Brunato, John Peter
97 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Survived by his true soulmate Enes (Orlando) with whom he shared almost 73 years of marriage; his children JoAnn (Joe) DeLellis, Peter (Mary), all of Leamington and Lynn (Murray) Butler of Mississauga. Seven grandchildren will remember many gatherings and outings with "Nonno Johnny" - Michele (Mike) Tomlak, David DeLellis, Jennifer Butler, Megan (Greg) Mailloux, Kayla Butler, Zachary Brunato, MacKenzie Brunato and his four great grandchildren- Brady, Alexa and Sydney Tomlak and Silas Mailloux. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Joe) Gatti, Gemma (Peter) Gatti. John served in the Canadian Army for three and a half years during WWII. John operated the Leamington Shoe Shine and Repair Shop on Erie Street for many years until he took a leap of faith and bought a farm in his late 30's. He had magic hands that could make and fix anything. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place. Visiting in the Chapel of the Leamington Mennonite Home, 35 Pickwick Drive Leamington on Friday August 28, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. John's family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Randy Holloway and all the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for the superb care and compassion shown to John over the years. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.