It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michele Armenti, beloved husband, caring father and Nonno on August 24, 2022.
Michele was born November 16, 1936 in Castelpetroso, Italy to Carmine and Lucia Armenti. He was one of ten children. In January 1954, at the age of seventeen, he came to Canada in search of a new and better life settling in Manitoba for several years.
On October 22, 1966, he married the love of his life, Dora Vacca. Together they settled in Thunder Bay and over the years welcomed three children, Lucy, Marlina and Dino.
After 42 years, Michele retired from CP Rail and enjoyed the benefits of retirement. He was a hard-working, dedicated and generous man. Since arriving in Canada, Michele helped several relatives from Italy, sponsoring their citizenship and assisting each of them to find work and get established in Canada. His main goal in life was always to provide for his loved ones.
His cherished moments were time spent with his family. Michele will be sadly missed and is survived by his wife Dora, children Lucy Krebs (Ray), Marlina (Steve) Szarkowicz and Dino Armenti, his grandchildren Kyle, Lindsay, Frances, Margie and Xander, his in-laws Angelina, Filomena, Giovannina (Carmelo), Maria, Gina and numerous relatives.
Michele is predeceased by his parents Carmine and Lucia, in-laws Mario and Giuseppina Vacca, brothers Berardino (Dominica), Giovanni, and Mario, sisters Antonietta (Mario) Vacca, and Ida (Ferdinando) Armenti, his brothers-in-law Michele Pratola and Carmelino Vacca, his son-in-law Carl Krebs, his nephew Frank Vacca and his good friend and closest confidant Terry Trizpit as well as numerous other relatives.
Funeral Services for Michele will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 leaving the Harbourview Funeral Centre at 10:30 a.m. to St. Dominic’s Church, 130 Redwood Ave. West where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Mahoney at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be held in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre beginning at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers should friends or family desire, donations made in memory of Michele to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
