Antonio Pagliari
elevated Bn41N February 1, 1936 ~ February 24, 2024
elevated Bn41N Funeral Mass
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated Bn41N Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
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elevated Bn41N Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Antonio Pagliari, in Toronto at the age of 88. He was born in Pescara, Italy to Ines Crisologo and Ludovico Pagliara.
elevated Bn41N Antonio is predeceased by his beloved wife Maria (Di Giovanni) in 2008.
elevated Bn41N Loving father to Luana, Ines and Beatrice (Enrico). Adored nonno to Caitlin, Kyle, Alyssa and Ileana.
elevated Bn41N Antonio’s life was one filled with love for his family, his friends, and for those whose lives he touched. He was a proud nonno of four grandchildren. The stories of his youth in Pescara, the city that he loved, brought smiles, laughter and tears to us all. Sundays were his favourite day of the week for family gatherings and he enjoyed watching Formula 1 races and Italian soccer games with Enrico, whom he loved as dearly as a son. He was passionate about gardening and his greenhouse.
elevated Bn41N He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all.
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I’m deeply sorry for your loss of your father.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate through this grief.
My heart is bleeding for your loss dearest Ines. There is no medicine to treat the painful vacuum that our loved one leaves behind in our heart. We can only cherish the sweet memories that stay with us.
My deepest condolences for the whole loving family.
Our deepest condolences to the family, for the loss of a wonderful father and nonno.
Dearest Luana, Ines, Beatrice and family. We were saddened to hear of the passing of papa Antonio. Our condolences to your beautiful family. May his memory live in your hearts forever. He will truly be missed. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending warm hugs to all. Love, Maria Lucia and Frank Pannozzo and family. xxoo
To all of Tony’s family – Luana, Ines, Beatrice, Enrico, Caitlin, Kyle, Alyssa and Ileana – we extend our heart felt condolences for the passing of your loving Father & Grandfather. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Tony was a proud Father & Grandfather who lived for his family. He was gifted in many ways and he will be missed.
May the Good Lord bring you strength & healing during this very difficult time.
Sent with Love & Peace
Most Sincerely,
Pauline & Enzo
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father.
Our condolences to Ines. Beatrice and family,
He always had a smile
Frank and Ada Di Gregorio
For many, many years, Tony would visit our family shortly before Christmas, bringing with him Christmas treats (which always included at least one box of delicious torrone!). After my father passed away in 2014, he would continue to visit my mother at Christmas time. He phoned her in 2023, as he said he was unable to pay a visit. After New Year’s this year, we realized that we never heard from Tony. My mother said she’d call him, but I looked up and sadly saw this obituary.
Tony was a very kind, generous, and thoughtful man. He had a beautiful smile that lit up his face, and he was very proud of his three daughters. We extend our deepest condolences to Luana, Ines, and Beatrice, and all who loved Tony.
(By the way, that is such a lovely picture of Tony!)