December 10, 1933 - July 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness the family of Guido Gentile announce his peaceful passing at his home on Wednesday, July 25, 2024, in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of 64 years to Dolores (nee Nolan). Adored by his four children Anthony (Laura), Paul (Carrie), Michael (Kim) and Robert (Nicole). Nonno to Joshua, Taylor and Elijah. Survived by his loving sister Derna Gentile of Bucchianico, Abruzzo Italy.
Predeceased by his loved parents Giuseppe & Anna Gentile of Bucchianice, Abruzzo Italy, and his cherished sister Yole Tatasciore (Joseph) of Sault Ste. Marie. Survived by brother-in-law Gary Nolan (late Marney). Predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Clement and Veronica Nolan, brothers and sisters-in-law Bernard Nolan (Bea), Lloyd Nolan (Irene), Doreen Beer (Bev), Loretta Piotrowski (Ted), Joe Nolan (Ellen), Gloria Kitts (Roy), Lorna Foster (Bill), Vivian Gemler (Alfred), Gerald Nolan and Jack Nolan (Pam). Guido loved and will be greatly missed by his many amazing nieces and nephews. He will also be fondly remembered and missed by his many good friends.
Guido, was a charming and charismatic man, arriving to Canada from his beloved Italy in 1955, with this help of his cherished sister Yole & Joseph, he started to make his life here is Sault Ste. Marie. He met his loving wife Dolores in 1958 and married in 1960. Guido was hired at Algoma Steel and worked his way up to Forman, he enjoyed that place and retired after 35 years of service. He was passionate about his family and enjoyed his time with his four sons, he loved each one of us equally and longed for us to be together. He would always ask each of us the same question even if he saw or knew you called a day or a week ago "Where you been?" He loved to get together with family and friends and always loved to see people having a good time in his company. Dad was an excellent cook, making sauce, meatballs, and enjoyed making wine and salami. He was a member of the Marconi Society for 65 years and was an avid bocce player and excellent bowler in the Algoma Steel Leagues. He loved playing cards, but he was easily excited when he was on the losing end!
Dad was a regular at Krazy. Ernie’s, buying his scratch tickets there and loved the owners, he was also a regular at the Station Mall, and enjoyed going there and hanging out with his chums and always getting the boys to through in $5 to buy those scratch tickets. He was passionate about sports especially Formula 1 Team Ferrari, he watched Boxing, Big Time Wrestling and his beloved Blue Jays. Guido was proud of his Italian Heritage, when watching sports, if an athlete had an Italian last name, he/she was #1 in his books. He managed to travel to Italy 20 times in his retirement and last year, through absolute determination he was able to visit one last time. Dad, we love you beyond the sun, moon and stars and thank you for being our G.O.A.T. To our extended family, friends and neighbors, the Gentile Family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts and extends our Love & Respect.
Family and friends are invited to O’Sullivan Funeral Home on Thursday August 1, 2024, from 5:00pm until the time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 7:00pm with Father Hamish Currie officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sault Area Hospital Critical Care Fund or to the charity of your choice. Payable by cheque.
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456.