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Giovanni Presta
January 24, 1924 - January 28, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">It is with sadness that the family of Giovanni Presta announce his peaceful passing at St. Joseph&rsquo;s Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by his parents Angela and Pietro Presta and brother Vincenzo (Rafalina) Presta all from Italy as well as brother Michele Presta of Hamilton. Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Luisa. Loving father of Gianpietro, Angelica, Beatrice (Randy), Monica (George) and Benita. Proud Nonno of Giovanni &ldquo;John&rdquo;, Dana, Rebecca, Tamara, Anna May and Ruby. Dear brother of Vittorio (Rosalina), Carmine (Lina), Eugene (Carmela) and Ottavio (Rosa) of Hamilton and Teresa (the late Emilio), Rosetta (Luciano) and Franco (Ada) of Italy. Brother-in-law to Maria, Renza (Julio), Marisa (Pat), Rita (Phil), Bruna (Renzo) and Sabatino. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Giovanni served in WWII followed by five years of service with the Italian Police before coming to Canada in 1954. He was a passionate farmer for many years at his home farm in Copetown. <br /> </div>