Cosimo "Alberto" Greco
Sep 26, 1935 - Sep 13, 2024September 26, 1935 - September 13, 2024
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Cosimo "Alberto" Greco
Sep 26, 1935 - Sep 13, 2024September 26, 1935 - September 13, 2024
Place of birth
Castropignano, Province of Campobasso, Italy
Most recently lived in
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Cosimo's favorite hobbies
Playing bocce ball at the club castropignano Fishing Driving to Port Dalhousie to feed the birds
Cosimo's favorite foods
Favorite bands and musical artists
Interesting facts about Cosimo
He was born in Castropignano Italy. Immigrated to Buenos Aires Argentina where he met and married his wife Giulia Greco of 64 years along their two daughters Filomena and Susan. They immigrated together as a family to Canada and lived in Port Colborne, Thorold and eventually St. Catharines. He was known as "Nonnito chiquito" to his grandkids and he was proud of it. Always making jokes about his small stature and never took life too seriously. There was always time for making others laugh with his silly stories or jokes that never got old. He loved music, singing in the club castropignano club and was a self taught accordion player. He could be found in his man cave playing the flute most days, or whistling along some tune while working in his shed and garden.
Cosimo loved nothing more than
To drive his little green car to Port Dalhousie where he'd sit by the water and feed the birds or take a drive to Niagara Falls and play at the casino. He loved watching all his Juventus soccer matches on Fubo with his wife and they'd sit together every night to enjoy some chocolate ice cream on the couch before bedtime
Favorite place in the world
Castropignano Italy was his home town and he was proud of his roots. Always had stories from "back home" and to share. He loved spending time at Port Dalhousie in st Catharines. He'd drive there everyday to sit by the lake and feed the birds.
Favorite TV shows
Favorite sports
He loved Juventus soccer team and also Argentina soccer
Cosimo's grandchildren
His three grandchildren Jessica, Adrian and Sabrina will miss him immensely
Cosimo's superpower
His superpower was always finding ways to make others laugh. He had a joke for everything. His big bright smile and contagious laugh brought happiness to those around him
Interesting facts about Cosimo
He liked to do woodworking in his shed and could be found building things such as benches, picture frames, stools, and other things when he felt creative.
Obituary
Cosimo "Alberto" Greco, born on September 26, 1935, in Castropignano, Province of Campobasso, Italy, passed away on September 13, 2024, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his infectious laughter and zest for life.
Cosimo immigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he met and married his beloved wife, Giulia Vigliotta (Greco), with whom he shared 64 wonderful years. Together, they raised two daughters, Filomena and Susan (Jancsi), who cherished their father deeply. As "Nonnito chiquito" to his grandchildren, Jessica (Ezequiel, Sofia) , Adrian (Rob) and Sabrina, he brought joy and laughter into their lives, always ready with a joke or a funny story. He was a proud great grandfather to Sofia, always greeting her with big open arms and a big smile.
A passionate bocce ball player, Cosimo enjoyed spending time at the club Castropignano. He found solace in nature, often driving to Port Dalhousie in his bright green car to feed the birds or taking trips to Niagara Falls where he'd play at the casino. Music was a significant part of his life; he loved singing and was a self-taught accordion player, often spending time in his man cave playing the flute or in his garden, whistling along to some tunes.
Cosimo took great pride in his roots, sharing stories from back home in Italy and celebrating his heritage. He was a devoted fan of Juventus soccer and enjoyed watching games with Giulia, often ending their evenings with chocolate ice cream on the couch.
In addition to his love for sports and music, Cosimo had a creative side, enjoying woodworking and crafting items for his family. His vibrant personality, big smile, and ability to always find humor in life endeared him to everyone who knew him.
Cosimo Greco's legacy of love, laughter, and family will be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
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Born on September 26, 1935
Castropignano, Province of Campobasso, Italy
Passed away on September 13, 2024
St. Catharines, ON, Canada