Battista NARDINI

Battista Nardini February 06, 1933 - August 12, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He entered into the Lord's keeping, peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family, on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of 49 years to Stella (nee Fazzari). Loving father of Louisa (Peter), Nancy (Blair), Sandra, John (Michele), and Sandro (Sharon). Deeply loved and adored by his grandchildren Jessica, Natalie and Nicole Fulton; Joshua and Kristen Nardini; Brian, Michael, Steven and Sarah Johnston. Predeceased by his parents Alessandro and Luisa Nardini and in-laws Michele and Annunziata Fazzari. A most caring and dear brother to Cesare and Giuseppina Nardini, Vincenzo and the late Angela Sienna, the late Rita and Pancrazio Peroni, Onorina and the late Adornino Caterini, Serafina and Cesare Canci, Irma and Emidio Tirabassi, Assunta and Carmen DiBartolomeo, Antonia and the late Harry Burke, Mary and the late Felix Nardini. A special brother-in-law to Catherine Salvi, Joe and Marilyn Fazzari, and Tony and Muriel Fazzari. Will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Battista was the proud owner of Nardini Specialities until his retirement. He will be fondly remembered by countless customers as a charismatic man who showed kindness and generosity to all. His dedication to his family was endless. His love, strength and wisdom will be with us always. The family wishes to thank Dr. Staibano and Dr. Wright for their care and compassion. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Thursday from 2-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be on Friday at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish (corner of Nash and Barton Street). Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Firestone Respiratory Research Foundation or the Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated.