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RAFFAELE TORCHIA
Born: Jan 10, 1937
Date of Passing: Jul 31, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAFFAELE TORCHIA After a brief illness, beloved husband and father Raffaele Torchia passed away at the age of 77 years on July 31, 2014 in Winnipeg MB. Raffaele was born in Amato, Italy on January 10, 1937 to Maria and Luigi Torchia. He married Palmina DeCaria on August 20, 1961 and moved to Canada in 1967 with their son Luigi (Gino) Torchia. His greatest enjoyment was watching Luigi marry his wife Annick (Adam) Torchia. Raffaele has four brothers and sisters in Italy Ausuntino, Aurelia, Filomena, Rosina and numerous nephews and nieces. Raffaele started working as a general labourer for a construction company. In 1970 he started as a foundry worker at Canadian Bronze until 1997. Raffaele enjoyed gardening, going to the cottage, making wine, playing boccie and being with family and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Rosary Parish Church, 510 River Avenue on Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano as the Celebrant. Viewing and condolences will begin at 9:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum at the Waverley Memorial Gardens, 1501 Waverley Street. Pallbearers will be Thomas Masi, Vincenzo DeCaria, Francesco Grande, Andy Fietz, Edward Girden and James Girden. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the Victoria General Hospital for their support and help. RIPOSARE IN PACE. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
RAFFAELE TORCHIA After a brief illness, beloved husband and father Raffaele Torchia passed away at the age of 77 years on July 31, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB. A complete obituary will follow. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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With heartfelt thoughts for your great loss of your husband and father Raffaele. May God pull you through these difficult times. Your cousin Francesco Vinci and family. - Posted by: Francesco Vinci (cousin) on: Aug 12, 2014
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Our deepest condolences to Gino & Annick. Our prayers are with you to ease the sadness and loss. Always, Love you both Pierre, Laurie Katrina John and Olivia - Posted by: Pierre Krause (Brother in Law) on: Aug 09, 2014
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My deepest condolences Aunt Palmina, Gino & Annick. My prayers are with you to ease the sadness and loss. Always, Love & Friendship Leslie Grande - Posted by: Leslie Grande (friend) on: Aug 09, 2014
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Our sincerest condolences. Don, Lee, and MSC Security. - Posted by: Don Humniski (friend) on: Aug 09, 2014
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My deepfelt condolences to Mrs Palmina Torchia, Gino, Annick and family! Rest in Peace Raffelle! - Posted by: Gerry Brosnyak (Friend) on: Aug 07, 2014
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My sincere condolences to Palmina, Gino and Annick and the rest of your family. My mother Ermelinda is also sending condolences to your family. RIP Raffaele. You will be missed deeply. Ermelinda Pantusa & Angie, Louie Girden - Posted by: Luigina Rosa Pantusa Girden (Comare's) on: Aug 06, 2014
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