Lou D’Angela
elevated qqCZy Luigi Carlo D’Angela
elevated qqCZy February 22, 1956 ~ June 20, 2025
elevated qqCZy Visitation
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm
Wednesday, July 2 2025 from 10 am – 1 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated qqCZy Funeral Mass
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated qqCZy To view the Funeral Mass, please click here.
elevated qqCZy Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated qqCZy Obituary
In Loving Memory of our father, a husband, a grandfather, a brother, and a legend.
It is with deep sorrow and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of our father, Luigi (Lou) D’Angela on June 20, 2025 at the age of 69. He was a man whose presence was larger than life, whose wisdom shaped us, and whose love was unconditional.
elevated qqCZy To the world, he was known by many titles: Lou, Louis, Louie, Mr. D, Zio, Nonno. But to us, he was simply Daddy. He was our compass, our protector, our constructive critic, and our most unwavering supporter.
elevated qqCZy Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to parents new to the country, Lou worked hard to obtain an education. Lou’s love for cars and fixing things led him to automotive mechanics. Wanting more, he went back to school to become a teacher, a career which brought him great joy and satisfaction for 36 years. In his retirement, he faced many health challenges, with cancer being his final battle.
elevated qqCZy He lived with strength, determination and a unique sense of humour. He taught us what it meant to stand tall, to speak truth, and to commit ourselves to people, our jobs, our passions. His knowledge was vast and he always had the answer. He was the kind of man who was always available to help everyone and anyone. His creations, morals, and teachings will live on in our hearts.
elevated qqCZy He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved parents, Giuseppe and Gelsomina. He leaves behind his beautiful wife Lina, children Christina, Giuseppe (Amanda), and Nicole (Vince); grandchildren Gabriella and Gianluigi; sister, Vera, and many valued extended family and friends. We can’t forget his best furry friend, Bella, who sat beside him through it all.
elevated qqCZy We grieve with gratitude for the years we were blessed to have him, and for the enduring love that remains.
elevated qqCZy Rest easy, Daddy. Your spirit lives on in all who knew you.
elevated qqCZy In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Scleroderma Canada or Sjögren’s Society of Canada.
my deepest sympathy to the entire family my prayers and thoughts are with you
My thoughts are with you Christina, to you and your family through this difficult time. Wishing you all comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. ❤️
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the D’Angela family. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you cherish of Lou. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
With deep sympathy,
Maria and Sal Arduini
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lou. He will be missed and always remembered by his vibrant presence. RIP 🙏
I can’t believe it. Lou was a great teacher and friend at Thornhill Secondary School. I remember him fondly. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family and friends of Lou. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May he RIP. 💔
Sending our condolences and love your way. May your father rest in peace🕊
Lou will always be remembered as a man who enjoyed & caused a good laugh, who was there when you needed a friend & loved to fix things especially our cars. Lou, you will be missed by all your fellow teachers at Thornhill Secondary. Definitely left too soon.
May Lou’s memory be a blessing to family & friends.
Are heart felt condolences to the family. May he rest in piece
My deepest condolences for your loss. Lou was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face. He will be terribly missed. May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Lou was a beloved teacher at Thornhill Secondary School. He was an inspiring teacher and a kind, humorous colleague. My heart goes out to the family.
Lou was an absolutely amazing human being. We taught together for many years at Thornhill Secondary School, and he was a treasured colleague to all, but perhaps more importantly, he was a teacher, role model, mentor, and father-figure to literally thousands of students who became better people for knowing him, even if they did not know it then. My sincerest condolences to Lou’s family and friends.
Please accept my condolences, I had the pleasure to meet Lou when I first joined YRDSB in 1987 at Thornhill SS until his retirement.
Lou will always be remembered as a kind, caring and great individual w during all his years here at Thornhill SS.
Lou always kindly helped when asked and I’ll always remember him for the great person he was.
Rest in Peace
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
“Mr. D’Angela” was there for me during my teenage years at Thornhill Secondary and then as “Lou” throughout the milestones in my life. He was an incredible listener and always offered guidance and advice that helped centre and give me direction throughout my life.
He was an important person in my life and I wouldn’t be who or where I am today if not for his kindness, friendship, and mentorship. He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to Lou’s family & friends. I will remember the man with a big smile & a big heart. He helped willingly & touched lives deeply. I will remember his many acts of kindness. May he rest in peace.
Lina and family. We grief with you at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. It was obvious to see how much he was loved and touched so many lives. He will forever live in your hearts.
Memories of Lou pop in my head all the time. He was a great colleague whose smile and pocket protectors will be missed. He never seemed too busy to help me figure out my machines or dig out a loaner tool, even when he was in the middle of a lesson. He created & curated a welcoming environment for countless students who will undoubtedly remember him fondly for decades. His brand of kindness, compassion and humour will be missed by all, especially in the most mundane of staff meetings. I am sad that this great man’s time with us has passed. But I’m so glad I got to know him over 15 years. Love & respect Lou.
My deepest condolences to Lou’s family. I taught with Lou at TSS and he was amazing. Always so kind, helpful and positive. I truly enjoyed our time together and he will be deeply missed. I am so sad to hear of his passing, he will be missed.
Dear Vera and entire family please accept our deepest condolrnces for the loss of your loving brother , husband, father and grandfather Lou.
His big smile and friendly face and laughter when greeting me and my family will always stay in my memory.
He will always be the star that shines in your hearts. R.I.P.
Tanisha and I give our deepest condolences to you all. Lou sounded like an incredible man in every way, and a pillar for your family. The thing about legends is they are larger than life, and that’s how Lou will be remembered.
Dear Lina, Vera, Christina, Nicole, Joe and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Lou.. A loving cousin to us that always brought us great joy by his humble and kind heart.. May his soul rest in peace and may all your beautiful memories bring you comfort today and always.
Nicole and family, our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of congratulating Lou on Nicole and Vince’s wedding day… I could tell he was just beaming with pride and happiness to be there. Fathers like this will never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences go to the whole D’Angela family in this hard time. The only thing that gets us through is knowing our loved ones are no longer suffering.
All our love.
Our deepest condolences to Nicole and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time. May Lou rest in peace.
Dear Lina, Vera, Christina, Nicole (Vince), Joe (Amanda) and family.
How do we say good bye to a friend of 48+ years – our deepest sympathy to a great loss in everyone lives he touched – some more than others. He was my wing man all these years as I was his – we were like the two old men in the Muppets in the balcony – Statler & Waldorf. Lou we will miss you.
To the D’Angela family with deepest condolences and a very heavy heart – our sympathy goes out to all.
So sorry to learn Lou has passed.. I have a smile on my face anytime I think about hm… we so enjoyed his hospitality when we would visit their home.. and.. when they would come to the cottage and see how much they enjoyed it… Lou was part of the trio who loved to play pranks on me mercifully at school… I would try and get even.. but it would back fire on me… just simply.. a wonderful human being for sure and will be missed without a doubt..rest in peace ” Buddy”..
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. He was an inspirational teacher and great colleague at Thornhill Secondary School. Deep condolences to the family!
Our condolences on your loss. Lou was a kind and friendly man, who will be greatly missed.
Take comfort in the memories you shared.
God bless you and the family in this difficult time.
Orietta, Piero, Cristiano & Santino
Very sad to learn of your brother passing. Vera, our deepest condolences to you and Luigi’s family. RIP.
My sincerest sympathy to you Lina, Nicole, Christina, Joey and family during this difficult time. Lou was a great man, kind, sincere, cheerful and a devoted father to his family. He will be sorely missed. I want to say to you that one who Blooms in our hearts can never be forgotten. May you find comfort, peace and strength in the memories you shared with Lou. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
I had the pleasure and honour of working with Lou at Thornhill Secondary School. It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on all the great times spent together and talking about Italy. He was not only a dedicated teacher who inspired countless students and colleagues alike, but also a loving father and a true friend to me and many others. Lou’s high moral standards and unwavering positivity set an example for all of us. I will always remember his distinctive laugh—a sound that brightened every room and brought comfort to those around him.
Lou leaves behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and joy that will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory continue to inspire us all.
With deepest sympathy.
my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family my deepest sympathy
Dearest Lina, Vera, Christina, Joey (Amanda), Nicole (Vince) and large extended family
It is with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to our Cumpare Lou. We have known him for over 40 years. In that time you could always count on him to give you sage advice, but more importantly to make you laugh with his dry sense of humour. Lou had a slow and articulate speaking style that was only his. We will miss his voice, smile and solid wisdom.
Of his poker buddies he was the only one with a full set of hair and in its original colour. He started getting a little grey around the temples only after his diagnosis. His sickness was hard for all of us to accept because like his mother we wanted him to live up to a hundred. However Lou took the disease in stride and followed all the regiments in order to be there for Nicole’s wedding day. Miraculously he made it. How precious for us to see the love of a father for his baby daughter walk up the aisle with the biggest smile on his face. We were so proud of him and were happy to see that he was able to keep his promise. More importantly, Lou was able to show his wife and children how much he loved them by fighting the disease with all his might. Sadly, it is not a fight that we can always win.
Lou, as a teacher you taught your students how to live with dignity- to do their best, be trustworthy, be reliable and have integrity. As a father, you not only taught your children how to lead a good life, but also how to die with grace, acceptance and faith.
Fly with the angels our friend. Meet your parent s and loved one. Let them raise a glass with you because they are proud of you too.
Luigi you left a wonderful legacy that will not be forgotten. Until we meet again.
Our condolences and prayers of strength go out to the whole D’Angela family and his many friends.
I only had the pleasure of teaching at TSS for two years but my fondest memories will always be of the great conversations that I had with Lou in the Auto Shop. It was my pleasure to hire Lou to teach Summer School as well because I always knew he would have the best interests of his students at heart.
Lou, you will be missed.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. A dear colleague and a cherished friend, I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. Lou was a kind-hearted man who was generous with his time, present in every conversation, and always ready with a dose of sharp wit or sage advice. He had a way of making you feel like he was truly there with you and for you, in every moment, never distracted and always interested. He was genuine in ways that you seldom find and had the kind of candor that very few possess. On a personal level, Lou was an incredible support to me and I will never forget his unwavering loyalty and concern for my wellbeing. He was truly a great man, the kind who inspires those around him to be better, and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. To you, the D’Angela family, I offer my deepest, most heartfelt condolences on this profound loss. May Lou rest in peace.
A heart full of condolences to Lina and family. We are all saddened that Lou‘s life was shortened by the ugly “C” word.
Lou became an “almost daily” part of my life as a fellow technology educator. I, like so many, are grateful for Lou’s mentoring, support and friendship. His blending of infectious laughter while taking his teaching responsibilities seriously will not be forgotten.
Deeply missed and remembered.
Leon Wease
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the passing of our dear Compare Luigi.
Though we may not have been related by blood, we were undoubtedly family by choice — a bond built on respect, love, and shared moments that will live in our hearts forever.
Luigi and Lina welcomed us into their home with open arms, no matter the hour — especially on those late Friday nights that turned into unforgettable memories. We will always cherish the vacations we took together, the holidays we celebrated side by side, like this past New Year’s Eve, and every family gathering that felt complete with his presence.
One of our most cherished memories was sharing with Luigi, on New Year’s Eve 2010, the joyful news that we were expecting a child — our son Antonio-Joshua. It was a moment filled with emotion and love, and it’s one we’ll never forget.
We are especially grateful to have a phone recording from last year, where Lou left the warmest, most loving birthday wishes for Antonio-Joshua. His voice, his kindness, and the love he shared so freely will forever remain a part of us.
Rest in peace, dear Lou. You were truly one of a kind, and you will be missed more than words can say.
Antonio, Marinella and Antonio-Joshua
Deepest condolences to all in the family. We were sadden to hear of the passing of dear Lou. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Remember think of a happy time with Lou and a smile will come to all your faces. He will forever be within your hearts and thoughts.
Tony and Josie Gazzaruso
I can say no more about Lou than has already been written by more than half a dozen colleagues at T.S.S. He was a wonderful, cheerful teacher and a kind, generous man and I can only echo all the nice words written by others. My sincere condolences to his family.
I worked with Lou at TSS for only a few years but the impression he left was huge. I think of him often. My condolences to your entire family. RIP