With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Giuseppe who passed away peacefully at home on November 05, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Toritto, Italy on September 07, 1943.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Rosa; his children Dominic (Elena), Catherine (Martin), and Sabrina (Josh); and his grandchildren Esmae, Simon and Jeremy. Predeceased by his parents Domenico and Caterina Loiacono, and is lovingly remembered by his siblings Angela, Camelia, and Nicola and his nieces and nephews.
He spent his childhood working in the family business and served as a sergeant in the Italian Army. In 1966 he immigrated to Oakville, Canada and eventually settled in Victoria where he met the love of his life, Rosa. Giuseppe was devoted to his family, instilling in his children the values of self-reliance, hard work, and perseverance. In recent years, he found immense joy in being a Nonno to his grandchildren.
Known to many as Joe, he was generous, loving, and full of life. With his charm and warm smile, he made everyone feel welcome. His door was always open, and if you stayed for dinner, he’d likely bring you to the cellar to share his homemade wine. He loved cruising, gardening, motorcycles, and reading, and could often be found at a coffee shop with a newspaper in hand, chatting about life, cars, and everything in between.
Giuseppe was blessed with a sharp mind and an entrepreneurial spirit. His work ethic was unmatched, and his genius was in his hands. As a builder, Giuseppe left his mark across Victoria, building homes with his unique finishing touch. Never afraid of a challenge, he pushed boundaries, building Canada’s skinniest house.
As President of the Victoria Italian Assistance Centre in the 1980s, he led efforts to secure the land for the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from the provincial government and championed constitutional changes granting women full membership and voting rights.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Paul Kachan for his compassionate care throughout Giuseppe’s journey.
Rest peacefully. You were deeply loved and will be missed beyond measure. Your legacy lives on through your family and all those whose lives you touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Giovanni
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Amy and Samantha Statkey To his beautiful family, this story of his life says so much about the man. Thanks for sharing. To Dominic and Lena, this has been a hardship for you both watching the man you love going through a horrible disease process. But now you must pick up the pieces of your lives and regroup. The generosity of your parents was bestowed on Samantha and I on several occasions. We love you all and will visit one day soon.
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Patrizia Barbon Rosa and family. We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. We have so many fond memories of him and working with him at the Italian Hall. We hope the many beautiful memories you shared of times together help you all through these difficult times. Family was so important to him and he raised a beautiful family he was proud of . Our condolences Sergio, Elide Barbon and Family
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Lina Fedrigo Dear Rosa and extended family. We’d like to send our condolences from all of us. Love, Lina Fedrigo and family.
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Yolande Henri-Bhargava Dear Rosa and Family,
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Joe.
Please, do accept our sincerest and heartfelt condolences.
Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Yolande and Vijay Bhargava
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Tony & Cindy Piga Rosa and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bev Lise we are sorry for your loss
sincere sympathy
Luigi and Bev Lise
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Sonja Mokhtare and Rasvan Gal Dear Loiacono Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
We will remember Joe as a very smart, generous and kind person, he hosted us always like family members. His warmth we will never forget.
We send love and strength to overcome these hard days.
Sonja and Rasvan
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Burke Rosen Each and everyday, we remember and appreciate Joe’s lasting legacy, as we are living in a home with his hand built genius all around us. From the circular staircases to the custom cabinetry, from the waterproof roof to the parquet floors – his expert carpentry, plumbing, electrical and gardening skills are a continuing testament to the care and easy attention to details that seemed to come so naturally from him. Mostly, though, we miss his smiles, his hugs and his humour.
Now, we see Joe in his beloved family members, and love them all the more…
Burke and Deva
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Diane Hazell We all will miss Joe’s presence. He was a great guy with a wonderful personality. He was completely devoted to his family, and they, to him. A great gardener , too! I will always remember Joe tending the flowering cacti at his front door, just a magnificent floral display, second to none.
And Rosa, who was always by Joe’s side, deserves a special place in heaven for her constant vigilance and undying support and love for her husband of 51 years. Condolences to the entire Loiacono family. May happy memories bring you peace.
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Lou Reda Laura and Lou Reda
Deepest wishes and condolences to the Loiacono family at this difficult time.
Joe will be sorely missed by his friends and family.RIP Joe.
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Jurgen and Angelika Weyand We are sending our condolences to the Loiacono family.
Joe was full of positive energy and always a pleasure to be with. He was very proud of his family.
We have only good memories.RIP
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Lisa Adriaansen Sending hearfelt condolencese to Rosa and family. Joes’s love of life and love of his family was evident in all he did. His smile was infectious and I always smile when remembering the dating advice he gave my daughter Jenny. He was a fabulous neighbour to my parents and I know they will miss him deeply. He helped out dad many times when it came to house projects and I do believe in a few attempts to keep the deer out of the yards! Rest easy Joe and hugs to you Rosa
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Betty marra Rosa and family, lots of wonderful memories growing up. We moved from Kitimat.You had a business on the Old Island Highway,many years ago.I just loved Mrs.Scandale my nona was in Italy, so she was a loving memory of her.My mom and I would come for coffee, Joe had a warm smile every time I saw him. A great man was taken,but he left a big mark in our town. Lots of warm hugs. Betty Marra
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Ivana Porco So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to Rosa and all the family.
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Freda Thorne Dear Rosa: Só very sorry for your loss of “little Joe”.
It has been a long time since our acquaintance,including
Ken (my husband) & Alan Meridith & Joe & their many
stories of electrical jobs.
May the good memories fill your heart.
Freda
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Manola and Bob Dear Rosa ♥️ and family, Our heartfelt condolences ✨ God knew it was Joe’s time to go home to be with his Heavenly Father and to his heavenly mansion! We will see him again! He is now free of all his pains. Rosa you did exceptionally well looking after your beloved husband. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Lean on our LORD for all your needs Love Manola and Bob
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Josephine pagnotta Condolences to the whole family
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Bernard Tanguay We arrived from the East coast in 1975 and rented from Joe and Rosa. We always kept a nice memory of them and met them periodically thereafter. We even contemplated buying one of his newly constructed little house a few years after.
Our sincere condolences Rosa and family, Joe made his mark with everyone he met.Bernie and Mary (deceased)
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Valeria Cisotto Condolence to the all familly may he’s soul rest in peace ,he will always live in our heart he’s kind words and big hearth will allways stay with us, sending much love to he’s devoted wife and all familly. Valeria, Luigi and Alessandra
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Jim and Norma Christou We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Loiacano family for your loss. You shared Joe’s journey with so much love and compassion.
Joe was blessed to have such a devoted wife and family !
With our love : the Christou family
I work with Sabrina and although I have never had the honour of meeting Joe, I can see what a great job he is done in raising his offspring.
Heartfelt condolences to the whole Loiacono family and a big hug to Rosa.
Gio