Obituary for Giancarlo Dalla Zuanna
DALLAZUANNA, Giancarlo. It is with great sadness to announce his sudden passing on March 23, 2021 in his 83rd year. He leaves behind his loving wife Carmen, children Roy (Connie), Amy (David) and Leeza (Pat), his grandchildren Daniel, Alexander, Ariana, Tyler and Rachel and his niece, Tania. Predeceased by his brother Ivano and sister-in-law Loretta. His loving sister-in-laws, Clara (John), Mirella (Benito), Rosanna (Robert) and brother-in-law John (Nancy) and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He will be greatly missed and remembered through many stories.
Born in Valstagna, Vicenza on August 13, 1938. He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by loving aunts and uncles in Italy before he went to boarding school in Vicenza. It was there that he learned his trade of being a machinist and after graduation he spent some time in the army before he was reunited with his brother Ivano in Canada, where he immigrated in 1961. Soon after his arrival in Canada he met his wife Carmen and they have been married for over 58 years. They raised their beautiful children in Toronto.
He will always be #1 in their lives as anyone who knew him would understand the running joke that he was always #1 and 'you better not forget it'. He loved being the centre of attention and always knew how to make you laugh. He always had to mark every occasion with a photo and made sure you documented it so you wouldn’t forget he was there. Everyday was his ‘birthday’ he used to say because he was alive. He lived life to the fullest and always appreciated every day and every moment he had especially with his family. He loved to spend time with his family any chance he got and never said no to any opportunity to see them. He was always present for any special event for his kids or grandchildren and never said no to an invitation to celebrate them. He was often seen at the hockey arena to watch his grandchildren play hockey and everyone got to meet the man with the big smile and funny jokes. He was like a dad to more than just his own kids and will be fondly remembered by many. He loved to organize social gatherings and there was never a weekend that he wasn’t with family or friends. He always reminded his family that when this day would come he wanted us to have a party to celebrate him. Even though he can’t be with us we will celebrate his life everyday. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
Due to the attendance limitations, A private viewing and funeral will take place.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Alzheimers Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Born in Valstagna, Vicenza on August 13, 1938. He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by loving aunts and uncles in Italy before he went to boarding school in Vicenza. It was there that he learned his trade of being a machinist and after graduation he spent some time in the army before he was reunited with his brother Ivano in Canada, where he immigrated in 1961. Soon after his arrival in Canada he met his wife Carmen and they have been married for over 58 years. They raised their beautiful children in Toronto.
He will always be #1 in their lives as anyone who knew him would understand the running joke that he was always #1 and 'you better not forget it'. He loved being the centre of attention and always knew how to make you laugh. He always had to mark every occasion with a photo and made sure you documented it so you wouldn’t forget he was there. Everyday was his ‘birthday’ he used to say because he was alive. He lived life to the fullest and always appreciated every day and every moment he had especially with his family. He loved to spend time with his family any chance he got and never said no to any opportunity to see them. He was always present for any special event for his kids or grandchildren and never said no to an invitation to celebrate them. He was often seen at the hockey arena to watch his grandchildren play hockey and everyone got to meet the man with the big smile and funny jokes. He was like a dad to more than just his own kids and will be fondly remembered by many. He loved to organize social gatherings and there was never a weekend that he wasn’t with family or friends. He always reminded his family that when this day would come he wanted us to have a party to celebrate him. Even though he can’t be with us we will celebrate his life everyday. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
Due to the attendance limitations, A private viewing and funeral will take place.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Alzheimers Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.