It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Antonio Rocco DeCarolis, has passed away at the age of 85.

Antonio will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Fernanda; and by his children, Clory (Valerio) Ferrari, Cesidio (Christine) DeCarolis and Franca (John) Mercuri. Antonio was a very proud Nonno to his six grandchildren, Francesco (Alex), Gino, Antonio (Rachel), Sabrina (Sam), Nicolas and Micheal; and Bisnonno to his three great-grandchildren, Dominique, Elizabeth and Asher, with two more on the way.

He was predeceased by his parents, Cesidio and Clorinda DeCarolis; and infant grandson, Marco.

Antonio was born in Alvito, Frosinone, Italy on June 6, 1937. Antonio treasured growing up in Alvito with his parents and siblings. As a young man, Antonio sought adventure and opportunity, moving to Rome to learn his trade of commercial painting before immigrating to Canada in 1963. After a few years in Edmonton, Antonio married the love of his life on January 20, 1968, and over the next 35 years, Antonio and Fernanda built a wonderful life for their family in Prince George, BC. Always an entrepreneur at heart, over those years in Prince George, Antonio built two successful and well-respected businesses, Tower Painting and Villa Roma Restaurant. His reputation for excellence and integrity, both in business and in life, remains a legacy our family will always cherish. In 2003, Antonio and Fernanda returned to Edmonton to be closer to their growing family. In retirement, Antonio and Fernanda enjoyed time with family and especially relished spending their summers in Alvito, a place he adored so much.

Antonio was a wonderful husband, father, nonno and bisnonno. He never lost his curiosity and quick wit, with a clever story or joke always at the ready. Our family will miss these little things the most, and while this void will never be filled, we are grateful that he is now at peace.

A Prayer Service will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 - 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, our family suggests a donation in Antonio’s honour to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Alberta Cancer Foundation