BORN

1928

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Markey-Dermody Funeral Home

1774 King Street East

Hamilton, Ontario

Nicola Giordano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 12, 2015.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Nicola at the Hamilton General Hospital, on January 12, 2015 at the age of 86. Devoted husband of the late Iolanda for 59 years. Loving papa of Carmine (Franca), Joseph (Mary), Mario (Julie). Cherished nonno of Patrizia Trapasso (Domenic), Lyndsey Dickson (Ryen), Adriano, Sarina, Nicholas, and biz nonno of Liem and Elliott Dickson and Isaac and William Trapasso. Nicola will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his daughter Franca, grandchildren Jason, Alicia, his loving parents Carmine and Teresa, his brothers, sisters, and inlaws. A heartfelt thank you to the emergency staff at Hamilton General Hospital. Family and friends are welcome to visitation at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Wednesday January 14, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-9pm. Vigils Prayers 8:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church (304 Hwy #8 Stoney Creek) on Thursday January 15, 2015 at 10am. Entombment to follow in Our Lady of Victory mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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January 14, 2015

Rob, Kat & Jory Armstrong

Deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you at this sad time.

January 13, 2015

Love you Dad

January 13, 2015

Shelley Trocki

Mario, my deepest sympathy for you and your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 13, 2015

Rick Squires

Mario, Joe & the entire Giordano family...my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
May he rest in peace.

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