Contributions to the tribute of Mr. Bartolo Cardella

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Keith and Marianne Bradbury posted a condolence

Friday, June 21, 2024

To Alex and The Cardella Family, Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and healing. Love, Keith and Marianne Bradbury

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Mariangela Filotea Cicala uploaded photo(s)

Friday, June 21, 2024

Il ricordo dello zio Bartolo e della zia Titi é sempre vivo in noi. L'ultimo incontro nel 2017 dove lì abbiamo riabbracciati e condiviso del tempo prezioso insieme. Porgiamo le nostre condoglianze alla famiglia. Con affetto, Mariangela, Paolo e Matteo

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Alessandro Cicala posted a condolence

Friday, June 21, 2024

Hello Uncle Bartolo, ever since I was a child…I learned to call you that! The image of you and your voice are part of my memories as a child and as an adult. Unfortunately we didn't live on neighboring continents, but for this very reason the days spent in the company of you and Aunt Caterina have even more importance for me. Today, for these beautiful memories that you leave me, tears mix with smiles. I offer my condolences to the entire Cardella family. Alessandro Cicala

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Paola & Mara posted a condolence

Thursday, June 20, 2024

To the Cardella Family, We were so sad to hear of Bartolo's passing. So much of our childhood was spent visiting your home where we were always welcomed like family. Signora Caterina was always so loving & Signor Bartolo was the person to dig us out of the snow, help plant a tree or even put together Barbie furniture! Our Mom & Dad loved them and we feel comfort knowing they are forever neighbours, resting so close to eachother as they lived, for so many years on Claremore. We will forever cherish our beautiful memories of them. Paola & Mara Rinieri

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Christina Cardella uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

We love you, Nonno. You will be forever missed.

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Jean Cardella posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

To my sweetest father in law. I wish you love. Have a good one!

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John Cardella uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

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Rest in peace Dad. It's OK. You did a good job! Upon waking this morning on June 18, I learned that my father had died during the early hours of the day. While very sad with the news, I also felt a sense of relief that my father was free of the cancer and the pain that was quickly closing in on him. My father was an extraordinarily quiet and private man. He was also a very courageous man, who together with my mom made the call to leave Sicily and begin a new life in Canada. By all accounts, he more than accomplished what he set out to do. He quickly purchased a home and then more quickly paid it off. He worked hard. He never needlessly spent a dollar on himself but would always provide for whatever the family needed. As a father, we knew he hoped the best for us but left it to us to get it done. The memories that I have with him, my mother and my family enjoying homecooked cannelloni or lasagna on Sundays are forever etched in my mind. Also, each Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas just to name a few. Something to always look forward to. I was fortunate and thankful to spend a lot of time with my father. I always included him in my annual weeklong trout fishing trips with my friends. He always fit in, and he always seemed to catch the biggest fish! The jugs of homemade wine he used to bring would knock us out cold, but what fun. One year, in 2010, all my friends couldn’t make the trip. My brother Bernie reluctantly came, and it was the best time ever. Bernie could not stop telling jokes and my father could not stop laughing. They were telling each other the corniest jokes but they couldn't stop and this lasted all week. That was one of the best weeks of my life! Throughout it all, my father never complained about anything. The cancer, the radiation, the surgery, nothing seemed to faze him. One had to be very observant to know. Things did change though. With the death of my mother in August 2022, a big part of him was ripped away. It’s as if he'd been marking time ever since. He continued on, but his heart went with my mother. I am happy that from today onward, they will be forever be united again. John Cardella

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Maria DiSanto Posted Jun 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM

So very sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know Zio Bart personally, my mom often spoke of her beloved cousins. She grew up with your dad and his siblings, and had many memories of them. My condolences to your entire family. Maria DiSanto

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Jean Cardella posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

To my sweetest father in law I wish you love! Have a good one!

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The family of Mr. Bartolo Cardella uploaded a photo

Tuesday, June 18, 2024