Carmine Di Paola

Carmine Di Paola

18 Novembre 1958 - 23 Gennaio 2021

Carmine Di Paola was born to Elena Simeone and Armando Di Paola on November 18, 1958, and like many of his generation, grew up chasing after pigeons, skipping along with his sister and cousins, and trading candy in the city’s ruelles

When he was 21 years old, Carmine secretly started dating his sister Fernanda’s best friend and, thankfully, that turned out OK for all involved. 

Carmine and Cathy Pirollo were married for close to 38 years until his passing on January 23, 2021, and had three children together, Melissa, Jessica, and Armando. He was crazy about his kids and incredibly proud of them. 

Carmine will be deeply missed by his cherished Cathy, the kids, and Fernanda; his dear niece and nephew Alessia and Anthony Garippo; his loving sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rossana Pirollo and Pat Garippo; his beloved aunts and uncles; all his treasured cousins, of which there are too many to name; and his valued friends.

Carmine is best remembered for his love of V-neck t-shirts; driving back to Montreal from Hollywood, Florida, with his best friend Stef in the summer of 1980 with no AC and the windows rolled up because Stef had just gotten them tinted (Carmine also got into Florida shenanigans with cousins Ezio and Maurice, and Anna and Tina, but those are different stories for a different time); and, most importantly, he is remembered for his kind spirit. A man who loved deeply, gave generously, and made a difference in the lives of those around him.

An all-around good guy, that Carmine. 

BY INVITATION ONLY, DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. 


Luogo di funerali

Il funerale avrà luogo il 29 Gennaio 2021 alle 17:30 presso Parrocchia Madonna di Pompei (2875 rue Sauve est, Montreal, Quebec, H2B 1C6), seguito dalla sepoltura in cimitero Le Repos St. François D`Assise (6893, rue Sherbrooke Est Montréal (Québec) H1N 1C7)

Orario di visita

Complexe funeraire Loreto
4975 des Grand Prairies, St.Leonard ( QC ) H1R 1A5
  • giovedì, 28 Gennaio 2021
  • 20:00 - 23:00


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  1. Dear Cathy,
    My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Luisa and Ricky

  2. Dearest Cathy, Fernanda,Melissa,Jessica and Armando, our most sincerest sympathies for the sudden loss of your spouse, brother and adored father. Carmine was a very genuine person, he has left this world much too soon. We will remember Carmine as the free spirit that he was. Rest In Peace Carmine and watch over your beautiful family. Angela and Bruno Gervasi 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  3. Dear Cathy, Melissa, Jessica and Armando
    My sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
    Love Elsa xoxo

  4. To a dear Friend & neighbour! Your summer talks and laughter will be greatly missed! We will miss seeing you sitting on your balcony and waving hello! Gone too soon and too young. Till we see each other again one day may you Rest In Peace my beloved friend! Our deepest & most sincere condolences to his wife Cathy who has been his rock & soul mate, his 3 remarkable children and beautiful sister Fernanda. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Abbruzzese Family.

  5. My dear Cathy
    So sorry for your loss of your husband Carmine
    My deepest condolences to you and your family so so sorry

  6. Dear Cathy,
    Please accept our sincerest condolences for the passing of your beloved husband. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
    Maria and Joe Borzomi

  7. My deepest condolences to all your family. I have no words to express of losing my best friend, as a half a century friendship has gone by so fast. Rest in Peace .

  8. Dear Cathy and family,
    there are no words to ease your loss. Carmine was a joy to be around, a big funny teddy bear. We can still remember all the stories he told us about his Florida trip, the border trip and his not looking at the Highway patrol car beside him.
    Truly an amazing person, may he Rest In Peace
    Our deepest condolences to you and the family
    Mina and Sandro Fabrizi

  9. Dear Mel and family,
    My words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you during this hard time. He will be watching over each and everyone of you, guiding you through life. Even though you can’t see him, you will always feel his presence.
    Love Melanie & Reg xoxo

  10. Dear Kathy my sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family so sorry for your loss.

  11. Fernanda,

    My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother. Heartfelt condolences to his wife, Cathy, and the family.

    Anna Di Paola

  12. We are deeply saddened by your great loss. Sympathies to you and your beautiful family. we love him dearly and we will miss him.

  13. Dear Cathy and family
    Carmine was a special man I will never forget our trip to New York
    He was truly one of a kind . We are so heartbroken on this loss it was too early and he had so much more to enjoy. We will always remember him and his beautiful soul
    God bless you all please accept our most heartfelt condolences.may he entertain everyone in heaven now 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  14. Cathy, Melissa, Jessica, Armando and Fernanda
    What a beautiful tribute to your amazing husband, dad and brother.
    I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss – I wish I had the right words ☹ My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish and hold very dear to my heart all the amazing memories I have of our beloved Carmine aka Nino
    R.I.P beautiful soul ❤❤❤

  15. Dear Mel, Cathy and family, please accept my deepest condolences from me and my family, wishing you peace and courage to face the days ahead. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
    Enza & Wilson

  16. Deepest condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. Love always xoxo Stephanie, Matthew and Lisa.

  17. My sincere condolences Kathy to you and your children on the loss of your husband, from Pina Di Dio and Joe Lanni.

  18. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. Words can’t do justice to how sad I was to hear of his passing. He will be missed so greatly. My prayers are with you and your family. May he Rest in Peace

  19. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. Words can’t do justice to how sad I was to hear of his passing. He will be missed so greatly. My prayers are with you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.