Obituary of Renato D'Onofrio

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Renato D’Onofrio in Ottawa. Renato at the age of 92, passed away April 22, 2023 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital Campus surrounded by his family after a short illness. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Elvira (nee Masciulli). Cherished father to Anna Dinardo (Orlando), Tom and Carlo. Dear grandfather of Paul (Jess), Steven (Julissa) and Alex. He is survived by his brother Aurelio (Livia) and his twin sister Maria D’Ortona (the late Antonio) in Italy. Predeceased by his parents Tomasso and Annantonia D’Onofrio and his siblings Flavia Pagliarani (Luigi), Elia Erneste (Agostino) and Cesare (Maria Pia).   He will be dearly missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Kyria Kopoulos and her team and the nurses at the Civic Hospital critical care unit.

Rest in peace Papa.  You are loved and will be remembered dearly in our hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Renato’s name to Villa Marconi Long Term Care or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Neuroscience research.