Dominic Ippolito passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Royal Inland Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Dominic was born April 29th, 1957 in Castrolibero, Cosenza, Italy and came to Kamloops with his parents at age 3.

Dominic was a devoted and dedicated family man whose world revolved around his love for his wife Evelyn and daughter Angela as well as his immediate and extended family. He was an admirable son, father, husband, brother, uncle and friend.

Dominic was predeceased by his father Francesco Ippolito and grandparents Eugenio and Saletta Beltrano.

He loved his family deeply and his memories will be lovingly cherished by his family; wife Evelyn, daughter Angela, mother Ida, sister Gina (Victor) Mann and family Maria (Tyler) Cartier, Gena Caputo (Craig), Randy Caputo (Danielle), brother Pat and family, Nikko, Matteo and Josh Ippolito and brother Joey Ippolito (Lindsay), numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Family commitment started early for Dominic. As the oldest child he cared for his baby brother Joey while his mother and father worked. His life centered on family, so much so that his first date with Evelyn was to introduce his mother and family. Dominic and Evelyn were married on Dominic's birthday - April 29th, 1995 and the real joy of their life, Angela, arrived October 20, 1997. Fatherhood defined Dominic's passion for life as he nurtured and supported his wonderful and talented daughter Angela of whom he was so loving and proud.

Dominic worked as a summer student at CN Rail and joined the company full time at age 20 until his retirement in 2013. His colleagues at CN fondly nicknamed him "Pitbull' no doubt because of his relentless pursuit of ideas and tasks. His locker was so full of pictures and mementos of his daughter Angela that one of his colleagues commented, 'Dominic acted like he was the only person there with a child'.

Dominic loved music and sang, played the organ, accordion and drums, and at age 11 started his first band, 'Summer Fantasy'. He loved motorcycles, cars, gardening and everything organized - a place for everything and everything in its' place! Fixing things was Dominic's specialty and pastime - even if they didn't need fixing.

Prayers recited by Bishop Munroe and Father Andrew at Sacred Heart Cathedral Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Mass to Celebrate the life of Dominic will be held Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU at Royal Inland Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers donations to Royal Inland Hospital would be appreciated.

Arrangements in care of Schoenings Funeral Home.

On-line condolences can be offered at www.schoenings.com