GERACE, Salvatore

Riposa In Pace

GERACE, Salvatore Born in Arena, Prov. Catanzaro, Italy on December 22, 1928.

Passed away peacefully at Ashford Hospital surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2019 Aged 90 years. Much loved and devoted husband of Raffaela (deceased). Treasured father and father-in-law of Maria and Bruno, Pasquale and Rosie, Lina and Pasquale, Pina and Tony, Domenic and Lorraine, Tony and Leonie. Cherished Nonno of Frank and Marisa, Sam, Giulia (deceased), Christopher and Lauren, Joseph and Samantha, Adrian and Rosemarie, Raphela and David, Salvatore and Lauren, Joe and Christine, Angela and Mark, Elizabeth, Michael, Hannah and Ryan, William and Marie, Kelly, Aidan and Emily. Bis-nonno of Julian, Alexander, Jacob, Toby, Jordan, Evelyn, Ben, Elijah, Lucas, Valentina and baby Smith. Beloved son of Pasquale and Maria Antonia Gerace (both deceased). Loved brother of Caterina, Rita, Gabriele and Michele. Loved son-in-law of Giuseppe and Michelina Francese (both deceased). Much loved brother in-law of Felicia, Filomena, Ernestina, Domenico, Michele, Gabriele and Antonio (all deceased). Dearly loved uncle of Giuseppe Vartuli and Rosa Napolitano. Dearly loved and remembered by all his family and friends in Australia and Italy. To our dear Papa and Nonno God looked around his garden and saw and empty space. He smiled down from Heaven, and saw your weary face. He closed your eyes and broke our hearts. God knew how you have suffered and took your hand and made a path to His eternal peace. He put his arms around you and whispered come and rest, his garden must be beautiful for he only takes the best.  From your loving children and grandchildren.

Our sincerest thanks to Dr Matthew Worthley for his devoted care and friendship over the past 12 years and to all the staff at the Ashford Hospital for their care and attention. NO LUTTO PETER ELBERG FUNERALS 8234 ... A.F.D.A.