Ernesto passed away suddenly on March 24, 2023, at Ridge Meadows Hospital at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his son Ciro Dato. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Kay, daughter Tina (Rob), grandchildren Jessica, Jacob, Sophia and Ava, siblings Tony (Rosemary), Viny (Pino) and Frank and all his nieces and nephews.
Ernesto immigrated to Canada from Sarno, Italy in 1959, he was an expert in his trades that spanned ironworks to construction and painting. The go to person if you needed advice doing a job or just needed to talk, a man with a larger-than-life personality and a smile from ear to ear. His colossal story telling ability would keep you fascinated and wanting more. He treated everyone like they were family and would give you the shirt off his own back if he thought you needed it. Ernie was a family man through and through; his greatest love in life was seeing his grandchildren and telling them stories of the old days back in Italy.
Viewing for family and friends will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 525 South Slocan Street, Vancouver on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 9:00 am where Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Sarno, Italy