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D'Andrea, Fioravante

FIORAVANTE D'ANDREA, beloved husband of Joyce D'Andrea, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, on Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at the age of 78 years.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children: Cordell D'Andrea of Lethbridge and Jolyn D'Andrea Merrick (Jim) of Calgary. Fioravante is also survived by his sister Mary Delger of Spokane, Wash., a brother-in-law Barry Chalmers of Lethbridge and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Mike and Vic and by one sister Madeline.

Fiori was born July 2nd, 1938 in Lethbridge and was raised in Readymade. He attended Lethbridge Junior College in its Inaugural year and he was the first student union president. After working in Calgary and Prince George in Media Production he later returned to Lethbridge to do Media Production at the College where he met Joyce. They were married December 23rd, 1972. Fiori was a quiet, gentle man with a good sense of humour. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and coached little league baseball. Fiori would always support whatever sports his children were in. In his retirement he went to Sears to sell tools, which he thoroughly enjoyed. His favorite hobby was woodworking and he built many things, including his home and furniture. He was a perfectionist and many marveled at his talent. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Michael Pollard officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - 355 Columbia Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada celebrating.

In memory of Fiori, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation - #124, 430 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A-2S8.