Peacefully, with family at his side, on Wednesday November 26th, 2008 at North York General Hospital, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Giulia for 58 years. Loving father to Gabriella, Loredana "Laura" and her husband Bob Barron and Milva and her husband Agostino Pelaggi. Cherished "Sho Sho" to Danielle, Anthony, Daniel, David and Paul. Survived by his dear sister Teresa Toscano of Italy and sister-in-law Luisa (Mario), Maria (Giovanni - predeceased) and brothers-in-law Giovanni (Emma), Domenico (Luisa) and Donato (Valerie). Antonio will be missed and lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Kelowna, Austraila and Italy as well as his many friends.
Antonio immigrated from Fosacessia, Italy at the age of 26 years. He worked very hard in construction in order to bring his family to Canada. He was an adoring husband, devoted father and much loved Sho Sho. Antonio will be remembered for his charming smile, charismatic dance steps and pure honesty to others. His character will live on as a legacy to our family.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 27, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday November 28 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paschal Baylon R.C. Church(92 Steeles Avenue West). Entombment to follow at Westminster Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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