Passed away at Toronto General Hospital, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Carbone). Loved father of Rosemary Bertrand and her husband Claude, Cathy Piraino and her husband Bart and Rosario Raia and his wife Maria. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Anthony, Mario, Nancy, Isabella and Michelangelo. Dear brother of Giuseppe, Francesco Mariella and Enza and their families and brother-in-law of Enzo, Andrea, Rosetta and Gaetana and their families. Survived also by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to all of the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Transplant Team at Toronto General Hospital. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Thursday and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Vigil Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 304 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery . If desired, memorial contributions to the Lung Association or the Diabetes Association would be sincerely appreciated by the family.