The Lord has taken a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He lived a life with love, pride and integrity that shone onto his family. He worked hard building a life for his family while never really wanting more for himself. He never had illusions that the world owed him something so he always accepted his fate.
He was born in Civitanova del Sannio in 1936 during the war so he learned early about the reality of war time and the struggles of life. He then Immigrated to Canada 1956, adjusting to the challenge of a new country, learning a new language while working hard to acquire a better life. In 1967 he married Maria, the love of his life, and they had one child, Concettina. Giuseppe loved bocci where he won many 1st place trophies. His daughter soon married his son-in-law Luigi Di Cicco and they had two sons Davide and Luca. His family meant the world to him whereby his unconditional love, guidance, and patience was clearly evident. He would never ask for much for himself but always say “give to the kids”.
Unfortunately, at an age he began to lose the functions of walking until he was bed ridden towards the end of his life. His wife cared for him unconditionally till the bitter end, never leaving his side. He never complained why God gave him this fate but accepted his outcome. He was a realist and understood that life unfolded the way it did. He did not talk much about his religious or political beliefs. He felt they were a part of your soul and was meant only for you. He never voiced his admiration to someone but his actions were always an example of his love. Words were cheap for Giuseppe. It was your actions that proved your faith, love and passion. So later on when he became bound to his bed day in and day out he relinquished control. Having someone do everything for him he had to humble himself to their mercy.
He taught us so much but it was at the end of his life that we learned the most important lesson in that life has meaning no matter how physically frail one is: One's integrity is displayed when one carries their biggest cross, which for him meant carrying his cross at the end of his life never complaining about how he no longer could control his body. He accepted his faith with grace that God gave him. He showed us that true faith in God is when one relinquishes control to God. He allowed God to take him on God's time. On May 5, 2020 God said “no more”. He took Giuseppe away, showing his family what dying with dignity was all about. It is said a facilitated death is a sign of holiness. We as a family understand this because his death taught us what peace really feels like and means. We will always remember that beautiful smile that fills our lives with joy.
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