Joseph Bottone
May 28, 1939 - July 14, 2024
Funeral Details: A funeral mass to honor and celebrate Joe's life will be held at St John Vianney Church, on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at 11:00 am.
It is with profound sadness and loving memories, that we announce the passing of Joseph Bottone, a devoted husband, cherished friend and beloved father. Joe peacefully departed from this world on Sunday July 14, 2024.
Born on May 28, 1939, in London England, Joe was known for his big heart, unwavering kindness and warm smile. Joe, married his loving wife of 62 years, Jean, in March of 1962. He and Jean, welcomed their first son Paul in 1963 and son Simon in 1965. As a father and grandfather, Joe was compassionate and fun loving. He took great pride in his boys and their families and enjoyed spending time over the years watching how the family grew. His family was one of his greatest joys and he leaves behind a legacy of love and strength.
Joe was not only a loving father, but also a passionate cook. His love of food and the opportunity to share his talents, began when he took a role as a cook with The Royal Airforce (RAF). After immigrating with the family to Montreal, he took a role as a Chef at the “Queens Hotel”. Joe, put his passion aside for a few years after moving to Ontario and working for the Toronto Transit Commission. He soon reconnected with it, when he opened “Cozy Joe’s” in downtown Barrie. He eventually worked at Georgian College, as a teacher of the Culinary Arts Program, imparting his love and knowledge of food to his students.
Outside of his professional life, Joe enjoyed gardening and the opportunity to cook for others. His family, friends and those within his church and the Sandy Cove community, were often the recipients of his culinary talents. Joe also enjoyed traveling to new and different destinations and sharing those travel experiences with both family and friends.
Joe will be dearly missed by his loving wife Eugenie (Jean), his children Paul (Kelly) and Simon (Sally), his grandchildren Sandra (Jesse), Mark (Jacoba), Christine (Mike), Lisa, Michael and Hannah, his greatgrandchildren Gregory, Elizabeth, Anthony, Zachary and countless friends.
Joe taught us the importance of laughter, of cherishing every moment and of spreading love wherever we go. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that he is reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.
Rest peacefully dear Joe, may you continue to bring laughter and joy wherever your spirit now resides. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
The family would like to extend many thanks to Joseph’s wonderful family doctor and to all the dedicated medical staff at Michael Garron Hospital and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre for their exceptional care and compassion.
A funeral mass to honor and celebrate Joe's life will be held at St John Vianney Church, on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ca or Diabetes Canada www.diabetes.ca .
Ed Gibson
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Paul. Condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you and the family through these difficult times.
Natalie
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Uncle Joe will be missed. His booming laugh never failed to bring me cheer; same with his meat pies. I am blessed he was family. The world won’t be the same without him.
Natalie
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Uncle Joe was a ray of light. I am blessed that he was my family. his booming laugh never failed to bring me cheer; same with his meat pies. He will truly be missed.
Christoph Homik
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024All my love to Canady and the Bottone family from Chris Germany 😘
Maggie Law
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Paul and Family, thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your beloved father/grandfather Joe.
Erik en Nicole
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Dear Mr. Bottone, rest in peace you were an excellent husband, father, father-in-law. and grandpa 🙏🏻
Karin Worth
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024Simon my heart goes out to you at the loss of your Dad. Know that the kids and I are thinking about you and wishing you peace and all the love in the world.
Chandra Saunders (Chatty)
Posted on: Thursday, July 18, 2024My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family. He was a wonderful man and I have fond memories of him.
Lobelia
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Billie
I can still hear Joe saying “hello sweetheart” whenever I call
Joe is with the angels but will always be in my heart and mind. I have so many memories of him always smiling and laughing.
With love Lobelia
Geeta Naipaul
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Simon – condolences to you and your family from Mike, my aunt Polly and me. Your dad seemed a wonderful, fun man and an inspiration, from all the stories you’ve told me over the years. Beautiful written tribute. Virtual heartfelt hugs to you all.
Lisa Roseborough
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024My sincerest condolences to the family …St. John Vianney will miss you …
The Czerwinski Family
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Please accept our family’s heartfelt condolences. Wishing you peace and comfort during these difficult times.
Doug and Jane Davies
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Simon, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Asma Kidwai
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Dear Simon (Sally , Michael and Hannah)),
My sincerest condolences on your dad’s passing. May his soul rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Beautiful tribute indeed.
Justin
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024Rest in Peace dear Uncle Joe. Never will I be able to eat a banana muffin with a dry eye ever again. My heart is full of sadness but memories full of laughter. Love and condolences to you all.
Clarence and Nancy Joncas
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Joe also had a passion for chauffeuring the CWL members of our parish to our provincial and Archdiocesan conventions all over Ontario. He would bake delicious meats pies and baked goods for the trips. Joe loved to make people laugh and have fun. On our journeys he would entertain us with his singing and antics.
On a personal note we will miss his surprise drop-ins for tea and a biscuit; his garden bounties, or his new recipe of a dessert or casserole you just made and had to share with us. You will always be on our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. Love and prayers, Clarence and Nancy.
Bernadette Borysenko
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Sincere condolences to Jean and her entire family. God’s family of Angels has just acquired another chef
to help them out feed all the Angels. We will miss Joe’s warm personality. Bernadette and Nick
Paul Freeman
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Very sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family
Danne McNeil
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Sincere condolences, Simon. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family
Pauline Worth
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Sending love, hugs and prayers to the Bottone family. I feel Joe is in heaven cooking up a storm and so glad to have had his time here on earth with all of us.
Love Pauline, Meg and Sarah xxx
Ken McBain
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Simon,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your father.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Rohini Kalia
Posted on: Saturday, July 20, 2024Dear Simon,
I am very sorry to hear about your father’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mr & Mrs R. Leal
Posted on: Sunday, July 21, 2024We will always feel a heavy sadness in the decease of our Joe, husband to my sister Jean, with loving. happy memories of the times we spent together.
God Bless
Candice Exsteen
Posted on: Sunday, July 21, 2024My deepest condolences to Simon and the Family.
May the fondest memories of Joe be remembered. Sending you love and strength through this difficult time.
Sue Lubowitz
Posted on: Monday, July 22, 2024Jean, my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband. I remember him from attending provincial conventions. He appears to be another one of those faithful CWL husbands who are so appreciated. Sending you prayers and hugs.
William Pezza
Posted on: Tuesday, July 23, 2024Our Condolences to the Bottone Family! Please celebrate on behalf of the Pezza Family as well!!
Jean + Irvin Greer
Posted on: Tuesday, July 23, 2024So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing , may the songs of the Angels welcome Joe home. 🙏
Raph and Elise
Posted on: Wednesday, July 24, 2024May Joe rest in peace. Our deepest sympathies to Jean, Paul, Simon and family. With loving memories x
Catherine Ecker
Posted on: Wednesday, July 24, 2024Dear Jean and family
My condolences on the death of Joe. Like many others I have fond memories of Joe as a fellow parishioner, a wonderful cook and a man who always seemed to be smiling. Joe’s role in your life has changed not ended. In the days ahead may you know the comfort of our loving God.
Susan Mays
Posted on: Friday, July 26, 2024Dearest Jean and family. Bill and I offer you all our sincerest and heartfelt condolences and prayers at the passing of Joe from this world into the Glorious Kingdom of our Blessed Father. We will all miss Joe’s wonderful sense of humour, his delicious cooking and his generous heart but we rejoice in knowing we will meet him again in Heaven. He will probably meet us at the Pearly Gates with a slice of apple pie. God comfort you all in your sorrows and bless you and strengthen your continued faith. Susan and Bill Mays