Peacefully, on November 29th, our father Matteo Vassalli, passed away at 87 years old. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Sabatina (1951), father Antonio (1990), step-mother Costanza (1991) and brother Sergio (1961). Our dad was born in Canosa, Di Puglia and came to Canada with his brothers on January 11, 1959 and settled in Hamilton. He loved to dance, play cards at his Italian club (Fratellanza Racalmutese), Elvis (who doesn't?), play the lottery and watch Jerry Springer (which he swore was real). He fiercely loved and was exceptionally proud of his 4 children, his sons Tony (Penny), Sergio (Rose), Adrian (Jen) and daughter, Sabatina. He is survived by his brother and best friend, Cosimo. He was loved by his nieces and grand-nephew, Tina, Angela and Adriano and his grandchildren, Alicia, Deanna, Caitlin, Henry and Holden and his great grandson, Dawson. Rest peacefully Dad. There are no goodbyes for us. You will be in our hearts forever. A special thank you to the staff of Macassa Lodge for the care and compassion they gave our dad. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Wednesday, December 3rd from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - Hamilton on Thursday, December 4th at 11:00 am. Burial at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington.