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Giuseppe Alaimo

October 18, 1930 — July 24, 2020

Giuseppe Alaimo

Giuseppe Alaimo, 89, born in Camastra, (Agrigento) Sicily, Italy on October 18, 1930 passed away on July 24, 2020 after battling a respiratory illness. Immigrated to Canada in 1959. Cherished husband of Placida (predeceased) and older brother to Calogero Alaimo (predeceased by his siblings, Giovanni Alaimo, Ignazia LoVetro, Girlando Alaimo). Loving father to Giuseppina (Giuseppe), Pietro (Cathy), Maria and Ignazia (Terence). Devoted nonno to Giacomo (Brennan), Giuseppe, Giovanni (Jaclyn), Adam, Julianna (Yanick), Joseph, Andrea (James), Tristan (Tineke), Leah, Nika, Vince, Anna (James), John-Paul, Joseph, and Peter. Great grandfather to Chiara, Rafaël , Isabella and Juliette. Wonderful uncle to countless nieces and nephews. Giuseppe was well known for his daily scooter rides around the neighbourhood, his passion was his vegetable garden. He was instrumental in the construction of the Bloor-Danforth subway line, Ontario Place, and the P.A.T.H. underground shopping mall in Toronto. Visitation is at the Ward Funeral Home by appointment only on Wednesday, July 29th (5:00-8:00 pm). Funeral services to take place at the Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, July 30th at 9:30 am. Limited space is available due to covid social distancing rules. Both viewing and funeral will be streamed live. (wardfuneralhomes.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association and/or Humber River Hospital.

*** A live stream Zoom broadcast of the Thursday Funeral Mass will be available . Please click on the Photos and Videos tab above.
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Visitation

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel"

2035 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9N 1X7



In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held within the funeral home with 30 % capacity of visitations rooms and the onsite chapel. Funeral Services may also be held at a place of worship with the same 30% capacity mandate. To allow your extended family and friends to offer their condolences, our spacious rooms and chapels continue to allow for social distancing requirements. Please RSVP at the link provided below.

Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority. This includes ALL staff and attendees. Masks will be provided to those guests who may not have their own.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Starts at 9:30 am (Eastern time)

Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church - Toronto

2 Richardson Avenue, Toronto, ON M6M



*** A live stream Zoom broadcast of the Funeral Mass will be available Thursday. Please click on the Photos and Videos tab above.

In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held within the funeral home with 30 % capacity of visitations rooms and the onsite chapel. Funeral Services may also be held at a place of worship with the same 30% capacity mandate. To allow your extended family and friends to offer their condolences, our spacious rooms and chapels continue to allow for social distancing requirements. Please RSVP at the link provided below.

Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority. This includes ALL staff and attendees. Masks will be provided to those guests who may not have their own.


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