Angelo Gemma 1935 - 2024
It is with love-filled hearts that our family announces the passing of our father and champion, Angelo Gemma this past Saturday April 27, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
Angelo will be dearly missed by Olga, his loving wife of 61 years, his 3 children, Maria (Giulio), Josie (Fred), Lorenzo (Sandra), 5 grandchildren Daniele (Joelle), Felicia (Salvatore), Simona, Anabel, Chelsea and his newest source of joy, his great grand-daughter Valentina, as well as our extended family and many friends.
Angelo was born in Chieuti, Italy on January 11,1935, and like many other courageous young men of that time, he came to Canada in search of work and an easier life. In 1959, during a trip back home to visit his family, he met his wife-to-be Olga. Shortly after, she joined him in Montreal and together, they built their home and family.
Knowing Angelo was knowing a true gentleman. He will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, kindness, welcoming nature, respectful personality, sense of humor and most of all his dedication towards his family. Angelo’s grandchildren were his love and joy, and his interest in them was unwavering. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews. Angelo’s other love and gift was working with wood. This led to a successful career as a cabinet maker and vocational teacher. This creativity will be cherished by us and many other people through the beautiful furniture and other wood projects he built. His love of music, walking and watching a good game of soccer remained with him till the end. We feel truly blessed to have had Angelo as our father and to have had him with us for so many years.
Our family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at the CHSLD de l’Hôpital LaSalle for their care and support, for valuing his autonomy and for embracing the qualities in him that we all saw, despite the onset of dementia.
A celebration of his life will be held at Maria Madre dei Cristiani (7935 Rue Lefebvre, Lasalle, QC H8N 1H5) on May 10th, 2024 at 12:30pm, followed by a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Montreal or the l'Unité d'hébergement de l'Hôpital LaSalle or La Foundation de l’hôpital de LaSalle would be appreciated.
Angelo Gemma
1935-2024
Exposition
Madre Dei Cristiani Church
7935 rue Lefebvre
LaSalle
H8N 2A9
7935 rue Lefebvre
LaSalle
H8N 2A9
Vendredi, 10 mai 2024
12:30-13:00
Funérailles
Madre Dei Cristiani Church
7935 rue Lefebvre
LaSalle
H8N 2A9
7935 rue Lefebvre
LaSalle
H8N 2A9
Vendredi, 10 mai 2024
13:00-14:00
Les condoléances à la famille
To Lorenzo and the Gemma Families, My sincere condolences for your loss, may Angelo rest in peace. Sincerely, Oreste
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a kind and giving man.
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille
My sincères sympathies for your precious loss. 💕
My sincères sympathies for your precious loss. 💕
On behalf of Graceful Living Home Care We offer our sincere condolences to the entire family. May you find comfort in his living memory. Kim Forget and the Graceful Living Team
Nous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille de M Angelo. Il était un homme gentille, agréable, cordial , un bon père de famille. M Angelo et sa famille sont dans nos humbles prières, pour l’âme de lui et pour que Dieu vous donne la force dans cette dure épreuve et pour pouvoir continuer . Nous sommes avec vous!
Sonia and I were saddened at hearing the news of your father's passing. May the support of family and friends give you and your family strength during this time of grief in your lives. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dear Josie, Fred, Felicia and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have been blessed with God’s gift of your Dad and now he is with His Father in heaven where there is no pain or sorrow. He is now taking care of you from above and your memories will be with you always. Keep them close to your heart. With love from you friend always Dawn
My sincere condolences Lorenzo. Your dad was such a great man and person. You and your dad had the same relationship as me and my dad. That is priceless. I will miss my talks with him whenever he would go for his walks or I would drive by. And that smile, very contagious. Angelo, you will be missed by all.
It is with sadness that we heard of your loss. We will miss seeing him walk by the house every day!
Dear Josee, so sorry for your lost. my sincere condolences Alegre Mizrahi
Dear Josee, so sorry for your lost. my sincere condolences Alegre Mizrahi
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. Your father was a true gentleman, with a kind heart. We always remember his delicious home made wine. May your good memories bring you comfort. Our sincere condolences, Vahan, Jo Ann & Family.
Josie, My deepest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. I wish you strength to deal with this very difficult time in your life. Thinking of you. Lisa Comerford
Sincere condolences Josie to you and your family. May memories sustain you during this difficult time. Luisa
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult period. Remember all the wonderful memories you created over the years as you remember this beautiful human being who brought so much joy to all of you. My deepest sympathies. Sara Maiorano and family
Dear Josie, I am saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace. My condolences to you and your family. Louise
Josie, mes plus sincères condoléances à toi et à toute ta famille. Je pense à toi.
My condolences Lorenzo 🙏
Lorenzo, nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Pascal, Anne-Marie et Zachary
To my dear friend Josie. My heartfelt condolences to you, Fred and all your family.. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Liliana
Our heart filled condolences to you all. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace❤️🙏🏽 Donato and Anna
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our Condolences, Joan and Pasquale Catabbo
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Angelo was a very respectful and kind person. Angelo will be dearly missed. Ciao Angelo riposa in pace. Marina & Giorgio, Roma
Our deepest condolences to all the family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Angelo will be deeply missed by all. A real gentleman. Fernanda e Massimo
My warm thoughts to Angel Gemma’s family regarding his loss. I live 1/2 way across the country from Angel’s son, Lorenzo and know how fond Lorenzo was of his dad. My condolences to all.
Beaucoup de souvenirs que nous avons de votre père. Nos sincères Condoléances à toute la famille et nos pensées sont avec vous.. Maria et Emile
Beaucoup de souvenirs que nous avons de votre père. Nos sincères Condoléances à toute la famille et nos pensées sont avec vous.. Maria et Emile
Josie, Fred and extended family. Please accept my sympathies on your loss.Hoping that your memories will help sustain you through these sad and difficult times.Having met Mr Gemma only a handful of times; I found him to be a kind and respectful gentleman. May he Rest In Peace.
Nos sincères condoléances mon cher ami Lorenzo et à toute ta famille, nos prières vous accompagnent dans ces moments douloureux. Christian et Mercy.
Such a beautiful photo of your Dad, bless him. Sending you my sincerest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Giselle Celio from CSA Group.
I extend heartfelt condolences to my dear friend, Josie,Fred, Felicia and all who loved Mr. Gemma. I never had the pleasure of meeting Josie's dad, but I have had the honour of hearing many lovely stories that paint a picture of a proud,kind, and loving person who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Lots of love is shared with you at this difficult time.
I will sorely miss my godfather. Soft spoken and a true gentlemen.
Your dad was a true gentleman and a class act. Condolences to the family from all of us.