Archie Rao
elevated 0e8GI September 26, 1938 – April 14, 2023
elevated 0e8GI Visitation
Thursday April 20, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated 0e8GI Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 0e8GI Funeral Mass
Friday April 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm Chapel of St. Joseph, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 0e8GI View Funeral Mass
elevated 0e8GI Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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Obituary
elevated 0e8GI It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Archie Rao on Friday, April 14, 2023. Beloved husband of 55 wonderful years to Mary (nee DiFonzo). Caring and devoted father to Michael (Fina) and Christina (Jimmy). Proud Nonno to Daniel, David, Alyssa and Gabriel. Archie cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories that will be treasured forever.
elevated 0e8GI His wit and sense of humor were legendary, and he could always be counted on to tell a passionate story or crack a joke, no matter the situation. He will forever remain in our hearts.
elevated 0e8GI Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Flowers are welcome.
Loving Brother in Law and Uncle, The many year’s we spent together we will cherished forever. Your sense of humor brought great joy to our lives. You will be truly missed.
Uncle Archie, we love you and we will miss you. Rest now and be at peace as you’re reunited with your family that have all been waiting for you. Thank you for all of the laughs. We will think about you all the time.
Aunty Mary, Christina & Mike, the ones that love us never really us. His spirit lives on in each of you now. The grief that you carry stems from the love you had for him, let it become a source of strength as you move forward in life. When you think about him, smile knowing that he is where he belongs now. He is with our dad now, and nonno, mama Nancy, uncle Michael & uncle Guy. All the pain from the past doesn’t matter anymore. They are happy together, as they once were.
Love you Archie always dear brother in law you will be forever missed.
Loving Brother in law and Uncle, You will be truly missed. we will miss your sense of humor that brought joy in our lives. You will live on in our harts for ever.
Archie you have made us laugh and laugh your character will continue In Heaven
My deepest condolences to your family
Rest in eternal peace Archie
Mary , Christina and Mike
Are the legacy you left behind and rest assure they will carry it with honour
RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Michael, Fina,Dave and Danial,
Pls accept our Heartfelt condolences!
I could see from the obituary notice that he was such a wonderful person and he would have enjoyed his life to the fullest. Our thoughts and prayers with you at this most difficult time in one’s life.
May his soul Rest In Peace!
Shanthy and Gajen
I’m heartbroken to hear of Uncle Archie’s passing.
I will always remember how he always made me laugh with his stories and jokes.
He always knew how to put a smile on your face and he will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Our deepest condolences to the Rao family.
May he rest in peace.
Diana and Danny Ciampa.
Our sincerest condolences Mary, Mike/Fina, Christina/Jim and families. May all the laughs and great fun that Archie gave us throughout the many years, comfort you all. Typically I would say may he rest in peace but you know that Archie is likely too busy entertaining all his family & friends in heaven now …thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Remembering the good times! Thank you and bless you, Archie
Condolences to Mary , Mike and Christina and their families
We will miss Archie you will always be in our thoughts and prayers and in our hearts. Rest in peace, no more pain 🙏❤️
To the Rao Family,
We share in your sadness by the loss of Archie. We remember him as a wonderful family man, filled with love and laughter. May these memories keep you going during this difficult time. Our condolences to the entire family.
We are sorry to hear of Archie’s pass, our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. There was always a smile on his face and a laugh for sure. He will be missed our deepest condolences to the family.
Phyllis and Joseph Mastrofrancesco
Deepest sympathy
Rita Macri
Dear Mike and Fina
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and the Rao family.
Gaetano and Angela Casa
Our condolences to the entire family. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time May he rest in peace. Sending you all our love and support.
Sending our sincere condolences to Rao family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Archie. Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories of such a carrying neighbour.
Our deepest condolences to Mary and the family. You are in our prayers and thoughts, from the Mascarin Family.