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DI GANGI,
Mariano, B.A., B.D., M. Th., D.D.
Peacefully, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in his 85th
year, after suffering from Multiple System Atrophy Disorder,
which he bore with patience and grace. Mariano has been called
home to see face to face his Lord and Saviour whom he served
faithfully in life long ministry. Pastor, preacher, professor.
An ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for
62 years, he served congregations in Montreal, Hamilton, Philadelphia
and Toronto. He was Executive Director of Interserve for 20 years,
and taught Pastoral Studies at Tyndale Seminary retiring as Professor
Emeritus. Many activities and organizations were blessed by his
God-given talents but especially dear to his heart were global
missions, Puritan preachers, and evangelism in Italy. Mariano
wrote many books on these and other subjects of interest.
son of the late Joseph DI
GANGI and Rose
PIACENTI of Brooklyn
and predeceased by his younger brother John. Mariano is survived
by his much-loved and devoted wife "Jo" (Ninette
MAQUIGNAZ) and
their three children: John (Vicki,) Marian
ARCHIBALD
(Jack) and
Peter (Sheila), all of Ottawa. As well, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
cherish his memory.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Stillwater Retirement
Residence,
Doctor
Rodney
TEE, and caregivers for their tender and
compassionate care.
Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and
McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave. at Richmond Rd., Friday, 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Burial private. A memorial service will be held at
2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at Saint Paul's Presbyterian
Church, 971 Woodroffe Ave. (at the Queensway), Ottawa. For those
who wish to honour Doctor DI
GANGI's life, please consider a donation
to: Interserve (http://interserve.org/), Tyndale University College and
Seminary (http://www.tyndale.ca/), The Ottawa Mission (http://ottawamission.com/),
or a related ministry of your choice.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Psalm 116: 15
Condolences/Donations/Tributes: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-728-1761
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