Giovanni LaFratta

Giovanni LaFratta passed away in Thorold, Ontario on July 30, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on February 1, 1931. He was predeceased by his wife Marynova LaFratta, his parents Liberato and Loretta, his step‑mother Consiglia LaFratta, and his sisters Carmela Mascione (the late Antonio) and Lucia Di Felice (the late Elio). He is survived by his sons Johnny (married to Phyllis), Dino, Gino and David (married to Sherry); his grandchildren Chris (married to Carissa), Jennifer, Alexis and Colton; his siblings Joseph LaFratta (the late Maria), Lina Cimino (the late Domenic), Michael LaFratta (the late Dory), Victor LaFratta (married to Lena), Claudia Pignotti (the late Felix), Mario LaFratta (married to Lina) and Pat LaFratta; his sister‑in‑law Dee Petti (the late Tom Petti); and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bocchinfuso Funeral Home, 2 Regent Street, Thorold. A vigil service followed at the same location from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A funeral Mass was conducted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, 21 Queen Street South, Thorold. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Niagara.