his peaceful passing at the Guelph General Hospital on April 30, 2020 at
the age of 90 following a brief illness. Pre-deceased by his wife
Christina (Sieminowski, 1978) and his brother Bruno (2012). Cherished
father of Gary (Jacquie), Michael (Sheila) and Stephen (Stacy), and
brother-in-law to Sophie (Peter) Czerkaski and the late Adolph (Carolyn)
Sieminowski. Loving grandfather to John (Krystalia) and Trent and
great-grandfather to William and Andrew.
Reno was a life long Guelphite, born to the late Beniamino and Maria
(Zambusi) Favrin. He lived his entire life within two city blocks,
returning to his family home (built by his father) in his later years
where he lived independently until his recent admission to hospital. He
was a devout parishioner at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate since his
youth.
Reno had a strong work ethic and was a skilled tradesman. Early in his
working life he was employed on construction jobs at the Toronto Pearson
Airport and the University of Guelph. For many years he ran a business as
a general contractor for commercial and residential renovations and then
worked as a Facilities Supervisor for the Federal government, overseeing
the maintenance of post offices and other government buildings in the
Guelph/Waterloo region. Reno worked there until his retirement in 1998.
The family would like to extend our thanks to the staff at Guelph General
Hospital for their kind and compassionate care during these difficult
times. A private interment will be held at Marymount Cemetery. Reno's
family would appreciate memorial donations to be made to Covenant House
(https://covenanthousetoronto.
services to homeless and at-risk youth, of which Reno was a long-time
supporter.