Romolo “Romeo” Cantera
elevated 8u6Ju July 15, 1935 ~ December 10, 2025
elevated 8u6Ju Visitation
Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025 from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 8u6Ju Funeral Service
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 8u6Ju Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated 8u6Ju Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss we announce the peaceful passing of Romolo “Romeo” Cantera on December 10, 2025, at Margaret Bahen Hospice at the age of 90. Son of Alfredo and Maria Cantera, born on July 15,1935 in Civitaretenga L’ Aquila Italy. Beloved husband of 66 years to Caterina (nee Luciani). Loving father of Carlo (Estelle) and Diana (Saverio) Cirone. Proud Nonno of Victor, Delano (Amy), Joshua, and Karalea (Tom). Dear brother of Leosina, Nicola, Vincenza, Giannina, Augusto, Pasquale, Vittoria, Loreta, Anna Maria. Romeo will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of his extended family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
elevated 8u6Ju Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated 8u6Ju If desired, donations in honour of Romeo Cantera can be made to the Margaret Bahen Hospice
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We send our deepest sympathies to Caterina and the family in the passing of Romeo. We enjoyed their friendship as neighbours in Aurora as they would be out walking or in the yard!
We pray for Caterina and the family as you gather and remember the special times with Romeo….hold those memories close in your hearts.
God bless🙏
Jack and Gail Witherspoon.
Hello Diana,
My deepest condolences to your family. I’m very sorry to hear this news. It was an honor to care for your father , and I will always remember his gentle spirit and strength. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Diana, we are thinking of you
Dear Di and Saverio;
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the love and memories you shared with your dad bring you comfort, and may you find strength and peace in the days ahead. We’re here for you whenever you need us. Sending you all a warm embrace
Hello Diana. I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family, Your mother Caterina and your brother Carlo. He was a great bricklayer and a great hunter. He would always have his freezer full of game. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Diana and your family, on the passing of your dad. It doesn’t matter how old we are, losing a parent is always heartbreaking. May all the good memories of times together throughout the years, bring you some comfort in your time of sorrow.
Thinking of you all today,
Vickie and Allan Roitner