Owner of Donisi Hair Salon, Bolton
After a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family, at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, Domenic Minnella, at the age of 65 years, beloved husband of Bruna. Cherished father of Natalie, Sabrina, Vince, Erica, and Nicholas. Proud Nonno of Noelle, Sebastian, Amelia, Elijah, Domenic, Matteo, and Abigail. Dear brother of Tony, Michele, and Maria. Domenic came to the small town of Bolton 45 years ago and began his own business in downtown Bolton. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle man, with a warm smile who lived for his family. Domenic will be sadly missed by all of us.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday evening 6 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 16066 The Gore Road, Caledon on Thursday, October 1 at 2 o’clock.
Private family interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 522 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2R5.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Luci and Jimmy Pountney
We send all of you our heart felt condolences and hope our prayers find you in your time of need.
Luci and Jimmy Pountney
Rose and Rocco Gallo
Our deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. Domenic was a loving caring man and he will be missed. May you all find comfort in remembering happier times together. May he rest in peace.
Barbara and Tom DIckerson
What a wonderful man Dom was. Always a smile on his face.
Connie Vanstone
Bruna, Tony and All The Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dom’s passing. I started going to Dom to get my hair done when he first came to Bolton, and stayed until I moved away in 1989. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Keep your memories close to your heart and he will be with you.
Sincerely Connie Vanstone.
Carole Cameron
Dear dear Bruna and Natalie, Sabrina, Vince, Erica, and Nicholas,
It is with a heavy heart that I send this note to you all. Please know that you are all in my prayers as I extended my deepest condolences to each and every one of you. Dominic was an awesome man who blessed everyone who was fortunate enough to be touched by him throughout his life. I will always remember how he massaged my head any time I was lucky enough to have my hair washed by him! Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Dominic will live forever in your hearts and souls.
Always,
Carole Cameron
Gina and Rocco Ferro
our deepest heartfelt condolences to Bruna and all of Domenic’s children may God hold him in the palms of his hand and may he Rest in internal peace Amen
Kathy Graham
My deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Sincerely Kathy Graham
Diana, Danny, Alex, Matt, Luca
Our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
The Cristofoli family
Lisa Kerr
I will always remember Domenic for his wonderful smile and the love he had for his family. His proudest moments were when he talked of all of you. You have my deepest sympathies.
Brenda Wild
Bruno and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories. He was an exceptionally strong and family driven person.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Take care and lean on one another for support,
Brenda Wild
Beth Stafford
Bruna and family….my deepest condolences on the passing of Dominic….I will fondly remember him as the ‘Perm King’….always a hello and a warm smile. Memories of days past will be your strength for the future.
Fondly,
Beth Stafford
Monique Charalambides
Dear Bruna
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family .
Monique and Tellos
Edna Sears
Dear Bruna, Natalie, Sabrina, Vince, Erica and Nicholas,
What a shock it was to hear of Dominic’s untimely passing. He was such a sweet, gentle man. I always enjoyed my conversations with him. He will be missed by many.
You are all in my thoughts. I hope that your happy memories will keep your hearts afloat at this sad time.
Love,
Edna
Peggy Hunter
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hunter family
Natalie Triassi
Bruna & Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Domenic’s passing.
My deepest condolences to you all & my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Natalie Triassi
Janet kirk
Dear Bruna and family.
Just heard about Dominic’s passing from Kirsten. I’m so sorry and please know my heart is with you at this difficult time. Xo Janet.
Kevin & Isabella Devine
Dear, sweet Minnella Family, who has become our extended family, our hearts are breaking for your immense loss.
Domenic was a remarkable man with a flourishing business surrounded by his family … there are no greater riches.
With Love Always,
Kevin & Isabella Devine
Linda Brown
Dear Bruna,
I only met Domenic twice when he dropped into the salon, always smiling and cheerful. I know you never left his side during his illness. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
May the love of family and friends surrounded you and provide comfort at this time.
Linda Brown
Margaret and Louie Bonitatibus
Drear Bruna and your beautiful family
We were so sad to hear of Dominic’s passing, he was truly blessed having you and his beautiful family always around him, when I think of Dominic I see his soft smile and know we will be smiling back at him.
May he rest in peace .
Michael & Rosa Bonifacio
Bruna & Family
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person
Bonifacio Family
Cuccis Hair Salon
May our deepest condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers be with you,
Cuccis Hair Salon, Larry, Rosina, Angelica and Melissa
Janet Muir
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. My sympathies go out to you. Your Dad leaves behind a wonderful legacy.
Mary Maas
Dear Bruna and family,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time now and in the weeks and months ahead.
God bless you all.
Mary Maas
Diana Simonetta
Dear Bruna and Family
I am so sad to hear the news about Domenic. Your family has been my favourite family from the day I met you and Domenic. I remember the days talking with him. I send you all lots of love and strength.
Brenda Leighton
To The Minnella Family
Domenic and I had such wonderful chats over the years at the salon. It was wonderful to see Domenic when he visited the salon from time to time. My deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult and sad time.
Love Brenda Leighton
Cori Myers
We are sending all our love to the Minella family. Domenic was so blessed to have such a loving, caring and devoted family.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Rick, Cori, Mitch and Avalon Myers
Allana & Dave Martin
My Dearest Bruna and Family,
At this most difficult time, lean on each other for support, take comfort in each other.
Hold tight to your memories to guide you.
Thinking of you,
Allana & Dave
Don and Chris Nelson
Bruna, Natalie, Sabrina,Vince Erica Nicholas
Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy .
Don & Chris Nelson
Suzanne French
Our hearts are with your family at this time of loss.
Domenic was a wonderful man and a shining example of father, husband and Nonno.
With love,
Suzanne and Ryan French
Sue Bogner and Family
Dear Bruna, Vince, Sabrina, Erica, Natalie and Nicholas
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We send our love and support and hope you can find strength during this difficult time to help you get through the coming weeks and months ahead.
We are thinking of all of you.
Love the Bogner Family
Jim and Heidi Sant
Our deepest condolences to Bruna and all the family.
May all the happy memories you all made together help you through this difficult time.
Stan & Gillian Bachelder
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Dominic. He will be missed by all who knew him, he had such a great smile and a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Elaine Ruprecht
Dear Bruna and Family,
I wish to express my condolences and sympathy for your loss of Domenic. I was one of Domenic’s first customers
along with my 2 little girls in Bolton and was a client for many years. He was a very kind and quiet soul and was
well liked and appreciated in our community. Please except my blessings.
Elaine Ruprecht
Robyn Sousa
Bruna and family
My hearffelt condolences to you and your family , my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Please take care and I hope to see you soon
Robyn
Sevin & Dario PIvato
Dear sweet Bruna and Minnella Family, after the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on , through us. Domenic’s courageous fight and determination was humbling and spoke volumes about his character and the love for his family. I know there are no words to help ease the pain and heartfelt sorrow you are all experiencing at this time. Domenic will be cherished in our memories forever.
With Love Always,
Sevin & Dario Pivato
Debbie Gilbert
Bruna, Vince, Sabrina, Erica and families – I am so sorry to hear of Dom’s passing, he went through so much for the past few years. Bruna you have been the BEST wife and caregiver for him, he was so blessed to have your strength and love. I’m happy that he lived to see his beautiful grandchildren born in the past few years and enjoy and make so many memories with you all. We will miss him at Donisi’s, he was a gentle soul. With my condolences, Debbie Gilbert
Claudia Gomez and family
Dear Bruna and family
We are very sorry for your lost, Dominic was a fantastic man.
He is resting in peace and his soul will always be with you and the kids.
Love you all.
Claudia ,Steven ,Daniela and Valerie
Ethna McLoughlin
So sorry to hear the news , my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Ethna x
Dee Chahley
My sincerest condolences to your Family on the loss of Domenic. He was my hairdresser for many years, and I respected him not only for his talent as a hairdresser- but as a sincere and compassionate man that he was. RIP Domenic!
Sincerely,
Dee Chahley
Georgia Lancashire
I am truly sorry for your loss.
My though and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
He is gone from your sight, but still lives in your hearts.
Tracy Pullicino
Bruna and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Remember Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us, they live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.
Tracy Pullicino
Mary Dominioni and Family
Dearest Bruna,
Our deepest and heartfelt condolence to all the Minnella Family. Domenic will be forever remembered for his great smile, kind words and caring person. He will truly be missed !! May he rest in peace !!
Mary Dominioni and Family
Betty Johnston
Dear Bruna & Family
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dominic. He was a very loving man who will be deeply missed. It is nice that you have a very close and lovely family with lots of memories to share. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely
Paul & Betty Johnston & Family
Julieanne Lawrence
Bruna, Sabrina, Vince, Erica and the whole Minnella Family,
Our deepest condolences to you in this very difficult time. May Dominic rest in peace. May you find comfort and strength in one another. Remember all the wonderful times you had together, I know there are many.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie and Amelia Lawrence
Krystyna DeGasperis
Dear Bruna and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Dominic’s passing. He always had a smile on his face and a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jim Krys, Aaron, Melissa DeGasperis and Barbara Bryla
sylvia jackson
My condolence to the family in the passing of Dominic. As a customer at the family hair salon , I find everyone so warm and friendly and it is truly a relevation of a wonderful compassionate family.
Kelly Stafford
Bruna, Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Dominic was a great man, who will be sadly missed. I know many memories will keep him forever in your heart. Stay strong and remember that your love will always be with him!
vanessa
My thoughts and prayers are with you all xo
Rob and Lisa Grassia
Our deepest sympathies go out to you Bruna and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Dominic rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Rob and Lisa Grassia
Cheryl, Grant, Ross and Hayley Pickess
We just learned today of your very sad news. We are so sorry for such a great loss to your family and we are thinking of you all, specifically today and tomorrow. We hope that it won’t be too long before your sad thoughts turn to happy memories. Reflect on all those wonderful moments and take good care of each other.
With our condolences,
Cheryl, Hayley, Ross and Grant Pickess
Grecco family
Bruna and family. Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you all. What an amazing person Domenic was. He will never be forget. Rest in peace Domenic. Maria, Dante Luciano, Daniel and Christopher Grecco
Heather DeGasperis
I am thinking of you all during this sad time. Please take comfort in your warm memories that will last forever in your hearts.
The Zampirri Family
Dear Bruna and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We are thinking and praying for you.
Fiorella & Dino
Joan & Tom Conboy
Bruna & Family, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Domenic. Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
Joan & Tom Conboy
Mark and Janice Tayles and family
Bruna & Family. Our deepest condolences. Domenic was a very kind soul and many of his traits and philosophies are certainly evident and live on in his great family. Our thoughts are with you all during these difficult times.
Janice & Mark Tayles
Pat and Jenna Franklin
So sorry to hear of Domenic’s passing. He was so lucky to have all of you so close and caring. You were lucky to have such a loving man.
We will be thinking of you during this time. May you find some peace , as he will.
Love Pat and Jenna Franklin
Darlene & Rick Konieczny
Dear Bruna & family, Please accept our deepest condolences. So sorry to here of Domenic’s passing, may he rest in peace.
Darlene & Rick Konieczny
Maria Mazza
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. May God give you comfort, peace and strength. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We pray that the happy memories of Domenic’s life will, in time, overcome the sadness and sorrow you’re feeling now.
Maria & Biagio Mazza
Val and Pat DiFrancesco
Bruna and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss your husband and father. You are all a wonderful testament to the man he was. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Dian, Bruno & Stephen De Melis
Erica, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you, your mom and your family. May he rest in peace. God bless you all. Sincere condolences.
Helen Maguire
so sorry for your loss condolences to the family
Liana Giampaolo
My heartfelt condolences to you and you family Sabrina in this difficult time.
John Mansley and Teresa Colasanti
We are so saddened by the loss of your husband and father. Domenic always brought a smile to my face over the years of knowing your family. Its a pleasure to have known him and he will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in our prayers. May God watch over you in this time of need.
All our love,
John and Teresa
Kavita Hildenbrand
Bruna, Vince, Sabrina, Erica …..just heard the tragic news! My heart goes out to all of you, Gottfried and I are so very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts are with you and your families during this very difficult time……please take care. Kavita and Gottfried,
Minnella Domenic
I express to Domenic’s family my sincere sympathy at Domenic’s death. He fought long and hard for a good life. He left a wonderful family of children and their children as his legacy. I will remember him with you all. Jean
Mary Jo Clarke
So sorry for your lose. Domenic always struck me as so quietly happy to be surrounded by such a big busy family. He lived a life to be proud of.
Remember to take care of yourselves . You’ve been through a lot too.
Angela De Sario
Dear Bruna and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. So sorry to here of Domenic’s passing, may he rest in peace.It was 15 years ago when I moved to Bolton and I went to Donisi Hair salon(my niece Lina Recommended) for a hair cut and colour. I remember Domenic was a quiet happy man and loved to be around his wife and children. It was a busy place to be around customers and Bruna’s children would come in to visit and chat. They were truly a well connected family.
May you stay strong and forever cherish the memories you shared with Domenic, and father(children) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
God Bless!!!
Angela
Marisa Cafagna
Dear Bruna and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Domenic’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
With sincere condolences,
Marisa…xo
Kim Howard
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of Domenic. He was a wonderful man and was a,ways cheerful when I came in . I know he will be greatly missed by all of you,, his incredible family… Please accept my heartfelt condolences..May your strength and love help you all at this difficult time…
Judy Dunlap
Dear Bruna, Vince and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, dad, and grandfather. Domenic was a well known figure in Bolton will be missed by many. We understand he has been suffering for awhile and is now in peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Judy Dunlap, Isaac Bordignon , Rachel Anne Bordignon
Erin Winson (Dicks)
Oh my gosh! Just saw this notice. It was from Domenic, I am fairly certain, who I received one of my first “professional” hair cuts. My mother (Sondra) took the girls here – beside Baffo’s pizza. I would have been maybe 3 or 4. I am 47 now so would have been not too long after he came to Bolton. I remember his salon quite well. He was such a gentle man with us. Rest well!
Anja and Alexander Huter
Dear Bruna and family,
In your own time , in your own way, may you find a place of healing in your heart.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Anja and Alexander
Joan Biddie
Bruna and family. I am so sad to hear of Domenics passing. He lived life surrounded by so much love, a wonderful legacy. He will be fondly remembered. My thoughts are with you all. Joan
The O'Hearn Family
Dear Bruna and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Domenic’s passing. As patrons of your salon for over 30 years, Domenic and the family hold a special place in our heart. Trips to the valley to get our hair done were a treat as we were always welcomed into your home away from home. We hope you can take comfort in the many words of love and support offered by the community, how proud you must be that Domenic touched so many lives. Most can only hope to leave such a legacy behind. Thank you for the years of sharing your husband and dad with us, he will truly be missed and always remembered fondly.
Sending our love and prayers, Marie O’Hearn, Kim (O’Hearn) Bentley and family
Alexandra Sharpstone
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Domenic was a kind, gentle and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Much love , Alexandrs
Shelly Sargent
Just a brief message to say how sorry I was to hear about Domenic. My thoughts are with you all.
~Shelly
Marco Di lorenzo
Dear Bruna and family:
We are so sorry to hear about Domenic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cherish the wonderful memories and take comfort in knowing that Domenic will no longer experience discomfort and is resting in peace.
Our sincere condolences,
Marco and Gaby
Michelle McIntyre
Bruna, I just found the notice for Dominic. I am so sorry, You two have been in my life such a long time, don’t forget we lived in Bolton for 43 years and my first hairdresser was Vincent as you must remember. I never go back to Bolton, It is too painful, but I never forget you all and shall never forget my wonderful Italian friend. I know how strong you are but still it is so hard to lose your husband after all these years. I am with all of you and wishing a very good 2016, you have so much to love and be thankful for. My very best to you all.
Michelle