Passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on (5/March/2017) in his 87th year.
Loving husband of Myrna Vella (nee Williamson). Beloved father of Lawrence, Raymond and Alan. Proud grandfather of Rachele, Elise, Cole and Sydney. Great grandfather of Ella & Simon.
Joe was a great lover of nature and the outdoors and an avid fisherman! He ran a family market gardening business for many years and eventually retired from Rockwell International after over 25 years. He built the house they lived in until his death and was an accomplished woodworking hobbyist leaving family and friends many fine works to remember him by!
There will be a private Remembrance for friends and family in the near future. Details to be shared at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lynne Robinson and Dr. Tarek Kazem for their care and support to the family as well as the nursing staff at OTMH.
Memorial Donations in Joseph's name may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada on-line at Crohn's and Colitis.ca or mailed to 60 St. Clair Ave E, Suite 600, Toronto Ontario, M4T 1N5 or call 877.956.6366.
There will be a private Remembrance for friends and family in the near future. Details to be shared at a later date.