Giuseppe (Joe) Principato, aged 55, left us unexpectedly due to cancer on January 18, 2018 at the Ottawa Hospital in the arms of his beloved wife Patsy (nee McKibbin) and adored children Christina (Shawn), Anna (Daniel), Filippo, Rebekah, and Carmela. Predeceased by father Filippo Principato and brother Giuseppe. Joe leaves behind cherished grandson Ryan, mother Anna Maria (nee Butera) and brothers Calogero (Kim), John (Bella), and Sandro (Rachel), along with many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Hamilton, Joe was surrounded by his large loving Italian family. Joe graduated N.A.I.T College with a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and later pursued a career with the RCMP as a Civilian Member. Joe will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues who will recall his outstanding kindness, sense of humour and intelligence. Joe loved life and placed his faith in his Lord and Saviour. Friends and family are invited to visit at Beechwood, Funeral and Cemetery Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, from 2-4 p.m. and or 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Funeral service will be celebrated at Beechwood Cemetery, on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Victory Program.