It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Emilio.
After a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2020. He was a devoted husband to his wife Amy, a loving father to his daughter Josie (Bruno) and was a caring Nonno to his grandsons Angelo and Luca. He will be dearly missed by his brother Gabrielle (Sara), his neice and nephew Simona & Guiseppe, his cousins Anna, Gabriella, Anthony, Maria Teresa, Felice, and Giovanni and numerous other family and friends.
Emilio always had the best smile, a heart of gold, and gave incredible hugs. He was such a hard-working, self-less, and faith-filled man who enjoyed spending time with family while traveling, camping and walking various trails. He was proud of his Italian heritage and was one of the founders of the Grimaldi Club. He loved gathering with his ‘paesani’ and dancing with the “love of his life” at every banquet. Emilio was also proud to be a part of the Urban Impact Family and remained connected to many dear friends from working at Koffman foods. His legacy, love, and kindness will continue to be spread through the lives of those he touched.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Kearney Burnaby Chapel, 4715 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen’s Church.
Entombment at Ocean View Burial Park Grand Mausoleum and a Celebration of Life will be done at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreas Centre B.C. or B.C. Cancer Foundation.
Here is the link to attend Emilio’s live stream service https://www.legacystreaming.com/watchservice/.
It’s that HEART of gold,
& Stardust soul
That makes you, beautiful..