Obituary of Luigi Di Gravio

Luigi Di Gravio (December 17, 1930-March 22, 2025)

Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday March 22, 2025, at the

age of 94. Devoted husband for 68 years to Iolanda (née Di Renzo). Loving father to

Bruno (Susan), Manuela (Rino) Basciano, and now reunited in heaven with his son

Mario (Annemarie). Proud Nonno to Julia (Alexander), Laura (Ali), John, Eric, Maggie,

Rachael (Yehya), Michael, Alessandro and Joseph and Bis-Nonno to his great-grand-

daughters, Blair and Elliott.

Affectionally known as Gino, he now joins his parents, Domenico and Maria (née De Ritis),

and his five siblings Nicola (Eda), Vincenza (Giuseppe), Anna (Donato), Giuseppe (Anna), and

Lorenzo (Anna). Fondly remembered by his large extended family, including his

brothers-in law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Gino was born in Pennadomo, Italy

and arrived in Canada on his 23^rd  birthday, December 17^th , 1953. He worked for over 35 years at

Owen’s Corning (Fiberglas Canada) while raising his family with Iolanda. Both worked tirelessly

to provide their children with countless opportunities to succeed and thrive. His favourite

life-long hobby was spending countless hours in his large, beautiful garden and

greenhouse, growing many vegetables and fruits for all to enjoy. He also loved canning

tomatoes and making wine every autumn. Gino’s greatest joy was his grandchildren,

always wanting to know what they were doing and very interested in their pursuits. He

was so very proud of the adults they became.

Special thanks go to Doctor McArthur and staff at Wyndham Medical, Doctor Shafir and

the Palliative Care Team, the personal support workers who cared for Gino at home,

and Hospice Guelph-Wellington. Your care for Gino in his last weeks did not go

unnoticed.

Visitation will take place on Friday March 28, from 1-4pm and 6-8 pm at Brombal

Funeral Home located at 1 Delhi Street in Guelph. Funeral Mass will be held at St.

Joseph’s Church, 409 Paisley Road, Guelph on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00 am 

followed by Entombment at Marymount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Guelph General Hospital or Hospice Wellington.