Lorenzetti, Donald 1939 - 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Lorenzetti on Dec. 18th, 2024, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Son of the late Enrico and Violet Lorenzetti, survived by his loving wife of 31 years, DINA Agnessi, his children Mark (Susanna Accurso), Lisa (Sylvain Langis) and his cherished grandchildren Alexandra, Gabriella, Katrina, Nathan, Alessandro, Massimo and Cristina. He will also be deeply missed by his sister Gloria and his brother Barry (Carine Watier) and by many nieces and nephews and devoted karate students.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital 9th floor section C.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
The family will receive the condolences from 1 PM to 4 PM at:
Yves Légaré funeral home at 7200, Boul Newman, LaSalle H8N 1X2.
Followed by a chapel service from 4 PM to 4:30 PM.
Donald Lorenzetti
1939-2024
Viewing
Complexe Angrignon
7200, boul. Newman
LaSalle
H8N 1X2
7200, boul. Newman
LaSalle
H8N 1X2
Saturday, December 21 2024
13:00-16:00
Funeral
Complexe Angrignon
7200, boul. Newman
LaSalle
H8N 1X2
7200, boul. Newman
LaSalle
H8N 1X2
Saturday, December 21 2024
16:00-16:30
Condolences to the family
To Mark and Susanna: Nos sincères condoléances. Sonia, Jean, François et Laurent
Dear the Lorenzetti family, I am writing and sending my dearest heartfelt condolences on the passing of mister Don L. I deeply sympathize with the sorrow your family must be feeling during this difficult time. Please don’t be afraid to reach out, It would be a pleasure to support to your family in any way I can.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time, please accept my condolences Dina and the Lorenzetti family, especially to my children who loved their Grandfather deeply. May you rest in peace, Don. Judy
Je me permets de vous envoyer mes plus sincères condoléances. Je me sens honoré d'avoir été un élève de Don. J'ai suivi ses enseignements durant une période de ma vie difficile et son dojo était mon phare. Bien que je l'ai quitté il y a plusieurs années, ses enseignements sont restés gravés dans mon esprits et dans mon corps et la nouvelle de sa mort m'a grandement attristé. Reposez en paix Sensei
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time, please accept my condolences Dina and the Lorenzetti family, especially to my children who loved their Grandfather deeply. May you rest in peace, Don. Judy
Dear Barry and Family, I had the privilege of sitting beside Don at the Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Fundraising gala a while back. He spoke proudly of his family. He also spoke very passionately of his career as Sensei of Karate. At the end of our evening together, I reflected on how I wished the world had more men like Don. A man interested in learning about others. À man interested in instilling self respect and passion in our future generation. , A man passionate about his family. A gentle soul who will be missed.
Sensei, lorsque tu es devenu mon maître de karaté, j’avais 8 ans. Rapidement, tout les moments que j’avais de libre je les passaient au dojo. Je prenais chaque occasion que j’avais d’apprendre tes leçons. Pas seulement celle du karaté, mais de la confiance, du respect et de l’humilité. Lorsque j’ai quitté la famille du dojo, j’ai amené avec moi tes apprentissages et continué à nourrir les valeurs et les entraînements du karaté. Tout le long de mes 16 ans d’Université, j’ai puisé dans les ressources que tu m’as donné. Lorsque nous avons repris contact il y a quelques années; j’ai compris que tu étais pour moi un cadeau. En juin prochain, comme nous avions discuté, j’irai au Japon pour approfondir mes apprentissages et j’honorerai le Sensei que tu es. Je te remercie d’avoir été présent pour tant d’enfants, d’adolescents et de parents de Verdun. Tu es et resteras toujours notre Sensei à tous. À Dina, à Mark et à toute la famille de Don; je vous offres mes plus sincères condoléances 💐 Marie-Ève,
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Don était un homme exceptionnel avec un calme légendaire, merci Don pour nous avoir transmis à moi et mes enfants de bonnes valeurs et une partie de ta connaissance extraordinaire. Repose en paix Sensei
Je me souviendrai toujours de M. Don avec sa voix douce et calme, sa grande gentillesse et qu'il était un grand sensei des Arts martiaux , jusqu'à la fin de ses jours. Mon conjoint Robert Lavoie a été un de ses élèves depuis plus de 40 ans. Il va nous manquer . Reposez en paix Don , on vous aimais beaucoup !
Barry, Carine and Family: We're so sad to hear the passing away of your very courageous brother Don. Words cannot wipe away your tears, Hugs won't ease your pain, But hold on to your memories - Forever they'll remain. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Our deepest sympathies.
I will miss you old friend.
Dear Mark, my deepest sympathy on. the passing of your dad. May your fond memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Bruce Vineberg
Dear Mark, my deepest sympathy on. the passing of your dad. May your fond memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Bruce Vineberg
Mes symphaties a toute la famille 🙏🏼. Je vais toujours me rappeler des bon souvenirs quand jetais son élève et meme quand je ne letais plus quand il me voyais on se parlais .. il prenais toujours de mes nouvelles et coter conseils il as toujours su me donner les bons 🩷🙏🏼🙌🏼
Toute mes sympathies à la famille don a été un excellent professeur de karaté j’ai été fière d’être une de ses élève quand j’étais jeune merci don pour toute les belle années passer avec vous au local à nous montrer à se défendre 😊😊
Sympathies a toute la famille Don was a inspiration in m'y life 🙏🙏🙏 RIP sensei
Oh man, this is a tough one, my dear Don such a wonderful man. To all of Don's family there are no words that I can express how much Don will be missed, a true gentleman and loved by so many of us. My deepest sympathies to Don's family, absolutely heartbreaking to see this, I truly though Don would be out live all of us. Life seem so unfair, so sorry that you had suffered with this awful disease. May you shine a bright light on your loved ones and watch out for them, we were truly blessed to have you in our lives. Say a huge hello to George, Frances, Lenny and Allan Lee when you see them and thank so much for being a huge part of their lives, they thought the world of you. xoxo
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Dina. Thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏❤️.
My deepest condolences to your family may he rest in peace🙏🙏
Sending our deepest sympathies to Don's family and loved ones. For many years, Saturdays meant a drive to Don's dojo. The kids (now adults) would be in class while we waited, often chatting with Dina. We felt so lucky to be part of Don's universe. He shaped our understanding of honour, integrity, strength, and kindness. We will always love him. Kira & Sasha Raffi & Alma
To all the Lorenzetti family, my Deepest and Most Sincere Condolences to all , I met Don my older brother in Verdun in late 1980 trained my Teacher and my Friend for years got recertification from Mr.Lorenzetti in 1989 , Don has always been kind to me and very supportive especially when my family went through 3 suicide in my family in a year he always wrote to me and guided me to keep my training and to be positive, I will greatly miss ,my Teacher ,my Friend , and above all a Great Older Brother that I never Had , Yours Truly with Heavy Heart ,Gerard Joseph Caissie
To all Don's family We are deeply sorry for your loss.