June 1, 1924 – October 30, 2016

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tony Nigro on October 30, 2016, a life well lived at the age of 92. 
Tony is survived by his wife Aurora, his son, Charlie, daughter Rose (Frank) and his two grandsons, Maurizio and Antonio Saccomanno. He also leaves behind his nieces, Teresina Petretti, Rose Rende, Franca Crasti, his sister in law, Maria Sicoli and many cousins, relatives, friends and longtime acquaintances. 
Tony was predeceased by his father and mother, Pasquale and Rosina, his father in law and mother in law, Fiore and Luisa Sicoli, his sister, Sarina Cuzzetto and his niece Marisa Malakoff.
Tony was born in Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy on June 1, 1924. He came to Canada in December of 1949 and worked on the railroad for a short time, but his true passion for welding soon took over. He opened up his own welding shop on Tranquille Road in 1956. Over this period of time, Tony saw the landscape of North Kamloops change, but the welding shop remained the same. To many in the Italian community, he became known simply as “Mastro” (teacher) for his creativity of all things iron. Over the last few years the “shop” was more of a meeting place than a workplace. For old friends and new, those who visited on a daily, weekly or occasional basis, it served its purpose well. Stories were told, opinions were shared and as memories grew shorter, the tales seemed to grow longer, however, everyone left as if all the world’s problems had been solved. 
He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and will forever remain in our hearts. 
Prayer service will held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday November 6, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops BC and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Monday November 7, 2016 at the church, with the Reverend Father Paul Simms officiating. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery followed by refreshments in the OLPH Parish Hall.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
 

• Date : 2016-10-30
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.