Romolo Asdrubolini

Passed away peacefully, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with his family by his side on August 24, 2011 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Assunta. Most loved and cherished father of Renato (Janis), Roseanna (Jon) and Giovanni (Jennifer). His pride and joy Nonno's Nepotini Amanda (Jesse), Christopher (Renee), Sarah, Emma, Connor, Lauren, Emma and Ella. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Giuseppina (Vergilio), Rina (Francesco), Maria (Giovanni) and his brother Luigi (Paula). He is predeceased by his brother Angelo (Silvana). Romolo was one of six children of Giovanni and Anna Asdrubolini. He was born and raised in Viacce, Marche, Italy.
He immigrated to Canada in 1955 and was married to Assunta in 1958. He came to this country with 2 suitcases of formaggio and a dream. His dedication, devotion and strength has been an inspiration to us all. How proud and fortunate we have all been to have had you as a loving father and nonno.
The family wishes to send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to family, friends, neighbours and our community of priests for their prayers of support, countless visits and phone calls. To Dr. Mascarin, the nurses, and volunteers of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their compassion and tenderness for helping us through this difficult journey.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville, on Saturday August 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Milton, ON at 2:30 p.m.
Donations may be made in Romolo’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Please visit a Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com