest of 9 children. He immigrated to Canada in 1968, and he worked various jobs, until he retired from Can Car/Bombardier. He met and married the love of his life Maria Ricci in 1973, and together they raised two devoted and loving daughters.
Michele enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, mushroom and blueberry picking, where he often shared the fruits of his labour with his family and friends. Dad was passionate about carrying on the traditions of making tomato sauce, with his tomatoes he grew from seedlings, wine and cured meats. Michele was happiest when surrounded by family and friends enjoying a glass of wine, a home cooked meal and sharing stories. He was most proud of his two daughters and dearly loved his two beautiful granddaughters and cherished his son-in-law.
Michele is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria, his daughters Rosa (Frank) Fabiano, Lina Turco, granddaughters Caitlyn and Alyssa Fabiano, siblings; Francesca Trevisan, Carmine (Maria) Turco, Luigi (Myriam), Rita (Piero Bonifacio), Ida, in Italy and brother-in-law, Giuseppe Cassano, in Belgium and Pietro (Modestina) Ricci, numerous nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy and Belgium.
He was predeceased by his parents Francesco Turco and Rosina Benincasa, In-laws, Guiseppe Ricci and Carmela Sale, Sisters Nella, Maria, and Lina, In-Laws Francesco Naccarato, Antonio Florio, Pietro Trevisan, Cologero Provenza, and Rosa and Raffaele Spina.
Due to restrictions a visitation with social distancing will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street. Those wishing to attend the visitation are asked to register on Michele’s page at www.sargentandson.com. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021, at St. Anthony’s R.C., celebrated by Fr. Luigi Filippini at 10:30am. Those wishing to attend the mass are asked to register online. Those wishing to watch the service virtually may do so on the Sargent & Son Facebook page. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Northern Cardiac Fund at TBRHSC, Diabetes Canada or to St. Anthony’s Church. Online condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
WE LOVE YOU DAD, WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS
CON GRANDE AMORE TI RICORDIAMO SEMPRE PAPA