On May 16, 2016, Lorenzo Gennaro of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years.
Lorenzo is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Cecilia; children, Assunta (Antonio) Tassone, Rosa (Nicola) Tassone, Bruna (Wayne) Rutherford, Salvatore (Holly) Gennaro, Josie (Nick) Gennaro-Molnar, Bruno (Carmela) Gennaro, Gino (Patricia) Gennaro, Maria (Frank) Briglio and Michel Gennaro; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Francesco, Giuseppe and Salvatore; two sisters, Rosaria and Rosa; sister-in-law, Carmela Gennaro; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Predeceased by grandson, Adriano Tassone; his parents, Bruno and Maria Assunta; step-mother, Assunta; sister, Louisa; and brothers, Luigi, Michele and Victorio.
Thank you to Lorenzo’s homecare nurse, Mohini and Drs. S. Vecchio and Dr. E. Taher for their excellent care.
Prayer Service Tuesday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 – 110 Avenue.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m.at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church. Reverend George Puramadathil CFIC officiating with entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, 10985 - 124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9.