Carmelino was born on February 27, 1939 in Castelpetroso, Italy to Mario and Giuseppina Vacca. As a young man, he served in the Italian Army. He immigrated to Thunder Bay in 1969.
Carmen, as he was also known, worked in construction his whole life and proudly built his own home which his family still lives in. Working for P & G Construction and Form & Pour Construction, he worked on numerous houses and buildings in the city and helped family and friends with all their construction needs.
As a member of the Italian Hall, he loved going there for a beer and to chat with all his friends. He enjoyed gardening, wine making and cooking which he loved to share with his family and friends. Family was very important to Carmelino and he always made sure that no one was left unfed.
Carmelino will be sadly missed by loving wife Maria, children Mario Vacca, Josie Savoie, Aldo Vacca and Lisa (Ronnie) Maertens. His two pride and joys were his beautiful granddaughters Cassidy Savoie and Gabriella Maertens. He will be also missed by sisters Angelina Trizpit, Giovannina (Carmelino) Vacca, Dora (Mike) Armenti and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carmelino was predeceased by parents Mario and Giuseppina, son-in-law Ralph Savoie, brother-in-law Terry Trizpit and nephew Frank Vacca.
A big thank you to the wonderful staff on 2C at the TBRHSC and a special thank you to Richard Mackenzie for the medical care he gave to Carmelino.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Funeral Services for Carmen will be held privately for family in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre on Thursday, August 12, 2021 presided by Rev. Msgr. P. M. Stilla, V.G. at 11:00 a.m. Please visit www.harbourviewfuneral.ca to view the services live or you may watch it at a later time as it will be archived. On-line condolences may be offered on this site as well.
Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone and maintaining social distancing of 6 feet is mandatory for those attending the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Hearts at Home Campaign.
