Joseph Alexander Sultana
elevated W2U55 November 16, 1949 – December 4, 2025
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Visitation
Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
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Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
Cremation
Assumption Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
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Joseph Alexander Sultana passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 4, 2025, in Mississauga. He was born on November 16, 1949, in Mosta, Malta, the son of the late Lawrence and Annunziata Sultana.
Joseph warmed the hearts of everyone who knew him, and his passing has deeply broken them. Joe, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of his family, friends, and all whose hearts he touched. His journey on this earth was marked by his warm, generous nature and his unwavering faith in God. He will be remembered for the profound impact he had on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
From a young age, Joe dreamed of becoming a soccer player. He even established the Mosta Gunners, creating a team for underprivileged young men in his hometown. His love for the sport continued throughout his life – both as a player and a coach – and he was well known for his devotion to the Juventus team.
At 25, Joe immigrated to Canada in pursuit of a better life for his family. Becoming a Canadian citizen was among his proudest achievements. His hardworking spirit and determination led to great success in the field of logistics, allowing him to fulfil his dream of providing a stable and prosperous future for his loved ones. His own immigrant experience inspired a lifelong empathy and deep appreciation for newcomers striving to build a secure future.
Joe was deeply cultured and social. He loved discussing current events, politics, culture, philosophy, religion, and history with anyone willing to engage. He had a gift for conversation and effortlessly adapted his tone and approach to make everyone feel welcome, appreciated, and at ease. He was endlessly curious about the lives of others and held a deep respect for people’s unique stories, backgrounds, and choices.
The love of family was the true centre of Joe’s life. Family dinners, parties, dances, and picnics were highlights of his busy social calendar. As a Maltese immigrant, he was often the joyful spark within Italian gatherings, and he thoroughly enjoyed being at the heart of the action. Joe was also deeply grateful for the simple gestures: a call, email, text, or even a quick ‘Hi, how are you?’ were enough to make his heart smile. His loving friends who brought him joy throughout his life will miss him dearly.
Joe is survived by his wife, Teresa; his daughter, Marice; his grandchildren, Mikaela and Daniel; his sisters, Rita, Mary, Catherine, and Doris; his stepchildren Lucia (Joe), Marco (Vilma), and Gennaro (Christina); his step-grandchildren Brittany (Trevor), Jessica (Danny), Savannah (Mataous), Erica, and Julia; and his step-great-grandchild, Jaelen.
He will be remembered for his infectious smile, contagious laughter, deep-rooted faith, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to spreading love and kindness to everyone he encountered. Joe had a rare gift for connecting deeply with others, making them smile, and leaving a lasting impact on everyone whose path he crossed.
Joe, you will be profoundly missed. No one could ever replace your gentle, helpful, and loving nature or your remarkable gift for uplifting those around you and making everyone feel truly seen, valued, and uniquely special. You will never be forgotten. We take comfort in knowing you are reunited with your loving parents, your brother, Karmenu, your sister, Vittoria (Pacifico), your nephew, Joseph, and your beloved son-in-law, Bertino. We know you are finally in their embrace once more. Rest in eternal peace and comfort. We love you.
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If so desired, memorable donations can be made in Joseph’s name to CNIB (https://secure.cnib.ca/ui/SupportCNIB) or the Canadian Lung Association (https://www.lung.ca/donate).
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My deepest condolences to Teresa and all the family . I was shocked to hear of Joes passing . Always had good things to say about the seniors club and what we were doing. I will miss you Joe always a kind person . May you Rest in Peace 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family and friends, I knew Joe at Omron where he brought life and zest to every proceeding. Rest in peace Joe.
Dad, I will miss a text from you every morning telling me, you love me and the kids. I can’t believe you have left us. We take life for granted. Our evening talks about current events and what the kids did at school is something I will always hold on to. There is not one minute I don’t think of you and hear your laugh. Love you so much……………Marice
Such a very kind man with every interaction my family had with him. His sense of humour and generous spirit will stay with me. He undoubtedly was and is so very proud of you and the kids. An incredibly painful loss. My deepest condolences. Oxxx
Marice your dad will always live in your heart. He was so blessed to have an amazing, loving, caring and warm hearted daughter like you, and your beautiful children who he was so lucky to have as grandchildren. May your dad rest in eternal peace🙏🏻
For those of us who worked with him at Omron, Joe was a gift. Authentic in his feelings, a footy fanatic, and a beloved character. This one is tough to hear. RIP Joe.
My dear, dear brother. I still can’t get to grips with the reality that I won’t be receiving calls you any more! You were loved dear brother, still loved and will sorely be missed.
Friends of your youth stop me to ask about you, how you are doing and send their regards. They always recall the happy days playing football at Dun Ang’s Oratory and in Mosta streets.
Your wonderful, joyful character brought happiness to everyone you met…to your family especially Teresa, Marice and the kids…to us, your sisters.
I will be shedding a tear or two remembering you every time Juventus play.
Rest in peace in God’s embrace dear brother.
My thoughts and prayers are for yu dearest Teresa and Marice. Hugs…big hugs!
Joe was always a pleasure to be around. I greatly enjoyed our conversations about football and life, and I will always remember how welcoming he was when I first met him. He possessed a genuine warmth that put others at ease, something all too rare. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Joe.
Thank-you for being there for me today. Love you. Marice
Where do I even begin? This last week has been a blur. It hasn’t settled in that you will no longer be with us on this earth. I’m going to miss the countless times I’ve come to you for advice and guidance. Thank you for supporting & inspiring my children & I to do better and be better. You were our biggest cheerleader. You inspired us to believe that anything in life can be attained if we truly dedicate ourselves. Thank you for being the greatest loving partner and best friend to our mom.
You will continue to be the epitome of a true father figure. I am so proud to call you my dad.
Please watch over us until we meet again.
Rest in Peace
Dear Joe
In the few short years that i have had the pleasure of knowing you, I cannot begin to express on what an amazing person your are and how you welcomed me into your family with such open arms . I will greatly miss our ” chats” as I loved having endless conversations with you on just about anything . Your caring persona and love for everyone is a true testament to who you are and you will always be remembered for . Joe, I will dearly miss you , your words, your thoughts, your insights to life but more importantly, your friendship and caring manor . Rest well Joe