Obituary of Virginio B. Montin

Virginio Montin

February 10, 1950 - December 18, 2024

Virginio passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside, in his 75th year.

Beloved husband of 36 years to Linda (Nicol) and loving Dad to Alissa (Mike Sajkowski), Jenna, Rachel (Nick Gray) and the late Christopher (1992). Much loved Nonno to Jessa, Ella and Max Sajkowski.

Predeceased by his parents Daria (Gatto) (1996) and Lino Montin (1987) and his mother/father-in-law Lyla (Burns) (1999) and Russell James Nicol (1975).

Survived by his siblings Clem (late Micky), Dino (Janice), Lina Crawford, Rina (Dave) and sisters/brother-in-laws Bonnie Nicol, Donna (John Sartori), Juanita (Chris Harrison), David (Nancy) Nicol, Margaret Campbell, Robert Nicol and the late Violet Ledgerwood (1994) and the late James Nicol (2015).

Vig was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and their families in both the Montin and Nicol families and is survived by Zii - Elisa Montin (late Tarscisio), Luciana Gatto (late Guido), Bruna Gatto (late Luigi), Victoria Gatto (late Angelo), Antonia Visentin (late Corrado) as well as Gatto & Montin families in Canada, the US, Italy and Australia.

Virginio was born in Pordenone Italy and emigrated to Canada in 1959 when he was 9 years old. Many people will remember Virginio (Vig) as the owner of the Wedge Deli at Willow West Mall and later working at the Wellington Catholic School Board with the Custodial team. During his retirement Vig became a framer of art at the studio of local artist Mary Dawn Roberts.

Vig had two passions in his life. His family and golfing. He began his battle with pancreatic cancer 13 months ago and until very recently he was winning that battle and enjoyed 3 rounds of golf every week all season. His golf buddies - Dino, John, Joey, Michael, Giuliano,Luc, Tuan and Lee will greatly miss him on the course.

There are no words to describe how deeply Vig was loved and respected and will be missed.

Special thanks to Dr Robinson and the GGH Chemo Clinic staff, Dr Hubay at Grand River Oncology, Dr Tobin and staff and during his final days the staff at Hospice Wellington.

Resting at the Brombal Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk Street, Guelph on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held following the funeral mass at the Italian Canadian Club of Guelph, 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph.

In lieu of flowers donations to Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate or Hospice Wellington.