Obituary of Carmelo Lombardi

Carmelo LombardiOn Friday, February 7, 2020, Carmelo Lombardi, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 89. He was born on January 10, 1931 in Monteleone, Foggia. In 1961, he immigrated to Canada and joined by his family a year later. He is survived by Giuseppina, his loving wife of 63 years, cherished by his children Antonietta (Peter), Rachele "Lina", Rocco (Stella), John (Pat). A wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren Michael, Josie (Michael), Josie, Grace, Carmen, Andrew, Kristiana. He will be missed by his brothers, sisters, Brother/Sister-in Laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Canada, Australia and Italy. We will miss his great story telling, his passion for nostalgia, and his whistle blowing at family parties. Visitation will be held at HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME “SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL”, 3280 Sheppard Avenue East (west of Warden Ave.) 416-773-0933 on Tuesday, February 11th from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, 3200 Pharmacy Ave. on Wednesday, February 12th at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens. If so desired donations may be made to The Hospital for Sick Children. For further details or to place online condolences please visit www.highlandfuneralhome.ca/scarborough"Husband, Father, GrandfatherThough his smile is gone forever And his hand we cannot touch.Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.His memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part.God has him in His keeping We have him in our hearts."