Obituary of Biagio De Lellis

De Lellis, Biagio

Biagio passed away August 26, 2024, in Sora, Italy, in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Rita. Dear father of Robert De Lellis. Loving Nonno to Emerson and Penelope. Predeceased by his parents Rocco De Lellis and Rosa Maiuri in De Lellis, his brother Mario De Lellis and sister-in-law Anna Reali in De Lellis. Uncle of Luca De Lellis, Marco De Lellis (Letizia) and their children Mario and Desire and Mauro De Lellis (Martina) and their children Tommaso and Elisa. 

Biagio immigrated to Canada by boat in 1967 disembarking in Halifax and settling in London. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 32 years. Biagio loved returning to Italy, spending the summer months in retirement in Ceprano. Biagio was always active around the house, taking immense pride in its appearance.

Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Monday, September 16 from 11 am until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations to Colorectal Cancer (www.colorectalcancercanada.com) would be appreciated.