Calogero Di Fiore

Calogero 'Charlie' Di Fiore passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on April 13, 1950, in Racalmuto, Italy, Charlie came to Canada in 1965, where he met the love of his life, Rita, at the age of 16. They shared 60 wonderful years together and were married for 56 years, building a beautiful life and raising two children and five cherished grandchildren. He was a proud Papa to Philip (Sina) and Carmelina (Andrell), and a loving Nonno to Justin, Charles, Daniel, Jasmine, and Jordan. Charlie was the beloved son of the late Filippo and Carmela Di Fiore, known lovingly as 'Lilo' by his family. He was the brother of Agostino Di Fiore (late Hilda) of California; Angela Mattina (late Salvatore); the late Carmela Alaimo (late Charlie) of England; and the late Alfonso Di Fiore (Concetta). Charlie was the beloved son-in-law of the late Paolo and Antonietta Iacoviello, and a cherished brother-in-law to many members of the Iacoviello family. He will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Charlie enjoyed working with his hands, from his early years at Hamilton Electrical Platting, to a long and fulfilling career at Canada Brick, which he began in 1989 and continued for 31 years until his retirement in 2019, building lifelong friendships along the way. He will be deeply missed by his friends at the club, where countless memories were made around the card table. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and personal support workers at Juravinski Hospital, C3, for their kind and compassionate care.