October 16, 1935 - October 28, 2024
Beloved husband of Balbina for 65 years; loving father of Andy (Donna), Luciano and Maria Atkinson (John); Nonno to Julie (Matthew), Laura (Shane), Christopher (Katie), Rebecca (Jonathan), Matthew (Katharina), and Isabella; and bisnonno to Malachi, Levi and Noa.
Stefano was born in Castel Campagnano, Italy and came to Canada in 1952 where he worked at Coniston Bakery, the CPR, and as a custodian for the Separate School Board. He worked hard at all his jobs (you could eat off his clean terrazzo floors at St. Alberts) and applied that work ethic to everything he touched whether it was picking mushrooms or blueberries, working in the garden, or helping family and friends.
He was quick with a joke to lighten the mood (usually the same ones over and over), loved making wine and giving it to everyone, and greeted everyone with a welcoming smile as he got to know you. Although dementia was taking its toll, he was involved in everything that he could be, including his morning walks, and cleaning the house from top to bottom.
He will also be greatly missed by his extended family here, in Italy and Australia, and the friends that he met along the way.
Funeral service in the Our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Road, Sudbury, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11AM with reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
For those who wish to view the service online, https://youtube.com/@ourladyofhopeparish7079?feature=shared
For messages of condolences or donations, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com