Obituary of Vincenzo Montanino

MONTANINO, Vincenzo "Vince" – Crossed over peacefully at the age of 86 in the early hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2014 with his daughter by his side at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved husband of the late Vincenza (2013), inspiring and one-of-a-kind father of Teresa Montanino, Galapagos. Dear and adored brother of Rafela Foglia (Domenic Foglia), Cosimo Montanino (Erichetta Montanino), Michelina Sangermano (Nicola Sangermano), Robert Montanino (Sherry Montanino), Frank Montanino (Carmela Montanino), Anna Sangermano (Sabatino Sangermano). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Vincenzo Montanino, also affectionately known as "Brilliante" arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the Conte Biancamano on May 21, 1951 with a few dollars in his pocket and a dream in his heart. From this moment forward life in Sarnia would never be the same. Dear father you not only built a business using your strength and sharp intellect, you also built a brighter future for your entire family, leaving all of us with this legacy which you expressed so often during your full and joyous life: "You can do anything when you put your mind to it!" With your hands full of grapes to make wine, you brought a rich heritage to our lives. With your heart full of love all the time, your bright light helped so many to thrive. Thank you for touching this world with your counsel and wisdom, smile and generosity. You will live on through family generations in all of our hearts always. May you rest in peace with the love of your life and our Eternal Father to watch over you both. Friends will be received at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431. N. Christina St., Sarnia on Sunday, July 27th, 2014, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr.Vince Guilikers at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Monday July 28th at 11 a.m. Entombment of both Vincenza and Vincenzo will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may extend memorial donations to The Vincenza Montanino Scholarship Fund created by Teresa Montanino in 2013, and which will be making a gift this fall 2014 towards university education for students of St. Patrick's High School. Donations can be sent to 1183 Indian Rd. N., Sarnia, ON N7V 4C6. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Vincenzo Montanino in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area