It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and nonno. Born Dionigio in San Fior, TV, Italy. He is survived by his loving wife Anna Maria, children Robert (Joan), Laura (Angelo), and Sandra and grandchildren Paolo, Alessandro, and Daniela. He is predeceased by his brothers Eugenio and Giovanni and survived by his sister Vittoria, brother Angelo and many nieces and nephews.
He was born in San Fior, Treviso, Italy. His mother died when he was a small child and he came to Canada in 1950 with his brother Angelo to join his siblings and father who were already here in Canada. He worked for Western Canada Steel until the mill closed.
He loved to go fishing with his brothers and eventually with his grandsons. He also liked to go mushroom picking. Gardening was his passion. Summers were spent in Penticton picking fruit and chasing quails.
Sadly, he succumbed to his battle with dementia. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the extremely kind staff at the Fair Haven Care Home in Vancouver.
Due to Covid restrictions, private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. A live stream of the Mass is available for those that wish to join virtually at https://www.legacystreaming.com/kearney/ . Entombment at Ocean View Burial Park.