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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Florindo, age 86 years, on February 13, 2018.

Jose was born on August 23, 1931 in Portal, Sao Jorge, Azores to Jose Florindo Azevedo and Rosa Brazil Azevedo. He immigrated to Canada in 1957. He was married in August 1958 to Odilia Silveira and was a proud father to four children. Jose was a Section Foreman for CN Rail. He retired from CN after 31 years, and devoted his time to his farm and his many gardens. Jose loved to listen to music, dance, joke and laugh. He was a long-time member of the Portuguese Association and the Knights of Columbus.

He will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Odilia, his children Maria (Chris), Susie (Leon), Albert, and Lori (Andy), and his grandchildren, Spencer, Mackenzie, Scott (Michelle), Alex, Nick, Hayden and Nolan. Jose was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Conceicao, Maria, Olivia, Alexandrina, Manuel, Albert, Joao and Aldora.

Visitation for friends and family of Jose will take place at Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with Vigil Prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Church, 123 Hilldale Road, beginning at 11:00 a.m., presided by Fr. Luigi Filippini. There will be a private family entombment. A reception at Harbourview Funeral Centre will follow.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Jose’s memory to the Alzheimer Society or Diabetes Canada.

Our family sends our sincere thank you to the staff of Pioneer Ridge, Plaza One for taking such good care of our Dad. Dad, thanks for the memories.



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