Leonardo “Gerard” Melis, 90, of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He will be sincerely missed by his beloved family. He was born to parents Michael and Maria Melis on November 25, 1931, in Foggia, Italy.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Margherita. Leonardo is survived by his beloved daughters, Gina (Brian), Pina (Emilio), Michelle (Tino) and his loving grandchildren, Samantha (Justin), John and Dillon.
His passions were cooking, gardening, traveling, and playing cards with family and friends. His most cherished moments were cooking and spending time with his family, he loved being Nonno to his precious grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 3, 2022, from 4 to 8pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday May 4, 2022 at St. Boniface Church, 142 Markham Road, Scarborough, at 11am.
Entombment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 33 Memory Gardens Lane, Toronto.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below the Melis family.