Antonio Di Ruscio
elevated pd74e May 29, 1945 – August 9, 2025
elevated pd74e Visitation
Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated pd74e Funeral Mass
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am
Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated pd74e Click here to view the Funeral Mass live
elevated pd74e Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated pd74e Obituary
elevated pd74e In the quiet early hours of Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at 1:00 am, Antonio Di Ruscio was gracefully called home to be with the Lord. Surrounded by the love and presence of his devoted wife and three cherished daughters, he departed this life in peace.
elevated pd74e He will be forever missed by his loving wife Rossana. Adored by his dear children Liliana, Antonella (Tony Primorac) and Daniela (Peter Reali). Proud Nonno to Emma, Kayla, Ella and Anthony Joseph and step-grandfather to Melissa.
elevated pd74e Antonio will be remembered by his siblings, Pina (Domenico Paniccia), Anna (Gabriele Tatangelo), and his sisters-in-law Angela Di Ruscio and Luciana Recchia as well as his brother-in- law Tullio D’Arpino (Velia).
elevated pd74e Re-united in Heaven, Antonio now joins his parents Vincenzo and Maria Di Ruscio, his in-laws Pio and Nina D’Arpino, along with his siblings Anna, Liliana and Rocco Di Ruscio and his brother-in-law Angelo Recchia.
elevated pd74e Antonio Di Ruscio was a man of deep faith. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends – both near and far.
elevated pd74e He lived his days with unwavering devotion to God, his family, and his community. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
elevated pd74e Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, for visitation at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home.
elevated pd74e Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 10:30 am in the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation (Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home), followed by Entombment at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.
elevated pd74e If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Tony was a wonderful man, always laughing. He loved his family dearly and will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.
Tullio e Velia D’Arpino 13 Agosto 23:40 Italia
Caro cognato la tua improvvisa scomparsa ci ha lasciato una ferita nel profondo dei nostri cuori.
Non dimenticheremo mai i bei tempi trascorsi qui in Italia con un bel bicchiere di vino e tante risate che ci facevi fare.
Sei stato un buon padre un ottimo marito e un eccellente cognato che tutti vorrebbero avere.
Riposa in pace e se puoi veglia su di noi.
“Love you so much”.
Ovunque sei, in qualunque cielo stai volando in questo momento,
sappi che ci manchi immensamente.
Ciao zio! Un bacio fin lassù.
Giorgia, Alessia, Alessandro e Sophia
Condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Tony will be fondly remembered for his smiling eyes and kind heart.
We are truly sorry for your great loss. Tony will be missed dearly. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
With deepest sympathy: Michael, Simone, Lorelai, Gia and Remi Reali.
I know you were all daddy’s girls which makes the loss so difficult. I remember visiting the house in Thornhill as a young girl and your dad would tease us and make us laugh about sneaking cipolla in our food because we hated it. The memory still comes up for me when I chop an onion. So sorry for your loss, sending strength.
Emiliano e Anna Rita: 13 Agosto 00: 40 Italia
Caro zio siamo certi che ci stai guardando da lassù, ed ora puoi sapere quanto ti abbiamo amato…
Conta le stelle…
INFINITO
Our sincerest condolences to the Di Ruscio family.
The fond moments you have shared will live on forever in your hearts.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
May the beautiful memories you hold bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nous avons beaucoup de peine pour la disparition de Tony. Nous avons eu de la chance de passer quelques jours avec lui et sa très belle famille. Cela restera un excellent souvenir gravé dans notre mémoire et dans notre coeur.
Nous vous accompagnons par la pensée dans ces moments douloureux.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Kay & Walter Tatangelo
Comare Rossana, Liliana, Antonella, Daniela & families.
Our deepest condolences to you all.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves the memories no one can steal”
Clelia & Giovanna Cappuccitti
Sending my condolences and prayers to the entire Di Ruscio family.
My deepest condolences Daniela & Family on the passing of your father.
Tullio e Velia on August 13, 2025 at 4:53 pm
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Tullio e Velia D’Arpino 13 Agosto 23:40
Italia Caro cognato la tua improvvisa scomparsa ci ha lasciato una ferita nel profondo dei nostri cuori. Non dimenticheremo mai i bei tempi trascorsi qui in Italia con un bel bicchiere di vino e tante risate che ci facevi fare. Sei stato un buon padre un ottimo marito eun eccellente cognato che futti vorrebbero avere.
Riposa in pace e se puoi veglia su di noi.
“Love you so much”.
Papa,
You will always live in my heart.
Growing up, I looked up to you so much. Everything I did, I did with the hope of making you proud. As a little girl, all I ever wanted was to be by your side. We didn’t need many words — somehow, we just understood each other. I loved helping you build and create in every spare moment you had. Even when you worried I’d get hurt — just because I was your little girl — I didn’t care. I still wanted to be there, just to lend a hand.
You were always there for me. Whether it was school projects or moments when I came up short on money for something important, you helped without hesitation, without ever making me feel bad about it. You never let me down.
It wasn’t always easy to live up to your expectations, but I tried — and I’ll keep trying — because you inspired me to be the best version of myself.
You welcomed Peter into our family with open arms and treated him like your own son. You loved Melissa, and you absolutely adored Ella — who calls you her “best friend” — and Anthony, who carries your name with pride. My kids loved you so deeply. You showed up for every important moment — and even early, two hours ahead, just to make sure everything was taken care of. You were always there.
I wish I had been there more for you in the end. I think part of me didn’t want to accept that you were no longer able to do all the amazing things you once did so effortlessly. You were always my strong Papa — the hardest working man I’ve ever known. And everything you did, you did out of love for your family. You never spent on yourself — everything went to give us a better life. And because of that, we have what we have today.
I love you more than words can say. I always will.
I promise you — Ella and Anthony will never forget who their Nonno was. I can only hope they grow up to be as honest, hardworking, and selfless as you. You’ve set the example for what it means to live with love, strength, and integrity.
Please watch over us. Give me your strength, especially in the moments when life feels heavy. Even though you’re gone, I find peace knowing you’re finally at rest, watching over us from heaven.
I love you so much, Papa.
Forever your little girl,
Daniela
Papà,
Non ci sono parole che possano esprimere l’amore che provo per te. Immigrato in Canada, hai continuato a sacrificarti ogni giorno per dare alla tua famiglia una vita migliore. È esattamente quello che hai fatto.
Pieno di fede e forza, mi hai insegnato ad essere rispettosa, compassionevole ed empatica con tutti, hai portato tutti i miei fardelli.
Essendo la tua primogenita, non avevamo molto, ma avevamo l’un l’altr0. Mi hai spinto a essere la migliore versione di me stessa e a impegnarmi a scuola e nella mia carriera. Avevamo sempre le nostre conversazioni segrete in garage o in cantina, dove condividevi le tue idee e mi davi sempre buoni consigli.
Ho commesso molti errori nella mia vita, ma tu eri sempre lì a tirarmi su e ricominciare. Non hai mai chiesto nulla in cambio, volevi solo che fossi felice. Sei l’unico uomo nella mia vita che mi ha amato incondizionatamente, senza parole ma con i fatti.
Hai aiutato me e tutti quelli che hai conosciuto, perché questo è ciò che sei: un uomo generoso.
Sono stata benedetta e onorata di avere un Padre come te, e spero che tu sia orgoglioso di me tanto quanto io lo sono di te.
Papà, c’è un vuoto nel mio cuore, che non potrà mai essere colmato. Ti amerò per sempre, non sarai mai dimenticato e spero di emulare te e ciò che rappresenti.
Tua figlia per sempre
Liliana
Anche se lontani sei stato e sarai sempre nel mio cuore ciao zio riposa in pace e proteggi tutti noi da lassù.
Sara ❤️
Thanks for the beer. You weren’t that good at Scopa. I love you. Michael.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May his beautiful memories live on forever in your hearts.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad Lily. Love and prayers to you and all of your family. Your dad was clearly a good man and loved by many. While there is a gaping hole in all of your hearts, love never dies. You will all be reunited in heaven again one day