It is with great sadness that the family of Tullio Chiarotti announces his passing on Saturday, December 8th, 2012 at the age of 84 years.

Tullio will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Liliana, and his two daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Danielson and Linda (John) Dimora. He will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren Sara, Alex, Dina and Ryan.

Tullio was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters.

Born on April 25th, 1928 in Palazzolo Della Stela, Udine, Italy, Tullio came to Canada in 1953. He married the love of his life Liliana in 1961 and had two daughters. He worked for the Department of Highways for 30 years, retiring in 1988.

Tullio's passion was his family, and he always put them first. He always looked forward to family dinners. He spent many a weekend playing boccia with his wonderful friends. Tullio was also a member of the Colombo Lodge for 50 years.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for their excellent care. They would also like to sincerely thank all their friends for their continued support and love.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

The Reverend Father Andrew L'Heureux will celebrate the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral on Friday, December 14th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum, Hillside Cemetery.

Following the Service at the Mausoleum, friends are invited to join the family for a time of memory sharing at the Colombo Lodge (lower level).

Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T1 would be appreciated in Tullio's memory.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.