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Mr. Ettore Benincasa, age 84 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Care Group on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. <br />
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Ettore was born in Paterno Calabro, Italy on March 9, 1927 to Luigi and Maria Benincasa. <br />
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In 1952 he married Gina Vigliatore. <br />
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He emigrated to Port Arthur in 1954 with hopes of a new life for his family. <br />
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Ettore worked with the City of Thunder Bay, retiring after 33 years of service. <br />
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He was a member of the Da Vinci Centre and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and his walks at Intercity Mall. Ettore was happiest spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter. He was a man who truly loved people and always had a smile on his face. <br />
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He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gina, son Louie, daughter Anna (David) Axent, grandchildren: Sara (Jordan Ondriska) Benincasa, Amanda (Justin) Traverse, Andrew Benincasa, Michelle (Chris Tysoski) Axent and Jessica Axent; great granddaughter Isabella Ondriska as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and five sisters. <br />
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Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 leaving the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street at 9:30 a.m. to St. Anthony's R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 10 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Maurizio Maifredi c.s. <br />
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The entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for friends will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Chapel where the Vigil Service will begin at 6 p.m. <br />
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In lieu of flowers memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. <br />
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The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Webster, Dr. Chan, the nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Hospice for their care and compassion and for creating such a supportive environment for all of the patients and their families. <br />
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Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.sargentandson.com" target="_blank">www.sargentandson.com</a>.<br />
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