CHIESA, Vitalino (Nino)
The family of Nino Chiesa are very saddened to announce the passing of a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather on December 1st, 2010.
Nino leaves behind his wife Jean, daughters Robyn Youell, Donna (Brian) Pillage, Dianne Chiesa, grandchildren Laura (Gordon), Chris, Lonny (Amy) and Danny as well as great grandchildren Maxwell and Dowling. Also surviving is his sister Regina Dotto and families. Nino was predeceased by his parents Pietro and Maria and brothers Peter, Alvio and Lucino and his son – in – law Jim Youell.
Nino was born on September 30th, 1922 in San Lorenzo Udema, Italy and shortly after traveled to Canada with his family to live in Mountain Park, Alberta. Nino served in World War 11 with the Seaforth Highlanders and was a prisoner of war in Germany in Camp Stalag 7A.
He came to Edson in 1950 to work for Art Leonard at Buy Rite Food Store, which he later purchased and operated until the day he retired. When he married Jean in 1953, they joined the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs to help with community work and made many wonderful friends through those clubs. In 1966 Nino, along with six other Kinsmen rode 10 days on horseback from Edson to Grande Prairie on the old Grande Prairie Trail to honor early settlers.
Nino was always very active in the local sports community as well. His passion was always hockey. He spent many hours at the arena watching minor hockey and was a participant in Oldtimer Hockey for which he attended many Spring Tournaments in Victoria.
Nino was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Edson Kinsmen and K-40 clubs.
He served three terms on Edson Town Council and also three terms on the Board of Directors for Alberta Grocers Wholesale.
He had a very good life, was always kind to all and a true gentleman whom we will all dearly miss.
“Treasure him Lord in your “Garden of Rest”, for in our world he was one of the best”
Funeral services will be held on Monday December 6th, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edson with Father Andrew Lukasewicz officiating. Cremation has taken place. The family suggests, if desired, donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4803 – 6trh Ave., Edson, Alberta, T7E 1E1 or to Parkland Lodge, 4619 – 9th Ave., Edson, Alberta, T7E 1R7 in memory of Nino Chiesa.
EDSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. 780 – 723- 3575 and Foothills Crematorium entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolences on line, please visit our website at www.edsonfuneralhome.com
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