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January 1, 1948 - November 17, 2022

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, Monty Fedele Nigro left this world on Thursday, November 17th, 2022. He was 74. Born to Betty and Monty Nigro, Monty junior affectionately known as Gint, was a loving and charismatic man. He is survived by his siblings, Brett, Janie, and Nance; as well as his son, Michael; daughter, Nicole; and granddaughter, Anouk. In keeping with Monty’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Monty will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace, free from pain and carried by our love.

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  1. Nance Nigro says

    I will Miss My Big Brother Gint.
    He was one of a kind.
    Made us laugh and cry.
    He had a Big Heart.
    May he be released from his Pain and walking the Beach with Bella & Lou, (Our Pups), who he loved very Much.
    Love His Sister Nance

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  2. Betty Notar says

    So sad to hear about the passing of my one of a kind brother in law. May he rest in peace and fly with the angels. I will miss him deeply.

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  3. Anthony Wilson says

    I remember you, Gint. May your suffering be truly over as you find your way on the other side.
    farewell and safe traveling,
    Anthony

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  4. Sarah says

    Dear Nance,

    A sweet, simple and loving obituary – and nice photo. I am sorry that I never met Monty and yet still can feel and imagine the sorrow of losing a dear brother. May you be carried in your carrying by the love of your friends – this one sending love and condolences here to you and family.

    Sarah.

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  6. Nancy Morrow-Larsen says

    So sad the hear this about an incredibly funny and unique guy. My thoughts are with you, Janie, Brett and Nance XX00

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  7. Ruth Rigbey says

    I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Gint. You are in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Love Ru

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  8. Rita Daly says

    I have such fond memories of Gint when he used to come to Toronto to visit Nance. He made us belly laugh so much. I always said he missed his calling as a stand-up comedian. He was also a kind and sentimental man who loved his family very much. My sincere condolences to his siblings and to Michael and Nicole. I hope he is somewhere out there making others laugh with his delectable sense of humour. RIP Gint. Love Rita

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  9. Andrea Werner-Leonard says

    Dear Nigro Family,

    I was a friend of Monty’s in the 70s and early 80s. He certainly was a charismatic figure and a lot of fun to be around. I am so sorry he is no longer with us, but glad he is free from pain. All the best to you all and wishing you well.

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  10. Nicole Nigro says

    “remember the good times. we had them”
    you used to keep the house cold. so much so that when i woke up in the morning i would want to crawl into your bed for a “warmup”. we would just lie there together not quite ready for the day to begin and every once in a while you would cautiously suggest, “mental health day”. i would skip school and we would stay home watching movies and eating cream of mushroom soup with premium plus crackers.
    i am so sorry i did not understand, i was too busy trying to fix things, to somehow make your last years better. i did not see that these were your last days.
    when i was really little you would put me on your lap, a place i loved well, to tell me a story. you would discreetly pop a piece of chocolate in your mouth and blow breath across my cheeks. you said i would sniff wildly like a hungry dog – i now do this to Anouk.
    thank you for loving me. for your affection. your laughter. the warm blanket of our north side home – walls covered in Haida art shaping my definition of beauty, water rings on deep mahogany tables, an Ewok of a dog at the foot of our beds with the perfect underbite, Mike in the basement, and the compelling charm of you… thank you for otis redding, annie lennox, the fine young cannibals, sam cooke, and the parking lot of the rolling stones concert.

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  11. Nicole Nigro says

    i remember you in water. swimming for your health, your heart, your mind. i remember your goggles laying around the house. you were free in the pool. light. the water is still my favorite place to be and Anouk never wants to get out of the bath.
    in your sudden death i am suspended. unable to turn right or left, but even in your absence, i am cradled in your love. i google how to write an obituary. i search for tips on grieving the loss of a parent.
    you asphyxiated my cat – an extreme Edmonton winter day. the kind where you needed to start the car in advance, but you forgot to open the garage door and Moni was asleep inside. i remember when you found her… you came in sobbing without shame. you never hid your emotions from us. all of your joy, sadness, anger, depression, frustration, and love in full display.
    you loved to a fault. so complex bright and broken. you’ve been gone in many ways for a long time, but you did give us the best of you. i knew your joy, your rage, your grief. i am lucky to have called you my father.

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  12. Nicole Nigro says

    you would walk around the field across from our house. always the perimeter, a big rectangle. as a young girl i would watch you through the window. your cheeks puffed up with smoke. the first time i smelled a joint i knew i recognized the scent. it took me a moment to place it… it was the smell of you.
    you taught me of unconditional love and its proximity to pain. in loving you i learned of empathy. i am who i am because of your laughter, your screams, your tears.
    what else do i know of you – you drove me to dance 4+ days a week from 12-16 sometimes waiting in the car for over an hr as Deborah repeatedly kept us late in class. you allowed me to decorate my room however i pleased, to paint our fence cobalt blue. there was always space for my friends in our home. after impark you never really worked, you said you were a consultant? you had the most beautiful hand writing – yellow lined pages full of elegant loops. i copied your signature. you loved to talk. you made people laugh with ease and agility. you welcomed strangers into your sphere with the grace of a man that has known loneliness. you loved Michael and I unconditionally. you were mean, spiteful, affectionate, and soft, a quality many deemed weak, but your softness came from love and there is only beauty in that.

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  13. Nicole Nigro says

    you met Anouk. you met Anouk. you met Anouk.

    i am born of you
    bone belly breath
    soft rage
    and majestic sadness
    small slivers of joy
    i keep you with me…

    i hope you’re eating coffee Häagen-Dazs in heaven.

    mountains of love – your daughter

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  14. Felix Baumann says

    I was honored to meet Monti together with Anouk and Nicole, and all the other family members this summer in Edmonton. He appeared to be a tall loving man, with lots of humor and a big heart for his family. He called me buddy and felt like one. I am sure he keeps telling jokes in heaven and hearts! May he rest in peace, and the memory of him make us laugh, and feel loved.

    Much strength & love to all the family and mourners,

    Felix.

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  17. Billie Ms Purcell says

    Monty my dear cousin He was such a loving man. I will miss his wit, good nature, big smile and tenderness. We will be sure to tell Anouk about her grandfather. My sympathies to Brett, Janie, Nance, Michael and Nikki. Billie Purcell

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  18. George Dawson says

    I recently heard of Monty’s passing and am sorry to hear this news. Mont was a true character with a great sense of humor. He should have had a part in wiseguys
    He always spoke well of his family you were all good to him and Nikki he had a special spot for you and who could blame him
    May he rest in peace Regards, George Dawson

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  19. Ryan Mclean says

    Monty was the first parent to treat me like a man instead of a kid. I was really hoping to find him alive and well when I searched for him. I think about him often. I wonder sometimes where I would be if I listened to his wisdom a little more. Great man.

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  20. Gibson Scott says

    I am truly saddened to find out about Monty’s passing. He was like family to me and our friendship began so many years ago. My sincere condolences to you all, Brett, Janie, Nancy. And all family members.

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  22. Pat Dunnill says

    Monty was one of the nicest, kindest people I knew.

    Monty was one of the kindest helpful people I know. I think he told me that he even met Pink Floyd! I will never forget Monty. May he rest in peace, he deserves it.

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  23. Matt Twomey says

    I just read about Monty’s passing. I am very sorry for your loss. I didnt know Monty well later on but we attended Notre Dame College in Sask together in the 60’s. My older brother was a friend of his as well, back then.
    My memories of Monty are all positive.

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  25. Najm Siddiqui says

    I am very sad to hear of Montys passing we went through a lot together and I really liked working with him. May you rest in peace old friend

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  26. Ron Haddad says

    So sad to hear of Gintys passing. I had lost contact information for him over the years and would often do a web search looking for him and what do i find, his his Obibit 2 years later ! I met Monty at Ma-me-o Beach back in our youth, riding horses, shooting pool and causing a rucus. We continued to be good pals later hanging out down in the the Corona hotel back in its hayday. When the city was smaller we would always run into each other somewhere and have a good laugh. last time was about 20 years ago at Joey’s on Jasper. Unfortunatey I did not get a phone number from him at that time and lost contact. So long old pal ! My condolences to Brett and all the family.

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