Joseph Ceresino

Joe Ceresino passed away peacefully at Bethammi Nursing Home on May 23, 2017 at the age of 93 years. He was born in Port Arthur on March 26, 1924 to proud immigrant parents, Frank and Emilia. He was the oldest of four boys and provided care for his parents throughout their senior years. In his youth, Joe enjoyed hockey and baseball, but golfing was his life’s passion until he met Helen (Huchenski) Sillman in 1974. In 1975, after a wonderful courtship, they married. Their shared love of golf took them on many adventures.

Joe joined the Canadian Navy near the end of World War II and talked often about his experiences on the war ships. He joined Northern Telecom (and eventually Nortel) as a linesman and then worked for a number of years as a stockbroker for Midland Doherty before he fully retired. Joe and Helen wanted to golf all year round, so they decided on a second home on a golf course in Mesa, Arizona. Joe’s goal was to always have a golf score that was less than his age and, even into his mid-eighties, he consistently accomplished that. Joe “loved” the Blue Jays unconditionally, regardless of their performance!! He followed the stock markets closely and, even up until his last days, questioned if the stocks were up or down. He was a great handy-man, grew tomatoes from seed and made his own pasta. Our family spent many Sunday dinners together eating spaghetti with Helen’s home-made spaghetti sauce and Joe’s pasta. 

Joe is survived by his wife Helen, her children Charlene Sillman(Dalton Prince) and Janet Sillman (Tom Walters), grandchildren Laura Dahlgren (Eric), Ryan Belluz (April), Michael Belluz, Justin Sillman, Kaila Sillman (John Russell), Timothy Walters and Alina Walters, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Angelo (Pauline) of Beeton, Ontario, sister-in-law Lorraine in California and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Frank and Emilia, brothers Ray and Mario, sister-in-law Rose and step-son, Kenneth Sillman. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 when family and friends will gather in St. Andrew’s R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Antoni Fujarczuk. The interment will take place at a later date in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Care Group - Bethammi Nursing Home would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.