Pierre Maurice Bocti
elevated fbGln April 13, 1945 – January 14, 2024
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Saturday January 27, 2024 from 8am to 10:15am
elevated fbGln Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated fbGln Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10:30am
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Directly following the Mass
elevated fbGln Obituary
elevated fbGln Pierre Maurice Bocti of Markham died peacefully on January I4th , surrounded by his family and close friends. Pierre was born in Heliopolis, Egypt in I945 to Marie Antoinette and Maurice Bocti. He loved his brothers Henri, deceased, and Aziz, of Montreal. He was educated by the Christian Brothers among lifelong friends including Paul, Tony, Albert and Elie. He arrived in Montreal in 1965 with $40, and graduated in Hautes Etudes de Commerce, Universite de Montreal. His was a big personality, witty and welcoming, with a big heart to go with it.
elevated fbGln Pierre had a distinguished career in accounting and tax at Ultramar and then at Hewlett Packard Canada where he became V.P., Tax. He lectured and served as Advisor to CCRA on multiple issues. As a longtime member of the Tax Executives Institute he was given the President’s Award in 2013 for his leadership and many contributions. He was invited to the CGA Board of Directors where he encouraged the CPA/CGA merger, then served on the new board. In recent years he was Chairman of the Board of AG Energy Cooperative. A Liberal, Pierre acted as Riding President and Agent for several prominent campaign officials. A soccer fan, he served Markham Soccer Club as Treasurer and coach and was an initial inductee into the Markham Soccer Hall of Fame. His team was Liverpool and his cheer could be heard next door when they scored a goal. In 2001 Pierre became a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Malta) where he enjoyed the company of his Brother Knights while raising funds and helping those in need. St. Justin Martyr R. C. Church was his spiritual home. In each of his endeavors he had fun, made a positive difference and made lasting friends in abundance. The Queen recognized Pierre twice, awarding him with the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals. Pierre will be missed more than words can say by his loving family, wife Wendy and children, John and Jennifer.
elevated fbGln In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Markham Stouffville Hospital or to Hospice Vaughan in Pierre’s honour.
Very sad news and my condolences to the family and to his many, many friends. Pierre was a giant in the Tax world and at the Toronto Chapter of TEI. He was well respected for his knowledge and his kindness and was a mentor to many of us who try to continue his work of service to the tax community. We will miss you Pierre.
My sincere condolences to Pierre’s family …
Dear Jen,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Your father was a remarkable person. His legacy and the love he shared will live on. Wishing you and your family peace, love, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Jasmine & Michael
Dear Wendy, John and Jenny,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father.
Pierre was an amazing man with a kind heart, generous community spirit and wonderful sense of humour.
We wish you strength in these difficult times.
Rose, Eddy, Johnny and Christina
We are totally heartbroken at the loss of my truly good friend. Our condolences to Wendy, John, Jennifer and family. Wendy and Wyn Hughes.
Our sincere condolences to the Bocti family and friends. Pierre was an absolute joy to work with. I have many fond memories with Pierre especially when Canada introduced the new tax program.
Dear Pierre and Family, Pierre, it was such an honor and privledge to know you, as we worked together for many, many years. The many trips i took up there to help out on audits ( somehow you only invited me in the middle of the Canadian winters though …). The good restaurants you showed me, and just the fun times we had working …..us against the govt. Really, really fond ( and cold ) memories. And I still maintain good friendships with some of your former staff members.
But what really brought us together was our commoradarie between your ( Laughs as you called them ) and my Penguins. I will forever cherish our barbs back and forth. You can show my Penguins how it’s played up there in Heaven. I will miss you my friend.
To Pierre’s family, though i never met you, he always spoke greatly of you, and you were very blessed to have had him as a husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed………..
Gary Carlberg ( former co-worker from HP )
One of the nicest and most fun guys I ever met. Just like a brother since we first met in 1980. We will really miss him big-time but have an amazing array of lifetime good memories.
My heartfelt condolences to Wendy, John and Jenny.
As has been noted, Pierre was a leading figure in the Canadian tax community. He was a mentor to many through TEI and other tax Groups he belonged to or founded, including the TCTSG and SOCTCG, but also a Gentleman in the true sense of the word. He was not only a dear friend to me but also many others due to his natural inclusiveness. Most importantly, he was good father and family man. He was so proud of his family and their accomplishments . I had the pleasure of serving on a corporate Board with Pierre where he was the Chair and he excelled in that role due to his people skills that served him so well in his long and distinguished career as a Tax Director. While his retirement years were not long, he enjoyed them with his family and friends and in improving his golf game. I could tell from recent visits he was ready to go. Rest in peace my friend. YNWA!
Brother Pierre, your kindness and generosity was exemplary. You were always in front of the line to volunteer on any project to help those who needed it as a Knight of Malta. You will be dearly missed. May the good Lord reward you and may you rest in peace. Your brother Joe.
Our deepest condolences to your family.
Dear Wendy, John, and Jenny,
Pierre had the largest heart and the biggest laugh of anyone I knew. He was caring, generous and kind. A giant in the tax field. Everyone who worked with him respected is tax genius and valued his professionalism. His advice on numerous issues was invaluable to me and others.
So very sad to hear this very sad news and sending prayers to the family for peace and strength to get through this next very challenging chapter.
May the knowledge he’s in a better place, and the many sweet memories you have together bring you comfort.
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do.
So sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to the family and the many other persons with whom he made deep personal connections. I first met Pierre through TEI in the early 80s, then we became members of the TCTSG, CTIG and the TEI commodity tax specialist groups. Lots of advice shared and great memories of the TEI Ottawa conferences. We both made it through the introduction of GST. Pierre will be missed by all.
Very sad news, my heartfelt condolences to you all. Pierre was intelligent, curious, a leader in many ways, and a fabulous and warm human being with a wry sense of humour. He will be well remembered.
Pierre will be missed by many. My heart felt sympathies go out to his family. I am quite sure all members of the Tax Community will have special memories and recall extraordinary conversations with Pierre over the years. Those memories will stay with us all and his legacy as a consummate professional, an amazing colleague and friend will live on.
Dear Wendy, John and Jennifer,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Brother Pierre’s passing. Over the years we spent a lot of time together, serving and participating in many activities held by the Knights of Malta and had developed a great friendship and respect for each other.
Brother Pierre was definitely an example for everyone, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest and may He grant your family peace during this difficult time.
To the Bocti family. Pierre was a true gentleman and friend. He will be missed. May he Rest in Peace.
I was deeply saddened to hear about Pierre’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. He was not just a remarkable boss but also a wonderful person whose presence will be greatly missed. His guidance and support made a significant impact on my professional journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dear Wendy, John, and Jennifer,
My sympathy for your family.
I am blessed for many years working in the tax team in Hewlett Packard under Pierre’s awesome leadership style, he gave me opportunity and confidence in becoming a tax professional.
Not only was my great boss, but Pierre was also a great friend to my family.
Pierre lives on in our hearts. We pray that God takes good care of our dear friend Pierre and gives us the peace of knowing that Pierre is still with us in a new way.
Reading about this sad news today. To Wendy and her family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely from Grace Natale on January 17, 2024
Wendy,
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you, John & Jenny.
I am sorry I didn’t have the opportunity to meet Pierre but I can see he was deeply respected and loved by many.
May time and memories you have help ease your loss..
My thoughts are with you all.
Hugs Sherri
Condolences to you and
Your family John🙏🌹🌹
We pray for God’s grace for you John and your family to give you the strength and comfort at this time. May his soul rest in peace.
Our condolences.
Mario and Vitina
Wendy – It is with great sadness that we write to offer condolences to you, John, and Jennifer on Pierre’s passing. What a presence he was, and what a void he leaves. Pierre was a person of great intellect, character, and passion … for life, for tax (it’s true), and for his faith and family. Even if he had not a single drop of French (or French-Canadian) blood, he would have epitomized the expression joie de vivre. He was not shy, he was not quiet, and he was understandably proud of his accomplishments. Pierre was, undeniably, an acquired taste. But, my, once you acquired a taste for his friendship and his company (say, while traipsing around Ottawa or Washington), how loyal he was and how enriched you were! His contributions to his profession, his community, and his country are great and lasting. All that said, we will remember him most for laughter, goodwill, and his devotion to you, John, and Jennifer. May his memory be a blessing.
I like to think of Pierre as a gust of fresh air. A breath just doesn’t due him justice. His presence was outsized, whether in terms of his physical presence, or the warmth he exuded in every aspect of his personal and professional life. When a larger than life person dies, he leaves a larger than usual hole. Happily, he also leaves larger than life memories in those of us so very fortunate to have been his colleague and friend.
I have known Pierre for many years when we both worked at Hewlett Packard Canada. Pierre was always a consummate professional who helped me personally in so many ways.
He was very pleasant and went out of his way to help.
My sincere condolences to Pierre’s family.
May his soul find eternal peace.
Mr. Bocti, you will always be missed. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
You were always so full of life and brought laughter and joy to everyone around. May you rest in peace. I will have Wendy, Jennifer, and John always in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Wendy, Jennifer, John –
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences on Pierre’s passing. I’m deeply saddened by the events and my prayers and thoughts are with you and the extended family and friends.
Pierre was to me, a friend, a mentor and an example of a life well lived. I’ll cherish all of our time together and I’ll treasure having had the honor to have met, worked and shared so many life experiences. His absence leaves a large void; but may his memory and exemplary time here provide comfort to all of us.
Wendy, John, Jenn, I keep you all in a very special place. You were just always so kind to me. I know Pierre was always so proud of his family. May the Lord above give you comfort and strength.
Until we see each other again, repose en paix mon très cher frere.
My heartfelt condolences to Pierre’s family and friends. Despite knowing that the passing of a loved one is unavoidable in life, it does not make it easier to accept it when it happens.
We work together during his long career at HP and Pierre was always great leader to his team in Canada, very protective of them, supportive and inspiring.
My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family now. May God receive his soul and provide His comfort to all those in need.
To Wendy John and Jennifer
Pierre is gone but his memories will last forever. He was my classmate where we attended school in Cairo and although we lost contact after we both left Egypt in 1965 we were happily reunited in Toronto in 2000 and had great time together especially over his favourite Middle East food ( falafel, shawarma etc)
Pierre was a brother a friend and we will miss him dearly.
May the lord bless his soul and give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I worked with Pierre closely at HP Tax on our Canada cases. He was a great tax professional and he did a great job representing HP. I will miss Pierre for sure.
Pierre was a good friend and a great person. He was a pillar of the Canadian tax community. Serving with him in TEI was a privilege. My condolences to the family
Our sincere condolences on your loss, Pierre was an amazing man with a kind heart and wonderful sense of humour. His laugh will be remembered forever. He was a very dear friend.
We wish you strength in these difficult times.
Dear Wendy, Jenny & John
Thinking of you, sending love and support.
HP Tax Team
Heartfelt condolence to Pierre’s family. Pierre was a kind person with a great sense of humor. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Condolences to Pierre’s family. Pierre is a dear friend and mentor. His warmth, loving and supportive nature brings only positivity and joy to people around him. He has a big heart! Thank you Pierre for all the guidance, and for the good memories you left with me when we worked together in the community. You will be missed. May your soul R.I.P.
Pierre was more than just a mentor to me; he was a guiding light in my tax career. His unwavering encouragement and support were instrumental in shaping the path I have taken, and I will forever be grateful for the wisdom and inspiration he shared with me.
The impact Pierre had on the tax community is immeasurable, and his loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will undoubtedly live on through the countless individuals he mentored and inspired throughout his remarkable career.
Dear Wendy, John, and Jenny,
My sincere condolences to you all. I’m so sorry to hear the news of Pierre’s passing. It was always nice to see Pierre in the neighborhood and catch up with how your whole family is all doing and how you have all grown over all these years. He spoke of all of you with great love.
Wendy, John, Jenny, I keep you all in a very special place. You were just always so kind to me. I know Pierre was always so proud of his family.
I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Wendy, John and Jennifer,
I am deeply saddened on the passing of Pierre. I am grateful to have Pierre as my boss, my mentor and my friend. He is always supportive, encouraging and provide valuable advice. He will be deeply missed by all of us!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this challenging time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Very sad, but I will remember his unique and warm sense of humour. Very knowledgeable and leader in the Canadian tax world. Even one of the prime ministers of Canada, Jean Chretien met with him on one occasion. I will remember him as kind and always willing to make time to provide answers and insights. RIP Pierre. 🙂
Dear Wendy, John and Jennifer,
Pierre was a wonderful colleague at HPCanada. His big smile and great laugh made work fun and his passion for tax helped us all. He was so proud of you, his wonderful family. Please know that you brought him more joy than you may realize. May the good memories give you comfort in this difficult time. Pierre will be deeply missed.
Thank you for sharing the streaming service with my son Steven. My son was able to allow me to watch the beautiful service since it took a few attempts to connect with Wendy.
We are deeply sorry and saddened to hear the news of Pierre’s passing. We know he is in a much better place with his dear friend Tony Janji in heaven. We pray and offer our condolences during this very difficult time losing a loved one. Wendy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Jo Ann
I have just received this sad news and with the benefit of reading the previous comments can only repeat all the wonderful accolades and regret that I did not know his none tax life better….who knew he was a Liverpool FC fan for example.
I got to know him when the family arrived in Toronto and can readily attest to his TEI and CRA successes, professionalism and popularity with all from that very first meeting.
R.I.P. Pierre.
Oh my goodness. I am heartbroken to only learn of Pierre’s passing today. This explains why I have not received a message back from you.
We served on the CGA Ontario board together as colleagues. I had a great deal of respect for Pierre for his knowledge and demeanour at the board table.
I will miss your messages of humour you often sent to me but most of all your friendship.
Take care my friend until we meet again.
My condolences to his family.
Dear friends and family,
We have been deeply touched by your messages of care and tribute to Pierre. Thank you.