Lilio Cappellini, born March 5, 1929 in Piombino, Livorno, Italy, passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital on July 2, 2023 at the age of 94 years. He was predeceased by his brother Sergio Cappellini and his grandson Daniel Coletta. He is survived by his loving family, wife; Gilda Cappellini, children; Lilia Coletta (John), Dennis Cappellini (Rita); his grandchildren; Michael Coletta (Alannah), Alex Coletta, Tano Cappellini, Eliana Cappellini and his nieces, nephews, and friends.
We take comfort knowing that you are in peace and surrounded by light. You are forever in our hearts. We love you and miss you.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Bell Burnaby Funeral Home, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC on Tuesday July 18, 2023 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Parish, 1450 Delta Ave, Burnaby, BC on July 19, 2023 at 11:00AM, followed by Entombment at Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC at 12:45pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lilio’s memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.