JULY 12, 1934- JUNE 19,2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
FORTUNATO ANTONIO GIARDINO’s life was about resilience, simple pleasures, and hope. An Italian immigrant who left his hometown, Grimaldi, Italy with a few dollars in his pocket, a suitcase in hand and a mere 16 years old with dreams of starting a new life and eventually providing a better life for his daughters, Gilda(Vincenzo), Rose-A(Tony); his grandchildren, Ryan(Marina), Domenique(Cody), Jamie(Chris), Anthony(Juliette); and his great granddaughters, Isabella and Valentina.
Fort, as he was commonly called, worked long and hard to become a locomotive engineer and then self-taught builder/contractor. His hobbies included ballroom dancing, cooking, travelling, bike riding, motor cycling, soccer, and tending to his farm animals.
But his biggest passion was spending time with his daughters, sons in law, and grandchildren. He provided them will countless hours of advice and his own humorous life stories.
He showed strength, love, and courage right up until his last days with family. He held his head high until the end showing what it looks like to finish strong.
The family would like to extend their thanks and whole-hearted appreciation to all the caregivers that provided continuous loving care during his last few years of illness. A special thanks to Dr Luigi Salvino, Dr Ana-Luiza Sayao, Dr Eric Berthelet, the staff at St Paul’s hospital, BC Cancer Clinic, and Three Links Care Home for their compassion and commendable medical attention.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Parkinson Society British Columbia or a charity of your choice.
A prayer service for Fortunato will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 8:30 PM at St. Judes Parish, 3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC . A funeral mass will follow at St. Judes on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM An entombment will occur Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12:45 PM - Ocean View Burial Park South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bellburnaby.com for the GIARDINO family.
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