elevated isCbf July 15, 1941 – September 2, 2024 

elevated isCbf It is with deeply saddened hearts that we share the news that Joao (John) de Abreu passed away early Monday morning on September 2nd, 2024. Joao was born on July 15th, 1941 in Porto da Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal to the late Antonio de Abreu and Francisca Gomes de Jesus. He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife, Maria. He was a devoted father to Ydelso, Zita (Richard Hilmer), and Sandy (Mike Creador). A cherished grandfather to Cole, Imogen, Abigail, and Hannah. A loved brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin to a large family. Survived by siblings Maria and Joaquim and predeceased by siblings Celestino, Mateus, and Nazare.

elevated isCbf In 1967, he moved to Canada with the assistance of his late parent-in-laws, Manuel and Adelaide Caldeira, to start a new life for his family from the ground up. He worked so hard and gave so much but never asked for anything in return. Canada was his new home but he never forgot his roots on Madeira Island by making frequent visits to spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed sharing his homemade wine made the traditional way and if you ever tried it, you know how good it was. He also embraced Canadian traditions by enduring watching the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs year after year.

elevated isCbf He was known by many to be incredibly kind and generous. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

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Visitation
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4 

elevated isCbf Funeral Service
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4 

elevated isCbf Burial 
Assumption Catholic Cemetery 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4 

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