Antonio DeMelo
elevated bnf2I December 1, 1932 ~ June 25, 2022
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Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2-6 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated bnf2I Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated bnf2I Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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elevated bnf2I Sadly, but with grateful thanksgiving for his life, Antonio DeMelo passed away on a sun filled day at his beloved cottage on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Just shy of 90, he has spent his last two days mowing the lawn, enjoying a bonfire with his son John and neighbours & doing what he loved most – puttering around, as he opened the cottage for the summer.
elevated bnf2I We thought he would live forever, Tony – the successful businessman, negotiator extraordinaire & pillar in the Portuguese community. We are heartbroken that he didn’t.
elevated bnf2I He is predeceased by his wife Maria Resendes DeMelo and he is survived by his children: Anne, John & George as well as his companion Lucia Mera & his grandsons, Lucas and Julian.
elevated bnf2I He is survived by his brothers, Raul (Zulmira), Fernando (Cedalia) & predeceased by his brother Gilberto (Maria) who passed away the same week in Silves, Portugal.
elevated bnf2I Mr. DeMelo will be resting at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6 (Bayview & Langstaff) on Friday, July 1 from 2-6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Joseph, in the same funeral home. [211 Langstaff Road East (Bayview & Langstaff)]. Interment to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, followed by a lunch reception celebrating his life & memory.
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My deepest condolences – may your love and wonderful memories bring you some comfort. May he be at peace.
We shall so miss you dear dear Tony. We have known you for so many years and enjoyed many hours chatting and laughing. Rest in peace.
George and Edith
My condolences Anne
Our thoughts are with you
Dave and Patricia
Dearest Anne and family.
We are deeply saddened to hear the sudden loss of your beloved father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and
may the happy memories you shared with your Dad bring you comfort during the difficult days ahead.
With love
Michael Jakobek and Susan Chipman
Dearest Anne,
My niece Angela told me the sad news of your Dad.
I’m sorry for your loss and hope your family, friends and faith bring you comfort during this difficult time.
May he Rest In Peace and rise in glory!
Much love & virtual hugs to you from Florida.