Strazzella, Vito (1948-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Aug 1 p.25

Birth date: 1948 May 1

text of obituary:

VITO STRAZZELLA

Vito Strazzella died May 24. He was born May 1, 1948 in Vallata Avellino, Italy to Felicia and Francesco Strazzella. He immigrated to Canada in 1970. He married Carol. They lived in northern Ont. where Vito worked for a contractor building houses. When he and Carol were diagnosed with cancer they moved to St. Catharines to be near health care. He worked in sales. They attended, and later Vito joined Scott St. MB Church. Carol died in 1999. Vito found encouragement in a care group. He occasionally attended the Italian Evangelical Christian Church which used Scott St. Church facilities Sunday evenings. He appreciated pastor Minniti's encouragement to him and his parents. His commitment to Christ during his illness was a witness to all who knew him. Predeceased by Carol, he is mourned by children Rita, Frank, Laura, Vince and Mona; his parents; 2 sisters; 2 brothers. The funeral was May 27 in Scott St, MB Church with Patrick Bartley and pastor Minniti ministering.