Joseph Boccia
elevated hhDBZ March 20, 1938 – December 30, 2025
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Monday January 5, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm & 5pm to 8pm
elevated hhDBZ Tuesday January 6, 2026 from 10am to 12pm
elevated hhDBZ Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated hhDBZ Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm
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Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated hhDBZ Obituary
Joseph Louis Boccia, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, respected business leader, and loyal friend, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Son of Ignazio and Valeria Boccia, and younger brother to John. Joe shared an extraordinary 67-year marriage with his beloved wife, Jean (Guidolin). He was a cherished father to his four sons: Joe, Gerry (Susan), Danny (Heather), and Steven (Darlene). Proud Papa to David (Courtney), Jenna (Jamie), Brady (Melissa), Alena, and Caroline (Bilal). He also treasured being a great-grandfather to Everlee and Austin and was grateful for the time he was able to spend with them.
elevated hhDBZ Together, Joe and Jean built a beautiful life grounded in enduring traditions, deep family bonds, and lasting friendships. Joe took immense pride in his family and the values he helped instill, a pride that was fully and warmly returned.
elevated hhDBZ Joe lived life in full colour. Magnetic and charismatic, he loved to dance, sing, crack jokes, and tell stories. With his humour and charm, he brought people together effortlessly, filling every room he entered with warmth and laughter.
elevated hhDBZ Professionally, Joe was a founder and the heartbeat of Pave-Al Limited, a company that was deeply meaningful to him. He held great appreciation for all who have contributed to the company’s success, especially its dedicated employees, past and present. He built his career on integrity, leadership, and vision, earning widespread respect as a pioneer in the industry. Today, his family proudly carries forward his legacy, keeping alive the principles and spirit that guided him throughout his life.
elevated hhDBZ Joe was a true gentleman. He was generous, intelligent, handsome, and principled. As an avid golfer, Joe could proudly shoot his age and made many great memories on the course. He also loved playing cards and catching up with friends over a glass of wine and good food.
elevated hhDBZ Joseph Louis Boccia leaves behind a legacy of leadership, loyalty, love, and laughter. His life’s work, his values, and the example he set will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.
elevated hhDBZ The family is deeply grateful for the support and kindness of friends and loved ones during this time. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations to the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in Joe’s memory would be appreciated.
Danny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your father during this sad and difficult time. Losing a loved one during the holidays isn’t the easiest thing to face and I know the feeling as I lost my grandfather from my mom’s side the day before Christmas Eve in 2024. I’m thinking of you all during these days ahead. May God console you all with peace and love. Thoughts, prayers & blessings, Stefan Tomasi
Our deepest condolences to the Boccia Family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. Joe was everything they mentioned in his obituary and more. A great friend to my father Dom Romeo and our family. He will be dearly missed. I will forever cherish the many memories particularly the ones we made while on the golf course.
I’m so sorry to be reading this news today. My deepest condolences to the family.
Best to the whole Boccia family.
Joe a great ambassador of class and gentlemanly on and off the course. As a young member of The National, he was a great example to me personally.
Danny,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father, Joe. Losing a parent is never easy, and my thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Joe was an extraordinary man who built far more than a successful paving business — he built a lasting legacy rooted in hard work, integrity, and dedication. Since 1967, his commitment to his craft, his customers, and his community set a standard that few can match. His impact will continue to be felt for generations, not only through the business he created, but through the people he inspired along the way.
While no words can ease the pain of your loss, I hope you can find comfort in knowing how respected and admired your father was, and how proud he would be of the legacy he leaves behind. May his memory always be a source of strength for you and your family.
Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
Vince Yee and Family
As a resident of the Residences of Spring Hill for many years, Joe and Jean were beloved members of our tight-knit community. Joe was a kind, gentle soul with a big heart who lived life to the fullest. Always the life of any party or social gathering such as the morning and/or afternoon coffee/happy hour at the Cafe. He will be dearly missed. Our sincerest condolences to Jean, the love of his life, his four boys, their spouses, many grandchildren and his newest great great-grandchildren.
Our deepest condolences to Jean and family. Our hearts are broken. Joe was a wonderful man and the rock of 80 Burns Blvd and always the life of the party. A real class act. We won’t be able yo look down from our balcony without picturing him waving from his garden. He will be greatly missed.
Annette Serrao & Bruce Luczak
Suite 320
So sorry Jeanne Joe was a great guy may he rest in peace
Jean and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Joe’s kindness was truly remarkable—it was felt by everyone who knew him and freely given without expectation. He had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and cared for, and that is a rare and beautiful gift.
We are holding you close in our thoughts during this difficult time. May the many memories of his kindness and the love he shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Our heartfelt condolences,
Mr. Boccia was a wonderful man, I was able to get to know him through his love of golf – he truly loved the game and the friendships his group formed were sincere and everlasting. I watched Mr. Boccia move through the club every chance I got, he was class through and through.
Thank you for treating the young golf professionals so well Mr. Boccia. I will treasure our interactions.
Rest easy Sir.
Our deepest condolences to Jeannie and family in the loss of our beloved friend and compare Joey. So many years of beautiful friendship which we will treasure forever. Our hearts are broken.
Rest in peace dear friend.
❤️🙏
A Beautiful obituary that says it all ..i am so grateful to call Joey a friend for over seventy five years..my condolences to his lovely wife
and my dear friend Jeanie and all the Family ..Joey you will be forever missed ..God Bless You..Bernice
Joey was a true friend of ours for many years. He will be missed not only by his family and friends but also by the community.
My most sincere condolences to you Jeanne and your family.
My Sincerest condolences to the Boccia family. Uncle Joe was a great man and an inspiration to all. Love to you all.
My sincere condolences to the Boccia family.
My sincere condolences to the family, may you find peace and comfort while mourning your loss. God bless you always.
Danny and Heather
So sorry to hear about Joe. I heard so many wonderful stories about him from Blair over the years. A true legend as a family man and a businessman. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Boccia was a consummate gentleman and one of the great ones.
You will be missed.
Rest in peace.
To Jean and the Boccia family, our most sincere condolences for the passing of Joe.
We knew Joe and Jean from our Springhill days being next door.
Joe and I also belonged to the Carrying Place Golf club and had many rounds together where he always gave me good pointers
I was amazed at such a good golfer he was. My wife always said that he was a real gentleman.
Joe will be missed.
May he rest in peace.
Vince and Viola Di Gaetano.
Dear Jean and Family
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Joey. He was such a wonderful person. It was just a few weeks ago he was dancing at the 75th Anniversary of the Snow White Christmas Party.
May he rest gently in the arms of the angels, and continue to watch over his family.
With sincere condolences
John & Rose (Filicetti) Mascitelli
Aunty Jean and all my cousins
I am so sad about losing Uncle Joe he was a great man and so many wonderful memories we have all shared together over the years.
May he rest in peace he will be missed xoxox
I had the great pleasure of getting to know Mr. Boccia over the last seven years while working at Carrying Place. He was a true gentleman and class act. He loved his family dearly, treated everyone with respect and kindness and had a great sense of humor. He was always kind, inquisitive and cared deeply for the club and the many friendships he created through the years. He certainly led a life well lived. He will be missed by out entire staff.
Our deepest condolences We truly loved his friendship.
Gayani & Grant
Dear Jeannie and family
I am saddened to hear Joey passed away.
I have wonderful memories of us growing up, I will treasure them forever. He treated me with kindness and respect always. May God give you the strength you need at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP dear friend 🙏
I remember visiting at Danny and Heather’s and we would hear the door open …..upon hearing Joe’s familiar whistle, the kids could announce “POPA’s HERE” and the fun would begin.
Joe’s presence did that. He lit up a room just by being in it!
So many wonderful memories of a life well lived.
Rest in peace, Joe…
Sincere condolences and love to Jeannie and all the family.
Jeannie and the family. We also had the privilege of knowing Joey through Marisa and Nat and Ralph and Joan. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Linda/Armando Sanguigni
As a member of the Carrying Place Golf Club, Joe would always stop and say hello and chat. He was well-liked and known within our club.
RIP Joe.
My condolences to Jean and the Boccia Family, our families go back to the 1950’s when our father worked for Joe’s father Ignazio & like his father Joe was big, full of life and an around great guy. Just last week I seen Joe at Golf Town buying a pair of golf shoes. May the Lord be with you and the Family. Betty & George Martellacci
Dearest Jean,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you & your entire family from ours…
So sorry for your immense loss… 🕯️
Joe Boccia made every event a little more special and we were truly grateful for his kindness…
Cugina Elena Boccia Campoli & entire family
Our deepest condolences to Jean and the Bocci family.
Know that we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joe, a perfect gentleman, will be greatly missed.
We had the pleasure of meeting John and Jean as residents of Springhill. They are both lovely people.
John was always a wonderful gentleman. I looked up to him as an older brother.
We are all going to miss him dearly.
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to dear Jean and family.
May he rest in peace in the house if our Lord
Rita and Donald Pianezza
Dear Jean and family, our deepest condolences on the the passing of your loving husband and father. Joey was a special person and friend to us. Our families very close and his passing has left a huge void in our hearts. May God Bless him and keep him in His loving care. Rest In Peace our dear friend. Anthony and Camille Spadacini.🙏🏻💕
We were deeply saddened to hear of Joey’s passing. Our condolences are with Jeanie and the Family during this difficult time. It was always a pleasure to stop by and visit Joey and Jeanie when we came to Toronto. We will miss his presence and reminiscing with his stories of Uncle Louie and the past.
May you find strength in the support of family and friends and may the memories you hold bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Barb and Frank Guidolin
Dear Steve and Darlene, My heartfelt and sincere condolences to you both and your extended family during this difficult time. RIP Mr. Boccia
What an absolutely beautiful obituary and it says it all about dear Uncle Joe. Everyone he met loved him. Deepest thoughts and love to Auntie Jean and wonderful children. He will be so missed. Love and big hugs,
Jeanie and Family, Cousin Joey was special to us all. He will be missed. I will always have images of him entertaining us when he would sing New York New York or the Mama song he would sing to Auntie Vi that would make her cry with Love. We all mourn your Loss and hold you all in our thoughts.
Cousin Susie, Jules Rosset and Family
Beautiful obituary. Remembering Joey from Briar Hill School days. A kid who grew up to be a real gentleman. Always kind and thoughtful. Fondly remembered,
Sincere condolences to the family.
Deanna Bortolotti Pellegrini
Jean and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Joe with Jean a few months ago and was so delighted to talk to you both. My deepest condolences to your family.
Our deepest condolences to the Boccia Family.
Mr. Boccia was a true gentleman.
Jean
My deepest condolences to you & your family.
I never met Joe, but he was always very patient & kind answering my questions about family histories & lost relatives. The last time we spoke, Joe told me the amazing story of the founding of Pave-Al. He was going to tell me the story of paving the next time we spoke.
It was always a pleasure listening to Joe’s stories.
Rest in peace Joe.
John Martinello
Dear Comare Jean and family, I was so saddened in the loss of Compare Joe. He meant so much to me and my family and he will live in our hearts forever.
On behalf of everyone at Toromont CAT, we were deeply saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time.
I met Joe 25 years ago and although we didn’t meet regularly, it was always a special privilege for me to get to know him a little more each time. He would always greet me with “every time I see you it costs me money!” 🙂
Joe was a true gentleman and an industry Icon. He will be missed by many. We hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and in knowing that he made a lasting impression on those who had the opportunity to know him.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ed Loeprich
I was truly heart broken when I heard of the passing of my dear friend Mr. Joseph Boccia.
Joe was always the Life of the Party, Golf event (home or away), TARBA meetings, or just a casual encounter. Joe was a true Gentleman with always with a smile on his face and a witty joke ready. I always looked up to him and as he would say only because he was taller than me.
God Bless Rest in Peace my Friend. (It was an HOUNOR)
Dear Jean, I am so sorry to hear about my cousin Joe. He was so kind whenever we got to see you both the last time at Zia Portia’s house. We being the Americans would learn a little about the family since mom was Zio Ignacio’s sister. Love and blessings to the family
I only knew Joe for a few years, but I was impressed with his kindness, generosity and sincerity. We golfed together a number of times and it was always enjoyable. Would never have guessed 87. I offer my deepest condolences to his entire family.
Vish Prashad
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeanie and the Boccia family. This is a great loss for many who loved him and shared his love of life.
With all our sympathy
RIP Cugino
Michael and Andrea
Joey was a “Prince”of a man and faithful friend. His obit says it so well. May he rest in Jesus’ presence. Rev. John Vetere
Dear Jean and family, we are so sorry for your loss. The moments we spent together will always be amoung our most cherished memories. Sending you a big hug and all our love.
Ezio, Maria. Marco and Tiziana
A beautif “obit” and tribute to a deserving man.
May God’s comfort and peace be with the family during this time of bereavement.
My wife Angela and I have known the Boccia family for over 45 years. An iconic man in the construction industry. A loving family man loved by so many. He will be dearly missed.
Our sincere condolences to the Boccia family. God Bless.
It is very hard to find words to say to all of you.
What I can say is the world has just lost
a wonderful person. The great memories I have with uncle Joey and all of you will be cherished.
May the perpetual light shine upon you uncle Joey forever
It is very hard to find words to say to all of you, what I can say is the world has just lost a wonderful person. The great memories I have with uncle Joey and all of you I will always cherish.
May the perpetual light shine upon you uncle Joey forever.
Through life you meet many people and I feel honored and privileged to have known Joe over the last 50 years. It was always an uplifting and joyful feeling to see him.
He was honorable in his business dealings and his integrity was beyond reproach.
During our union negotiations over the past 30 years he was a good and steady guiding hand and he was consistent and thoughtful in his actions.
On our many industry golfing trips it was Joe who kept us laughing and made the trips memorable and a lot of fun.
Joe was one of the people you meet in life that you keep in a special place in your heart and you feel fortunate to have had in your life. Rest in Peace my friend.
Kathy and I want to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jean and all your family.
Cosimo and Kathy Crupi
It is very hard to find words to say to all of you. What I can say is the world has just lost a wonderful person. The great memories I have of Uncle Joey and all of you, I will cherish. May the perpetual light shine upon you, Uncle Joey forever.
we were so sorry to see the passing of Joe not only a dear friend and and a great golfer but also a respectful gentleman. He will be rembered with love in our hearts
With our prayers
Fondly,
joan & Enzo
My sincere condolences Steve, Darlene, Danny & Heather and all the family on Joe’s passing.
What a sweet guy, a real gentleman, charming and funny….and a friendly face at Carrying Place I shall truly miss.
And what a golfer! Tempo, tempo, tempo Joe…May you rest in peace.
Our Condolences to the Families, and Friends.
Rest in Peace.
Dear Jean and family, On behalf of the Ferracuti family, I would like to convey how sorry we were to hear about the passing of Joey. We will always remember what an amazing friend he was to our parents, Remo and Marie. And of course the many wonderful times they shared. Times that were filled with laughter, amazing food, music, crazy antics and true camaraderie.
Our sincere condolences to the Boccia family. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences Steve, Darlene, Danny, Heather and all the Boccia family on Joe’s passing.
What a gentleman…charming & witty…and a friendly face at Carrying Place I shall truly miss.
He adored his ever growing family and spoke of each of you with such pride and joy.
And what a golfer! A pleasure to play with. “Tempo, tempo, tempo”
May you rest in peace, Joe.
Danny and Heather, Brady, David, Caroline.
So sorry to hear about your father and grandfathers passing. He was a giant in the industry but even more so in the community and family. The comments here celebrate him as a man and person. That’s a life well lived, he will be missed by all.
My deepest heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time.
He meant so much to so many.
He meant so much to my dad.
He will truly missed.
My deepest condolences to the family.
Rest in peace.
Dear Jean and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Joe, Dad, Papa.
With lots of endearing love, respect and with many memories that will be cherished and treasured forever. ❤️
“Rest in peace dear Joe, your journey here was a gift to us all.”
My condolences to the Boccia family on the loss of Joe. He was a well respected man in the construction industry. I had numerous interactions with him while working with the City of Toronto. He was a gentleman to work with and well respected. It was an honour to have known him
Steve & Darlene & Family,
We are sending you love and support at this difficult time.
Bernie & Robyn
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope you find comfort in the love around you.”
Our deepest condolences to Jeannie & the Boccia family. We have fond memories of Joe & his magnetic personality & friendly nature. To meet him once is to have a friend forever. We hold dear the gift of his friendship.
A real gentleman whose charm & warmth will be remembered by all.
May he Rest in Peace.
Fred & Loretta Merlocco
I feel I have known Mr Boccia all my life, pretty much because I have. Along with my family, I have held him in the greatest respect – he was a refined gentleman and admired – rightly – by many. My wife Carolyn and I send Mrs Boccia and his children (particularly Danny and Heather) our sincere sympathy and condolences.
Joe was a non-pretentious, business icon known for his good humour, goodwill and his genuine, gentlemanly approach to relationships in the industry. Greatly respected, even by competitors, Joe’s legacy will live on through his family, the organization he founded and the countless friends from his personal and business life. Deepest condolences to the Boccia family on your loss. Joe’s example of a life well lived will never be forgotten…
The Greatness of a Man is measured in those he can foster. Joe will be remembered as one of the Greatest.
My condolences.
My sincere condolences Jean and the whole family.
It was a wonderful service today. Joe would be so proud of all of you. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Rest in Peace dearest Joe 🙏
Our condolences to the Boccia family. May God hold you close and find strength in this difficult time.
Sergio, Lily, Remo, Walter Targa
The deepest of our condolences to the Boccia family. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you all.
My sincere condolences to the Boccia family, it was a pleasure to have known Joe for over 50years. Paul Franceschini