elevated rzWok May 21, 1957 ~ June 20, 2026
elevated rzWok Visitation
Tuesday June 23, 2026 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 pm
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated rzWok Funeral Mass
Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
St. Paschal Baylon Parish
92 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill, ON L4J 1A1
elevated rzWok Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Family Mausoleum
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated rzWok Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Renato at the age of 69 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.
elevated rzWok Beloved husband of Anna for 44 years, Renato was a devoted father to Angela and Domenic (Daniella), and a cherished Nonno to Emilia and Gabriel. He is predeceased by his daughter Linda, mother Domenica, mother-in-law Annunziata, and father-in-law Servilio.
elevated rzWok Renato will be deeply missed by his father Angelo, brothers Giulio (Louise) and John, and sisters-in-law Maria (Antonio) and Lucia (Ermindo). He will be dearly missed by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Canada, Italy, and France. All who knew him will forever cherish the memories they shared with him.
elevated rzWok Born in Veroli, Frosinone (Italy), Renato immigrated to Canada with his parents at the age of two. Raised in Toronto, he was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Bills. He treasured his childhood spent with his brothers and cousins and carried that strong sense of family throughout his life.
elevated rzWok Renato was always the first to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. He took great pride in tending to his vegetable garden and found joy in sharing its harvest with family and friends. Known for his warm personality and infectious spirit, Renato was truly the life of every gathering and had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever he went.
elevated rzWok The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at North York General and Sunnybrook Hospital for their compassionate and exceptional care.
elevated rzWok While we mourn Renato’s passing, we are grateful for the time we shared with him and find comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his loved ones in heaven.
elevated rzWok In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Myeloma Canada.


Dear Angela and her entire family,
My condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember your good times with your dad. 🙏🕊️🦋❤️
Angela our father’s brought us to be friends they met at princess Margaret Hospital Your father was the most kind loyal friend to my dad… i enjoyed my talks with your dad. He would call me to check up on my dad. Even when he was going through a battle with Cancer.. I’m grateful for your dad giving my dad support while being at the hospital together.. your dad was a blessing to my dad. I will always remember your dad. My condolences to you and your family… May your dad R.I.P 🕊🪽🤍💔🙏hugs to all
My sincere condolences to the family.
We are so saddened by Renatos passing.may he be in eternal peace and God bless all his family during this very difficult time.
Dear Anna, Angela, Domenic and Daniella
We were deeply saddened to hear of your father’s passing. There are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing someone so loved, but please know that our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
Your father was a kind and wonderful man. We feel fortunate to have known him through the years of watching our boys grow up together and sharing so many wonderful childhood soccer memories.
We are especially sorry that we are unable to attend the viewing and be there in person, as we are currently in Portugal. Please know that despite the distance, we are thinking of all of you and holding you close in our hearts.
May the love of family and friends, and the many cherished memories you shared together bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Our deepest condolences
From: Almir and Teresa Varandas
Our sincere condolences to Anna and family for the passing of Renato.RIP
Anna, Angela and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Renato
Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your immense and irreplaceable loss .
Carlos and Lorraine
We met Renato as our manager, but he quickly became so much more than that. He was a respectful, caring leader who carried a smile everywhere he went. His catchy phrases still echo in our minds, and his ability to brighten even the most stressful days—whether with a joke, a kind word, or simply his presence—was something truly special.
Renato created an environment where people felt valued, supported, and seen. His leadership left a mark on each of us, and his warmth made our team feel like a family.
He will be dearly missed by all of us who had the privilege of working with him.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family, from everyone at Sherwood.
We will miss you tremendously Zio. Thank you for all the laughs over the years. Thank you for taking me to McDonalds for the first time as a child. Thank you for letting us pick out the best cookies at the grocery store when we came over for sleepovers with Ang and Dom. Thank you for coming over with Ang and Dom to watch all of the Wrestlemanias when we were kids while we all ate pizza and popcorn together.
You will always be part of some of my greatest memories. You were always the first to say “Cheers” at all of our family events…So “Cheers” Zio, I know you are getting the party started in Heaven 💜
Anna and Family,
Our condolences and deepest sympathies to you all during this heartbreaking time. We are thinking of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take comfort in your memories of Renato and all the good times. We know there were many that will always remain in your heart.
Love Jerry & Melanie, Christina & Lindsay, Robert, Selena & Matteo and Sabrina & Michael
Our sincerest sympathies to the family.
Roberto and Giuseppina
TO Anna, Angela and family
Silvia Gargaro and family would like to send their deepest sympathy on your loss. Renato was such a nice man. My mom remembers him as being so helpful after my father died. He will be missed.
Feel blessed to have known Renato and family. May his memory be a blessing.
Our deepest condolences.
To Anna and family .
Our sincere condolences to you and your family . May you find comfort , strength and many fond memories during this difficult time.From Phil and Luisa DiMaria and family .
Dear Angela,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn your beloved father.
May you find peace in knowing he is no longer suffering. May the memories that you shared be of comfort during this difficult time.
Your friends from Havas,
Daffodil, Ateeq and Clarissa