Obituary of Paolo D'Oria
D’Oria, Paolo
October 8, 1945-August 28, 2021
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, Paolo D’Oria passed away in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Felicia D’Oria. Cherished father of Nick (Evelyn), Tony (Anna), and Rosa (Brian). Dear Nonno to Paul, Robert, Thomas, Julia, Rachel, Alex, Marissa, Michael, and Austin. Predeceased by his father Nicola and his mother Maria Rosa D’Oria and his siblings Grazia of Italy, Michele of Italy, Ferdinando of London, and Antonietta of Italy. Survived by his siblings Angela (Matteo), Giovanni (Angela) all of London, Donato (Teresa) of Italy, Salvatore (Italia), Mario (Patrizia), Antonio (Maria) all of London, and Grazia Pia (Giovanni) of Italy. Survived by cognati Giovanni (Rosa), Matteo (Filomena), Rafaele (Angela), Maria (Matteo), and Pio (Grazia, deceased), Antonietta, and Matteo all of Italy and Nancy of London. Also missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
Paolo worked at Accuride Canada for over 30 years and retired in March of 2001. After retirement and throughout his life Paolo brought joy and laughter to others through his love of golf, bowling, DJing, singing, and making cheese.
Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 o'clock. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, 345 Lyle Street, on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Those wishing to join the family via livestream may do so by visiting www.stmarylondon.ca. As per Bereavement Authority of Ontario a limited number of people are permitted. Registration is required for both visitation and the Mass. Please email donohue@donohuefuneralhome.ca with your name, phone number and time preference. Visitation will be in ½ hour increments. Private Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis Society, the Lung Association, or St. Mary’s Church Restoration Fund would be appreciated.
Please note:
Visitation from 2-2:30, 2:30-3, AND the Funeral Mass is full.
