elevated k3dyF November 17, 1934 – January 26, 2026

elevated k3dyF Visitation
Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5

elevated k3dyF Funeral Mass
Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 am
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home – Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5

elevated k3dyF Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5

elevated k3dyF Obituary

elevated k3dyF Alfredo Cannataro, 91, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at William Osler Health System – Brampton Civic Hospital, surrounded by love.

elevated k3dyF Born on November 17, 1934, in Montalto Uffugo, Cosenza, Italy, Alfredo lived a long and meaningful life grounded in faith, family, and kindness. A devoted Catholic, he carried his values quietly but deeply, always leading with compassion and generosity.

elevated k3dyF Alfredo was predeceased by his beloved parents, Giuseppe Antonio Cannataro and Emilia Cannataro; his brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Matilda Cannataro; and his sister and brother-in-law, Francesca and Rocco Aliberti.

elevated k3dyF He is lovingly survived by his devoted wife, Ida Cannataro, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. He was a proud and devoted father to his children, Carlo, Danny, and Marisa Cannataro. He will be deeply missed by his daughter-in-law Melanie Cannataro; his son Danny’s life partner, Svitlana Sobolevska; and his son-in-law, John Canellos. Alfredo was a cherished grandfather to Michael and Christopher Cannataro, Amanda Cannataro, and Daniel Cannataro, all of whom brought him immense pride and joy.

elevated k3dyF For 35 years, Alfredo worked for the Toronto Transit Commission, where his strong work ethic and reliability reflected the kind of man he was in every part of life — steady, loyal, and selfless. Above all else, he was a wonderful husband and father who loved his family fiercely and would do anything for them.

elevated k3dyF Alfredo was known for his gentle nature, pure heart, and quiet generosity. He was kind to everyone he met and always ready to help anyone in need. He had a signature sense of humor, famous for his dad jokes — often laughing at them himself — and a touch of stubbornness that he liked to blame on being a Scorpio. It was all part of his charm.

elevated k3dyF One of Alfredo’s greatest joys was gardening. He had a true passion for it, especially for his beloved fig tree — his pride and joy. Each year it bloomed with the most delicious figs, offering a taste of Italy and a reflection of his roots. He cared for it lovingly, even building a special heated greenhouse to protect it through the winter. That fig tree stood as a symbol of Alfredo himself: patient, nurturing, and generous, always giving more than expected.

elevated k3dyF Visitation for Alfredo Cannataro will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home, 7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 1S5.

elevated k3dyF A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home, Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.

elevated k3dyF Alfredo Cannataro was a kind and gentle soul, a true gentleman, and a man deeply loved by all who knew him. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered, the garden he tended, and the family he cherished so deeply. He will be missed beyond words.