Antonio Paladino
elevated 708qM February 13, 1947 – December 27, 2025
elevated 708qM Visitation
Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated 708qM Funeral Mass
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 am
The Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation – Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated 708qM Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated 708qM Obituary
elevated 708qM With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio, who passed away peacefully on December 27th at the age of 78.
elevated 708qM He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather whose life was defined by kindness, strength, and unconditional love. To his family, he was our protector, our guide, and our greatest supporter. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and a sense of safety that will be deeply missed.
elevated 708qM He had a generous heart and a quiet strength, always putting the needs of others before his own. Whether through his words of encouragement, his hard work, or simply being there when it mattered most, he showed us what it truly meant to love selflessly.
elevated 708qM He is survived by Angela, his children Vince (Sonia), Luigi (Simona), Rosalia (Lawrence), and his grandchildren, Christian, Sienna, Anthony, Gabriella, Julian, and Claire, who will carry his love and values with them always.
elevated 708qM Though our hearts are broken, we are forever grateful for the time we shared and the memories we hold dear. He will live on in the stories we tell, the lessons he taught us, the lives he touched, and the love he gave so freely.
elevated 708qM He will be deeply loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.
elevated 708qM In loving memory of Antonio Paladino, donations may be made to www.supportsinai.ca/memorial
Donors can select “Other” in the dropdown box and then write: Dr. Swallow’s Research.
Friends and family can also call in to make a gift: 416-586-8203 or 1-877-565-8555.
elevated 708qM Thank you for your support.
elevated 708qM The Paladino Family.
My condolences to Angela and the entire Paladino family. He was a great man who I respected dearly. His love for his family was enormous. He raised a beautiful family with a great partner and 3 amazing kids and grandkids. I remember him lighting up when his grandkids came to see him. Much love. Rest in peace Pina’s Comparo
We are so sad over the passing of Tony – we are shocked to say the least. My deepest condolences to this beautiful family.
We will miss Tony at the family gatherings.
Rita
My deepest condolences. He was an exceptional man whose goodness, generosity, and spirit left a lasting mark on all of us. May his memory be a source of comfort and strength
Caro Zio, la tua scomparsa mi ha ferito profondamente. Ci siamo visti da pochissimo tempo e ringrazio di aver avuto il privilegio di poterti abbracciare ancora una volta. Rimarrai sempre in un angolo del mio cuore,dove vivono le persone che ho amato. Un abbraccio a Zia Angela e ai miei cari cugini
Caro Zio,
la tua scomparsa mi ha ferito profondamente. Ci siamo visti da pochissimo tempo e ringrazio di aver avuto il privilegio di poterti abbracciare ancora una volta.
Rimarrai per sempre in un angolo del mio cuore, dove vivono le persone che ho amato.
Un abbraccio a Zia Angela e ai miei cari cugini.
Dear Uncle, I had the chance to spend some quality time with you, and it was one of my favorites. I discovered in you a wonderful, kind, and loving person. I liked you from the first time we met, and from then on, I’ve always felt so much respect and love for you. I hope that one day I can take a cue from you, from the way you gave unconditional love to everyone around you. I’m happy to have had the chance to get to know you a little better and to be with you in Canada and here in Italy. You will always be in my heart and among my fondest memories. I love you, Uncle Antonio, and I hope my love reaches you up there. Hugs to Aunt Angela, and to all your children and grandchildren, I love you so much.
Dear uncle, despite the distance, we always felt close to you. We will miss you so much. We will always remember your big heart and your smile. It was wonderful to hug you when you came to visit us in Italy. We will cherish this memory. Hugs to Aunt Angela and your children and grandchildren. Silvia
Dad was so deeply loved by everyone who knew him, and he will be sorely missed. He worked tirelessly for all of us, always putting family and others first in everything he did. We are blessed to have had him as our father, and his time to rest has now come. Although our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing he is finally at peace.
Dear Dad,
Words could never truly express how grateful and honoured I am to call you my dad. You were the greatest role model I could have ever had. I spent my entire life looking up to you, always in awe of your incredible work ethic and, most of all, the way you loved your family.
You loved us fiercely, especially your children, and so beautifully, your grandchildren. Watching you shower them with kisses until they squirmed and laughed would always make me smile. Seeing them struggle in your embrace, held so tightly by your strong hands and even stronger, loving heart, is a memory I will cherish forever.
You will be deeply missed by everyone, your family, your friends, and all whose lives you touched. But your love, your values, and your legacy will live on in us always.
Love you, Dad
Addolorata per la triste notizia porgo le mie più sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia. Riposa in pace caro zio.
Caro Zio
Ora che non ci sei più non so’ a chi rispondere su wp a chi parlare e dire stai sereno
Anche se lontani siamo stati sempre vicini e in continuo contatto
Mi hai sempre detto stai tranquilla che tutto si risolve, anche pochi giorni fa mi hai tranquillizzato dicendomi ” stai serena che sono in buone mani ” ed ora …… vivrà in me il tuo amore per tutti e il tuo cuore puro sempre presente e pronto a dare una parola di conforto….
zia e i tuoi splendidi figli Vince Luigi e la dolcissima Rosalia sono lo specchio della tua persona 💖
Carmen Gerardo e Francesco Matteo è il piccolo Nicolò
Coloro che amiamo e che abbiamo perduto non sono più dove erano ,ma sono ovunque noi siamo.Il mio pensiero e il mio cuore sono con voi.Vi abbraccio forte.Ciao mio caro zio .
When people start throwing terms at you like your Dad is the G.O.A.T or the Tom Brady of high-rise electrical construction in our giant city there has to be something to it. I have been fortunate to have physically worked with my dad side by side for many years and can say the passion and work ethic this man brought on a daily basis has been unprecedented and off the charts but it didn’t end after his workday it also carried on at home and on weekends. My Dad was the true Jack of all trades and master of them all. The only time I would ever see my Dad sit was if his beloved Napoli or Italy was playing a match. I could go on for days about my Dad o. This message board but I don’t have to explain to anyone on here what kind of human being my father is. You can plainly see his love fist hand displayed through us his children and through his beautiful grandchildren who is cherished so much. My father will remain my idol my hero and a legend in my heart and in the hearts of everyone who was fortunate enough to get to know him.
Love you Dad!
Even though we’re far away, we’re very close to you in this moment of deep sorrow for the loss of your dear Uncle Antonio, such a loving person. Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Hugs, All your grandchildren
Our Condolences to The Paladino Family. May Antonio rest in peace and may the many memories he left behind live forever in the hearts of those he shared them with. From the Pasquariello Family
Dear Tony / Dad,
You were the epitome of a father figure. Hard working, unselfish, and a true man of the house. From the day I met you and still until this very day, I knew it would be impossible to emulate you as a husband, and as a father. But this impossibility of a standard motivated me in all faucets of my life. Secretly, I carried this pressure. This pressure forced me to be a better person, and work harder than ever. All to make you proud, and to make confident that your daughter and grandkids were in good hands. Without this inspiration, I would not be who I am, or where I am today.
Thank you Tony / Dad, for being this “unicorn “ of a father in law and human being. I will miss you dearly. Life will never be same without you but know this, that your impact on this family will last for generations to come.
Carissimo zio avrei voluto scrivere qui per te in un tempo molto molto lontano . Sei stato da sempre una persona buona e generosa con tutti. Sei stato sempre pieno di vita, tante volte sei venuto qui in Italia ci hai dimostrato tutto l amore che avevi per noi per la famiglia per le persone , l amore per la vita. Resterai sempre nei nostri cuori e quando alzeró lo sguardo al cielo so che tu sarai lì. Non ti dimenticheremo mai zio caro. Ti voglio bene. Un abbraccio forte a zia Angela,
vince, Sonia , Luigi, Simona, Rosalia, Lawrence e tutti i nipoti. Sentite condoglianze
Caro zio, sarai sempre nel nostro cuore. Siamo stati felici di passare del tempo con te e zia qui in Italia. Ricorderemo ogni istante, ogni sera a tavola a chiaccherare e ridere. Ti vogliamo bene e resterai sempre nel nostro cuore. Stefania e Alessandro
To my amazing father-in-law Nonno Tony,
No one could have predicted that we would lose you this early. From the first day I met you, you had welcomed me to the family with open arms. I feel so privileged to have known you and for having built so many great memories with you. I was always in awe of your energy and focus on achieving goals such as turning our backyard into an oasis and creating a basement that you knew we would all love. But the best part was how you got the kids involved. Christian and Sienna showed their gratitude by doing anything you asked them too even if it meant shoveling gravel and installing vinyl flooring.
Thank you for being the best father-in-law I could have ever ask for. Your memory will live in my heart forever. We love you dearly.
Caro zio. Resterai sempre nel nostro cuore. Passare del tempo qui in Italia con te e zia è stato bellissimo. Abbiamo trascorso delle belle serate a tavola a parlare e ridere. Grazie per questo dono. Sarai sempre nei nostri pensieri e nel nostro cuore. Stefania e Alessandro
Dear Rosie, Lawrence, Anthony, Gabriella, Angela and the entire Paladino family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see him at your home. He was always ready with a warm smile and a big hello.
Our condolences during this difficult time.
Carlo, Maria and Michael.
Caro Antonio,
è stato un dono averti conosciuto e portarti nel cuore. Non ti dimenticherò mai.
Un caro arrivederci, e un abbraccio ad Angela e a tutti i tuoi figli.
Anche se per poco, siete stati una vera famiglia per me.
Vi voglio tanto bene
È difficile trovare le parole giuste in un momento come questo.
Non avrei mai immaginato di dover scrivere un messaggio qui per te.
Porterò con me tutti i momenti che abbiamo condiviso insieme.
Grazie per avermi voluto bene, così come io ne ho voluto a te.
È stato un regalo immenso poterti rivedere in Italia a settembre, ma non avrei mai pensato che quella sarebbe stata l’ultima volta…
Hai lasciato in tutti noi tanto amore e una grande voglia di vivere.
Ti voglio bene.
Un abbraccio di vero cuore a tutta la famiglia, vi sono vicina.
Con affetto,
Martina
A fantastic man I have the honor of following in his footsteps. One thousand blessings to Angela, the children, and the grandchildren.
There are no words to express my sorrow I have for the passing of tony. Many of my friends who worked with and new tony had only good words to say about him. He will be dearly missed at family functions which I attended with him seeing that I also was one of the grandfathers. I always said to Louie his son and my son-in-law that his father was a bull when it came to working but he was more than that. He was a perfectionist and an awesome family man. Also I heard he was a great painter in his spare on his backyard porch. Boy did he make the best capocollo I ever tasted. Tony’s presence will be dearly missed.
Tony, how did we get here ? How did we get to this point where I can’t believe that I won’t see you until I meet you in heaven? You were the best father in law that anyone could ever ask for. I could see from the minute I met you that you were kind and selfless. You valued family more than anything and were the picture-perfect father & nono. I will miss you showing up at my house and bringing us vegetables & cheese. I will miss making you espresso and homemade cookies. I will miss you at all of our family gatherings. You treated the grandchildren with unconditional love and you had so much love in your eyes when you looked at them. I still can’t believe you are not here. Thank you for everything you have done for our family. I want you to know that I loved you more than you will ever know and we will never forget everything you have done for us.
My deepest condolences to Angela our dear friend and the
entire family. Tony and I spent a lot of time together.
Tony was my best friend, and much more , as Tony was truly
like family to me and all of my family.
He was so kind considerate and so much fun to be around.
He was a true family man who loved all his children and
grandchildren who we often talked about together.
Tony I will miss you so much , but i will never forget you
and all the great times we had together, as you will
live on in my heart forever.
Love Kim
To Angela and your Family, Condolences to you all. I am very saddened to know of Tony’s passing . Take care of each other. May he rest in peace.🙏
Ciao zio Antonio esistono parole per poter colmare il grande dolore e vuoto che hai lasciato.pernoisei stato uno zio speciale e una persona che ha vissuto con onestà e ha amato i suoi cari con tutto se stesso, una parte di te resterà sempre nei nostri cuori,le nostre videochiamate fatte da un miscuglio di emozioni tra sorrisi e occhi lucidi di lacrime ed è così che ti ricorderemo sempre con il tuo bellissimo sorriso.In questo triste e doloroso momento il nostro pensiero va alla nostra cara zia Angela ai nostri cugini Vincenzo Luigi Rosalia e le loro rispettive famiglie siamo lontani ma vicini,ci uniamo al vostro grande dolore con un forte abbraccio.Sentite Condoglianze con affetto Martino Filomena e Giuseppe Novellino.
Our deepest condolences to Comare Angela and the Paladino family. Compare Sargente was very special to me and my family and will always be remembered for his kindness, warmth, and the impact he had on our lives. We are thinking of you all and sending love and strength during this difficult time.
Angelo, Eva, Lauren and Emma Macchia
To the Paladino family, we are so shocked and saddened over the loss of Tony. He was a great guy as well as a wonderful father and grandad. We are thinking of you all and sending you our love and support.
Dear zio, I am heartbroken. Having the chance to spend time together in Naples last September was a true gift, and I feel so grateful for those moments. I’ll cherish that memory forever and will miss you dearly. Sending all my love to the family
Partire è un po morire dice una citazione italiana
E ogni volta che partivi da noi lasciavi questo vuoto …poi c’era la speranza di rivederti, di sentirti di sapere di tutti voi..
Sono grata al Signore per te , uno zio che sapevo così lontano ma che riusciva ad essere sempre vicino, e quando arrivavi era una festa .
L’ultima volta poi sei stato un grande percorrendo l’Italia da Nord a sud
Io però vedevo nei tuoi occhi un po di tristezza..
I pochi attimi che abbiamo trascorso insieme sono stati belli, li ricordo e li conservo nel mio cuore.
La visita a San Michele Arcangelo, il giro con papà per i campi, il tuo assaporare profondamente il profumo dell’origano che ti riportava a quando eri bambino e il cappuccino ..
Ti ho affidato a Sant’Antonio che è il tuo Santo .. sono sicura che in questo tuo ultimo viaggio lui ti accompagnerà
Ora ogni volta che vorrò ti pregherò e saprò che sei ancora più vicino
Vi abbraccio forte forte e anche i miei figli vi abbracciano
Abbraccio ognuno di voi
Caro zio ti voglio bene ora guardaci e sostienici tu
Ps
Vi scrivo una citazione di Sant’Agostino che dedico a voi ..
“La nostra vita conserva tutto il significato che ha sempre avuto: è la stessa di prima, c’è una continuità che non si spezza. Perché dovrei essere fuori dai tuoi pensieri e dalla tua mente, solo perché sono fuori dalla tua vista? Non sono lontano, sono dall’altra parte..
Rassicurati, va tutto bene. Ritroverai il mio cuore, ne ritroverai la tenerezza purificata. Asciuga le tue lacrime e non piangere, se mi ami: il tuo sorriso è la mia pace.”
Our friendship with Tony and Angela started over 40 years ago. With great sadness I have to accept that Tony is no longer in this world.
But I feel grateful to have so many good memories with him. We traveled together on many cruises, went on trips to Europe and of course vacationed in Florida together. We sat at the same table countless times for great meals, celebrations, interesting conversations, brisk tournaments and of course a lot of laughter.
Tony was such a kind, caring, easy going person. To be together with him was always a lot fun.
I am truly thankful for all the great memories that I can take with me forever
My deepest condolences to the family of this amazing man who was also my daughter‘s father-in-law, how lucky my daughter was to be welcomed into a family that truly felt like an extension of our own. From the very first time I met Tony the connection was effortless. He felt like family from day one. I often told my daughter Simona that she had the best in-laws anyone could wish for. We will truly miss Tony’s warm smile and the pride that was on his face whenever he was with his family. May you rest in peace Tony, you will deeply be missed by so many of us.
Dear Zio Antonio,
Seeing you and Zia Angela last September was the greatest gift. I will forever cherish those few days we spent together, filled with laughter and smiles: you and Nonno reminiscing about the “good old days” growing up in Sala, Nonna and Zia chatting during lunch, and you laughing at my little dog barking.
In these past few days, I have been fondly recalling the weeks we spent together in Toronto many years ago, when I discovered what a wonderful family you have, a family of loving people who gave me so much affection and who always looked at you with such adoring eyes.
The warmth with which you and Zia welcomed me made me feel truly at home, and I can never thank you enough for that. Those memories will stay with me forever.
Ti voglio bene.
Sending my love to Aunt Angela, to Vince, Rosalia, Luigi, and all your wonderful grandchildren.
Tony it saddens me to write this message. Knowing you was such a beautiful honour. I know you were a wonderful dad to our dear and closest friend. When we would go on vacation with your son, you were the first to drop us off and pick us up… doesn’t matter what time it was. Your picnics were such fun times too. We were blessed to know you. You will be sadly missed.
XO
My deepest condolences. . May his memory be a source of comfort and strength
Addolorati per la triste notizia porgiamo le nostre più sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia. Riposa in pace caro zio.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I truly respected him as a man both at work as my supervisor and outside of work.
We don’t really appreciate what someone has done until they are no longer around. May he rest in peace and bring peace to the entire family.
He will be missed 🙏🏻
To the Paladino family we extend our deepest condolences Tony was many things a father, devoted husband, mentor, grand father and at one time my boss back in the Jay Electric days . But most of all he was an amazing person may the rest in eternal peace.
Il tuo ricordo vivrà sempre nei nostri cuori. Chi vive nel ricordo di chi ama, non muore mai davvero.
UN abbraccio forte a tutti voi
Caro zio, che tu possa trovare pace e serenità. Veglia su di noi e accompagnaci con il tuo ricordo, che resterà per sempre vivo nei nostri cuori. Non ti dimenticherò mai. Le mie più sentite e sincere condoglianze a tutta la famiglia, vi sono vicino con affetto in questo momento di grande dolore.
Giandomenico Paladino e Famiglia.
Sentite Condoglianze alla famiglia di Antonio Paladino. Lo avevo incontrato due anni fa per l’ultima volta, una persona perbene.
Con gli occhi e il cuore pieno di tristezza ci uniamo al vostro dolore. Ricordo con dolcezza zio Antonio, un uomo descritto bene da quanti lo hanno conosciuto. Partito a malincuore con la sua valigia di cartone, ha saputo costruire da solo la sua più grande ricchezza, la sua splendida famiglia. Ricorderemo sempre la brava persona quale eri.
We are truly saddened by Tony,s passing.
Our deepest condolances to Angela, Vince , Luigi , Rosie and their entire families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dianne , Joe, and the entire De Ciantis Families
Caro zio, sei e sarai sempre nei nostri cuori. Non dimenticheremo mai il tuo sorriso e la tua dolcezza. Un caro e forte abbraccio a te zia Angela , Vincenzo Luigi e Rosalia. Carmelina, Luca e famiglia
Cara zia , non ci sono parole per il dispiacere che abbiamo in questo momento..zio resterà sempre con noi e occuperà sempre un posto speciale nel nostro cuore,,,sempre e per sempre, . Un forte forte abbraccio da Rosa e Antonio e famiglia
To the PALADINO family,
Our deepest and sincerest condolences for your loss. It was an honour to know Tony. He was a wonderful man who always showed kindness and respect. We shared many good times and laughter throughout the countless celebrations and he will be greatly missed. Along with his generous spirit, our family had the pleasure of creating special memories at his Florida home. My parents always spoke highly of Tony and enjoyed spending time with him especially at the casino.
We know there are no words to take away the pain, but just know he will forever be remembered for being a great man who leaves his legacy of being a family man. His memory will live on in your hearts. Rest in peace Tony.
Happy Birthday Dad! We love and miss you dearly. We still feel your presence all around us. Please watch over our families….Love you pops!