On the morning of Sunday, April 6, 2025, suddenly and peacefully at the Extendicare Van Daele Manor, Joseph was called to heaven at the age of 73. Ex- husband of Lissette Mandeville. Father of Danielle (Michael) and Robin (Valerie). Loving son of the late Dena and the late Joseph (Sr.) Cognigni and older brother to Robert (Elisa). Grandfather of Curtis, Deena, Aidan, Morgan and Azlyn. Uncle to Carina and Brandon. Grandson of the late Dora and late Mariano Cappelletti and the late Agnese and the late Ernesto Cognigni. Nephew to the late Dialma and Ibleo Ciarabellini and cousin to Glen. Cousin to Lena Arrizza and children Joe and Patricia. Cousin to Phyllis Running (nee Cappelletti) and brother Joe Cappelletti.
"The Healer Between Heartbeats"
They say the hummingbird came from the breath between worlds — too fast to be caught, too gentle to be feared. She appears where pain settles quietly, where the air holds memory. Her wings do not fight the wind — they weave through it, stitching together what was torn by time. The elders believe she carries the voices of those who left too soon. Not to speak for them, but to remind us: love never leaves, it just changes shape. Her feathers shimmer with stories. Her flight is a prayer. She doesn’t stay long. Healing never does. But where she lands, something begins again.
Sincerest thanks to Sault Area Hospital staff of 3A, B, and C as well as the staff of the 3rd floor at the Extendicare Van Daele Manor and Father Trevor Scarfone.
A private funeral will be held.
Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Payable by cheque or online.
The Lord giveth
The Lord taketh away
But beautiful memories always remain
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456).