Obituary of Michele Ianni

Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 88. Devoted husband and best friend of the late Lina Plastino. Sadly missed and always cherished in their hearts by his children Lisa Ficociello (Carmine) and Frank “Chico” Ianni (Sandra). Proud “Nonno Mikey” of Tino Ficociello (Pamela), Ann Ficociello (Brewster), Michael Ianni, Jeffery Ianni and Jordan Policicchio (Deanna). Predeceased by his parents Francesco (late Lisa) and Finita Ianni. Brother of Erminia Maida (late Michele), Giuseppe Ianni (Fiorella), Giuseppina Marasco (late Nicola). Son-in-law of the late Giovanna and the late Raffaele Plastino. Brother-in-law of the late Gilda Santoro (late Michele). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews: Rose & George Giovagnoli, Anne Marie Santoro, Mike Guzzo (late Franca), Mike Ianni (Christina), Maria DeFilippis (Enzo), Alba Parmentola (Massimo), Franca DiLollo (late Rocco), Gina Cicchelli (Nat), Umbi Maida, Maria Caputo (Ernesto), Joe Marasco (Joanne), Rosina and Tonina. Always accepted and loved by his companion Gina Mannarino, Josie & Marcello Barone, John & Nancy Mannarino, Mason, Alyssa & Michael, Alexia & Ricardo and Aryianna (Zii Zii Mike). Loved and respected by his best friends Lena and Tony Barone. He will be missed by his salami students Mario and Alba Vernelli and his neighbours Albert and Lina Moraca and Mike Bitoni and family.

Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758) on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Special thanks to the heartwarming care our dad received in the ICU and 3B at the Sault Area Hospital. He repeatedly told us he was loved, respected and well taken care of. Thank you to Dr. Gosh, Dr. DiFabio and Dr. Jarrett and a special thank you to Dr. Kargbo who made us feel comfortable and tried everything she could to help our father. Excellent teamwork. A very embracing thank you to Nurse Marina that made our Dad’s transition comfortable and peaceful. Thank you to Sara Frolic for always cheerfully going to watch TV with Dad.

Love you always, Papa. I tried my best to help you. I kept my promise. Love Lisa.