Giovanni was born in Italy in 1929, a free spirited man who loved to ride his motorcycle through the streets. He also served his country in the Army. He immigrated to Canada in 1961 and married his wife Rita the same year. He raised four beautiful children Francesco, Giuseppe, Delia and Ninetta. He took pride in his carpentry business, Rende Carpentry which was located on Danforth Avenue, Toronto. Giovanni was very devoted to his wife and family. He was also a wonderful friend to all that knew him. A husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was a kind and gentle man with a sense of humor that always had a glass of wine to share with friends.