Orazio Costa
elevated kK4Dd July 23, 1935 ~ August 12, 2025
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Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated kK4Dd Funeral Mass
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:30pm
Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
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Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A5
elevated kK4Dd Obituary
elevated kK4Dd With his family by his side, Orazio Costa passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born in Pachino, Sicily, to Gaetano and Antonina Costa, Orazio’s life was shaped by the artistry and integrity he inherited from his family, his father an artisan shoemaker, his mother a woman of quiet strength. Those roots in craft and care carried him across an ocean to Canada, where he built a life defined by creativity, humility and generosity of spirit.
An award-winning hair stylist and a relief art instructor at the Ontario College of Art, Orazio saw beauty everywhere and shared it with the world, whether through a brushstroke, a perfect wave of hair, a camera lens or the gentle way he encouraged others to see their own potential.
Orazio was honourable, honest, humble and kind, with a deep artistic soul. He was a devoted father to Sandro and Steven, and a caring father-in-law to Mary and Sandra. He was a beloved brother to Michele and Maria. He took immense joy in his role as Nonno to Justin, Jacqueline, Ava and Elisa, delighting in their milestones and encouraging their dreams. He shared many years of companionship and friendship with Elaine, whose presence remained a cherished part of his life until his final moments.
Those who knew Orazio will remember his quiet humour, his patient wisdom and his ability to create beauty not just in art, but in the way he treated people. His legacy lives on in the kindness he showed, the creativity he nurtured and the love he gave so freely.
We are so sorry for your loss. What a truly extraordinary human being who enriched the lives of everyone who knew him. The good news after such a profound loss is that he will live on in your hearts.
My sincere condolences to Elaine and to Leo’s family and friends. May the many cherished memories you hold of this very special gentleman
be with you always keeping him close to lighten your sorrow. May Our Lord God bless Orazio and grant him peaceful repose and Life Eternal.
We are very sorry to hear about Orazio’s passing. Our deepest condolences. He was a wonderful man and he will be truly missed.
It was sad to hear of Leo’s passing. He was a good and kind man. Our caring condolences to Elaine and Leo’s family and friends. May the wonderful memories you have help you through your sorrow. Caring thoughts are with all of you.
Rita and Henry
We are deeply saddened to hear of Orazio’s passing. He was a creative and talented soul whose warmth and generosity touched everyone around him. The D’Adamo family’s thoughts are with Elaine and all of Orazio’s loved ones during this difficult time. May his memory continue to inspire and comfort those who knew him.