On Friday, March 13, 2020 Michele (Mike) Loconte, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 91.
Michele was born on January 19, 1929 in Bitritto Bari, Italy. In 1951, he immigrated to Canada landing in Halifax and moved to Vancouver where he became a carpenter. In April 1958 he went back to Bitritto where he met his wife, Vittoria. They married in July 1958 and after their honeymoon Mike brought Vittoria back to Vancouver to start their new life. Their son Donato (Dino) was welcomed in April of 1959.
Nonno Mike was always happiest when surrounded by his 3 grandsons, Michael, Anthony and Daniel. He was so proud of the men they have become and their bright futures. Many hours were spent playing Scopa and sharing Nonna’s delicious meals together.
Mike was always there to help his neighbours and friends. He enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh. Most recently Mike called Brock Fahrni Care Facility his home where he shared many stories and made many friends with whom he loved playing bingo. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Survived by his loving wife, Vittoria, son Dino (Kelly) and 3 grandsons, Michael, Anthony and Daniel.
Special thanks to staff and doctors of Brock Fahrni care home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00am at Corpus Christi Parish 6350 Nanaimo St, Vancouver BC. Interment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby BC. In consideration of the recent recommendations regarding the COVID-19 to limit events to 50 people, we are requesting that only immediate family members please attend.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.