Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the age of 84. Childhood sweetheart of Nancy for 62 years. Loving father of Marietta Lycopolus (George) and Terry (Judy). Caring and loving grandfather of Stephen, Christopher, Ryan and Samantha. Son of the late Benjamino and Amelia Biocchi. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters: Nora Rossi (Ottavio), Annie Fideli (Vic), Alba Biocchi, Ida Bernard, Ugo, Gino (Argie), his twin Tullio (Alfia) and Memo. Remembered by his sister-in-law Emily Biocchi. Brother-in-law of Edera Pozzebon (late Joe), Elsie Gilmore (late Bill) and the late Aggrippino (Grapes) Romani (Phyllis) and Sabino Romani (late Rina). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Terry was a well respected and gifted athlete. He was known in the hockey community and was a former Greyhound Captain, an inductee in the Hall of Fame, an outstanding baseball player, gymnast and track and field athlete. As well as his contributions to sport in our city, Terry was also honoured with the I.A. Vannini Award, an Honourary Member of the Marconi Society and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 11 am. Rev. Ron Ambeault officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Jerome’s Memorial Wall, SAH Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
