Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, Bruno Papini in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Lina Papini for 62 years. Dear father of Mario (Belinda), John (Ren Nae) and Dante. Loving grandfather of Adam (Sarah), Michael, Cole, Dustin and great-grandfather of Olivia. Cherished brother of Roberto and Navia. Bruno immigrated to Canada in 1956, where he enjoyed gardening, wine making, spending time with his family and was also an entrepreneur, owning stores, restaurants, commercial buildings and employing hundreds of people over the years. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to cousin Roberto Donati and family for all their assistance during these trying times. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., London, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 2:00 - 2:45, 3:00 - 3:45, 4:00 - 4:45 and 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Please contact the funeral home by e-mail at ofh@start.ca to register for a visitation time. Family and friends may also view the livestream of the visitation at https://www.twitch.tv/ofh_london The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, 345 Lyle at York St., on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.,followed by private family entombment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society London https://alzheimerlondon.ca Online condolences & Guest Book at www.oneilfuneralhome.ca
As per COVID -19 regulations, all visitors will be required to wear a mask, maintain physical distancing, and provide their name and contact information for contact tracing at both the funeral home and the church upon arrival.