ARMENTI, Mario Armenti

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mario Armenti announce his passing on August 24, 2025 at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Beloved husband of Joanne (née Tamburri) for 50 years. Loving father of Davis (Rita) and Rick (Michelle). Caring nonno of Michael, Lucas, Massimo, Alyssa and Ricky. Mario will be missed by his siblings Salvatore (Angela), Gaetana (Giovanni), Filomena, Carmine (Liberina), Caterina, and by his sisters in-law Lina and Flora. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and in Italy. Predeceased by his parents Eustachio & Antonia, his brothers Angelo and Luciano and by his brother in-law Michele Notte.

Special thank you to the ICU staff at the St. Catharines General Hospital.

Mario’s family will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday August 29, 2025 at St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main Street West, Port Colborne at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Peter Walton as celebrant. Rite of Committal with entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfuneralhome.ca

Mario was born in Indiprete Italy but came to Canada at the age of 19. He started working at the Port Colborne Drop Forge where he worked for 45 years. During his career, he started off as a labourer and worked his way up to plant manager.

Mario went back to Italy at 21 to marry his beautiful sweetheart Joanne and they came to Canada to build a life together. He had 2 beautiful sons and 5 wonderful grandchildren he adored and loved more than life itself.

You could always find Mario sitting in his favourite chair in the garage. He loved to cook, bbq, garden and always made sure that everyone was well fed. He took so much pride in everything he did and he did it so well. His home was a place where he welcomed and loved everyone. He showed those around him that love is not measured in words but in the time, care and sacrifices we give each other.

Mario will be deeply missed but will live in our hearts forever.

May you finally rest in peace. We love you!