Obituary of Vittorio Valentino Massari

Victor Massari, aged 81, passed away suddenly on November 1st, 2024. He was born in Chieti, Italy to Francesco Massari and Francesca Nocchiero. He came to Canada in the late 1960’s. Landing in Toronto where he established himself in the construction business, driving all over the country doing various jobs. The family moved to Ottawa in 1974 to the quiet but beautiful neighbourhood of Crystal Beach. Victor worked for Hugh M. Grant and Beaver Construction before moving to Cornwall Gravel after the unforeseen closures of Grant and Beaver. He worked as a project planner, estimator and was involved in the building of the sewer system on Teron Road in Kanata. He was also known to climb into the sewer to help, usually in a suit. Well-liked and respected by co-workers, bosses and crew, he was hard-working and reliable. He lived in Finch, just outside of Cornwall, until retirement and eventually moved to Smiths Falls with his longtime partner Darlene. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to a friend or someone he just met. He had a great sense of humour and was annoyingly cheerful in the morning which irritated his daughter to no end. He was smart and creative and no challenge went unaccepted. He taught himself to cook and play chess on the computer.  He is survived by his daughter Tanya, his son Mark, his Partner Darlene, his Sister Pina, nieces and nephews in Italy, Joyce and many friends in Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Cornwall, and Toronto.