Obituary of Carmine Antonio Di Rienzo

Born in Colle d'Anchise Via Parco Italy January 13, 1937. Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on September 20, 2025. Carmine Di Rienzo, in his 89th year beloved husband and best friend of the late Barbara Di Rienzo for 67 years. Loving Father of Michael Di Rienzo (Carol), Rosann Di Rienzo (Salvatore), Cathy Irvine (Matt), and the late Brenda Jonas (Will). Special Grandpa to Laura Di Rienzo (Lance), special Nonno to Cristian Gianfagna (Lindsay), Davide Gianfagna (Valentina), Roberto Gianfagna (Regina). Special Papa to Brena Irvine (Seth), Lucas Irvine, Brian Di Rienzo (Amber), Jessica Jonas (Maddie). A very special Papa to Addyson, Kaylyn, Lanny and Jay. Giovanni, Vito, Salvatore, Kevin and Luca.

Dear son of the late Michele and Valia Di Rienzo. Dear brother of Pierino Di Rienzo (Angiolina), Giacomo Di Rienzo (Carmela), the late Nicolina Di Rienzo, Christina Romano (Giovanni), Antoinetta Canzona (Giuseppe). Dear brother-in-law of Lois Macleod (Campbell), Phyllis VanEgmond (Ed), Deanna MacKillican (Gary), the late Merilyn Colbran (Lorne) and Jimmy Colbran (Barb).

Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Born in a small town in Southcentral Italy, growing up Carmine was always watching his mother in the kitchen. He aspired to be a veterinarian at a young age. Instead as a young teenager with $11 in his pocket he came across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada to start his life. With many jobs working in the restaurant business, this is where he met his wife Barbara. They quickly started a family together. He eventually became an amazing chef known for his delicious food. He brought many traditions from Italy to Canada, from the amazing food to making wine and many more. Many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren you will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

May you rest in peace forever with the love of your life, a true love story until the end. A special thanks to the Almonte Hospital staff for the wonderful care given to Carmine for the past few months. And especially thank you to the Queensway Carleton Hospital staff for the wonderful care given to Carmine for the past month. As well as the hospice staff towards the end of life for keeping him comfortable and safe.

A joint visitation will be held from 10:00a.m. 11:00a.m. followed by the funeral service and reception for Carmine and Barbara at Highland Park Cemetery, 2037 McGee Side Road, Carp, ON, K0A 1L0. The burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.

For those unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join via this LINK.