Mr. Joseph (Joe) Edward Horvath

Passed away on Tuesday, December 20th at NYGH surrounded by his loving family and his partner.

Joe is predeceased by his beloved wife Judy and son Joey. Survived by his daughter Cathy (Colm O’Shea) and his adored grandchildren Calleigh, Ryan, and Jack; and partner Sandra Kay. He will also be greatly missed by his brother and sister in laws, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues.

Born in Toronto, son of the late Joseph and Margaret, brother to the late Margaret Albert (Leslie Albert Sr.). He attended De La Salle College where he helped win the OCSA 1957 Basketball Championship. He later joined his father’s cigar and pipe tobacco manufacturing business, The Ontario Tobacco Company, which he succeeded in 1977 by establishing his own company that he named House of Horvath Inc. in honour of his father. His company continues the family’s cigar tradition by welcoming the 4th generation.

Joe loved his work, family and friends, and his free time up north at the family’s cottage at Big Bay Point. A member of the BBP Golf Club, Joe may not have been remembered by his low scores but rather by his deep laugh and sweet waft of his cigar.

A special thank you to the NYGH Emergency team and ICU staff who provided Joe with such professional, sensitive and respectful care in his last few days.

The funeral service for Joe will be held on Friday, December 30th, 2016, at Holy Rosary Church (354 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto), from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A reception to follow at 11:45 at De La Salle College - Brother House (131 Farnham Ave., Toronto).

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Joey Horvath Memorial Fund care of The Child Development Institute or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.