Obituary of John Ponte

Suddenly at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, August 10, 2006. (Joao) John Da Ponte (Sr.) of Strathroy in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Laurencia Da Ponte (2003). Dear father of John (Sylvie) Da Ponte, Charlie (Debbie) Da Ponte, Mary-Jo (Joe) Pereira, Joseph Da Ponte and Becky Gratton all of Strathroy. Loved and missed by his 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also survived by his sister Maria Olivia Pereira of Strathroy and brother Jose Da Ponte of Rhode Island, U.S.A. Predeceased by 1 brother, 3 sisters and an infant grandchild. Visitation at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Sunday, August 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Strathroy on Monday, August 14 at 10:00 AM with Father Michael Kiszko celebrant. Interment in All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 6:30 PM.