Sam (Salvatore) Celio
elevated jKWLR May 24, 1977 – September 28, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated jKWLR Funeral Service
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated jKWLR Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated jKWLR Obituary
On September 28, 2026, the world lost a light that can never be replaced. Sam Celio passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after a life lived with quiet strength and unwavering courage.
Born on May 24, 1977 in Toronto, Ontario, he walked through life with a wonderful sense of humor, a deep devotion to his faith and an unwavering love for his family and friends.
He found joy in making others laugh, strength in his faith, and his greatest happiness in the people he loved. His faith guided him, his humor brought light to those around him, and his family was always at the heart of his life.
He had a deep appreciation of the simple pleasures in life. He loved fishing, woodworking, and spending time outdoors, where he felt most at home.
Whether he was working with his hands, enjoying a day on the water, or simply taking in the beauty of nature, he found happiness in doing the things he loved. He was a true Canadian hockey fan. He proudly cheered for the Montreal Canadiens and never missed an opportunity to follow his beloved Habs. Hockey was more than just a game to him – it was a passion.
He also took great pride in his career and spent his working life as a well-respected member of the construction industry. He was known for his hard work, dedication, skill, and the respect he earned from the many people he worked alongside during the years.
Sam leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, determination and cherished memories that will live on in all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Cathy and children Roman and Bianca, brothers Roberto (Lorie), Mario, sister in -law Lisa (Steve), mother and father in -law Julie and Cosimo and loving nieces and nephews. He will be reunited in peace with his loving parents, Antonio and Giuseppina. Sam’s absence will be felt deeply by family, friends and the many lives he touched along the way.
Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure, and forever held in our hearts. May Sam rest peacefully.
Sam was an active and devoted member of his local church, which held a very important and special place in his heart. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sam’s local parish Sacred Heart Church in King City, Ontario.
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Very sad to hear about Sammy. My heart goes out to Cathy, the kids and his family. Gone too soon but you’re no longer suffering.
Rest in peace.🙏
So sorry to hear this. Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May God’s peace surround you during this difficult time.
Cathy my deepest condolences go out to you and your beautiful family. May your beloved Sam Rest in Peace. Cathy be strong your children need you. May our good Lord give you strength and courage. 🙏🏻
My condolence to Roberto and mario. Remember all the good times you had with him. It will b in your hearts forever. My condolence to the celio family.
My sincerest condolences to Sam’s family, we are deeply sorry to hear of his passing. We have many fond memories from our childhood, rest in peace Sam.
My condolence to Cathy and her beautiful Kids. Remember all the beautiful moments you had with him. He will b with you forever. Be strong.
Heartfelt condolences to Cathy, Roman, Bianca; Mario & Rob and their families. God is good, all the time. Although this is so painful, He will not leave you to suffer alone nor will He forsake you. He will give you grace, peace and strength during these sad days. Our deepest condolences to you and our biggest wish is that your Sammy is not forgotten and your joy remains. P & family
Our deepest condolences to the family. He will truly be missed by everyone. Our prayers are with the family
Sam was quite simply the best. I will miss him greatly. All of my thoughts to his wife and children.
My heart is broken by the loss of my dear cousin. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I will treasure the memories we shared and carry them with me always.
Rest peacefully, dear cousin. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Cathy my deepest condolences. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time.
Sam rest in peace you will be missed. 🙏🏻💕
Ciao Sammy ora vola libero da ogni sofferenza. Grazie ancora a te e Cathy di avermi fatto passare tanti bei momenti a Toronto …quante belle risate ci siamo fatti!ed ancora quando picvolino sei venuto per lanprima volts al bar e ti divertivi a fare i caffe….non e giusto tutto questo ….un abbraccio fortissimo a tutti i famigliari .
My deepest condolences to you Cathy & kids so sorry for your loss. We will miss you lots Sammy , you will always be remembered by us Habs fans. R I P
A fun-loving and sweet man, Sammy was always quick with a one-liner, a good comeback and a joke. I will always have fond memories of how much he made me laugh. What a gift to all of us. Losing you leaves a void in all our lives. Thank you for your presence and your gift of laughter. My condolences to Cathy, Roman and Bianca and rest of the Celio family. It is a sad day indeed.
We are incredibly sorry for your loss (Sam/Dad).
We are thinking of you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
Zia Rita, Steve and Caterina
Possa la terra esserti lieve. Rip 🙏. Le mie piu’ sentite condoglianze alla famiglia.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Celio family for the loss of their beloved Sammy. Gone too soon, he will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered. Although this is a time of so much sorrow and grief, may you all be comforted by the thought that Sammy was loved and admired by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His smile, laughter and sense of humour is something that we will always treasure! Sammy I hope you can now rest in eternal peace along side your parents and I know you will always be watching from above! Special hugs and kisses go out to Cathy, Roman and Bianca.
Our deepest condolences Cathy to you and your kids and family! Sam will be in our hearts and prayers! May God give you and your family the strength to get through these difficult times.❤️🙏 RIP Sammy!💙🙏
Our deepest condolences on the family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers to Cathy, Roman, Bianca and Sam’s family and friends, he will be missed
Domenic, Debbie, Jonathan, David and Katarina
My sincere condolences Sam was an excellent person and meant well with a big smile on his face. I know he loved the Habs and I chirped him about it. May he rest in peace our organization will miss him tremendously. 🙏🏻
Dear Sami, we were close as children and teenagers but our paths parted later on. When I got the bad news, all those memories came back and although heartbroken for the news, I smiled in silence cherishing those memories together!! Farewell cousin! You will be missed by many loved ones.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Carcones
I am saddened by this news. I have fond memories of hanging out with Sam and his older brothers with my cousins on Dombey. Rest in peace Sam 🕊️🙏🏻
Our deepest condolences to Cathy, Roman, Bianca and the entire Celio family on the loss of your beloved Sam. We are truly saddened by this loss and will always be grateful for the friendship, memories and good times we shared. May you all find comfort and strength in the love of family and friends during this difficult time. May his memory forever remain in your hearts. Rest peacefully dear Sam.❤️🕊️
Sammy
We were lucky to have known you.
Your light will shine on.
In our hearts.
Sam….my fondest memories stories laughs and shenanigans involve you. I can never thank you enough for being such a positive influence on me, your unconditional friendship is something I hold near and dear.
Rest in Peace Compare
We are saddened to hear of Sam’s passing! He was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to be around! Our deepest condolences to Cathy, Roman, Bianca, the entire Celio family and all his friends. Have comfort in knowing that you have a guardian angel who will always watch over you! Rest in peace Sam! Until we meet again!! 🙏🙏🙏
Sammy has left us far too soon. He was a very nice, friendly and compassionate soul and I was proud to be able to call him my friend. I will always cherish the many good times we shared together that were constantly filled with laughter and fun. Sammy had a good heart and that heart has now been granted eternal peace and light.
To Cathy, Roman, Bianca, Mario, Berto and the entire Celio family, my family shares your sadness at this difficult time and we will pray for Sammy’s soul and that God will comfort all of you.
Our Sincerest Condolences to Cathy, Roman, Bianca and the Celio Family for the loss of Sammy…no words can console the immense grief at this time but one can never forget his infectious smile & sweet personality. May all the beautiful memories left behind give you all Peace and Serenity.
Enzo, Mary & Concetta
xoxoxo
In loving memory. We celebrate your life with gratitude and love. May your memory bring comfort, and may the joy you brought live on in the hearts of family and friends. Rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with Sam. Rest in Peace. The Di Giovanni Family
“Caro Sam, averti avuto nella nostra famiglia è stato un dono. La tua straordinaria bontà d’animo è l’eredità più bella che lasci a Roman e Bianca, e che continuerà a vivere nei loro occhi. Dai forza a Caterina in questo momento così difficile. Ti vogliamo bene e non ti dimenticheremo mai.”♥️
Biagia e Giuseppe
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the entire family and close friends. Sam was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family and all of Sam’s friends. He sounds like a wonderful man and he will be forever in the hearts of all who knew him.
Love, Sabrina, Felice, Tiana and Rio Sacchetti
Cara Chaty, carissimi Roman e Bianca, carissimi Cosimo e Giulia,
con profondo dolore abbiamo appreso della scomparsa del caro Sam.
In questo momento così triste e difficile vogliamo farvi sentire tutta la nostra vicinanza e il nostro affetto più grande.
Ci stringiamo forte a te, Chaty, a voi piccoli Roman e Bianca, e a voi Cosimo e Giulia, condividendo il vostro immenso dolore.
Porteremo sempre nel cuore il ricordo di Sam, del suo sorriso buono e dell’amore che ha saputo donare alla sua famiglia.
Vi abbracciamo con tanto affetto.
Titina e Vittorio
Cara Caterina carissimi Roman e Bianca,
carissimi zii Cosimo e Giulia,
con immenso dolore abbiamo appreso della scomparsa del caro Sam.
Ci stringiamo a voi tutti con affetto sincero in questo momento di così grande sofferenza.
A te Caterina , sii forte e coraggiosa, e ai vostri meravigliosi Roman e Bianca, il nostro abbraccio più stretto.
A voi Cosimo e Giulia, tutta la nostra vicinanza più sentita.
Porteremo sempre nel cuore il ricordo di Sam.
Con affetto,
Francesco, Federica con i piccoli Andrea e Diego
My most heartfelt condolences to Sam and to all his friends and family for their loss.
My deepest condolences to you all. Mr
Cello was always so sweet when he picked up his children from school! Praying for all during this difficult time!
Heartfelt condolences to Cathy, Roman, Bianca from the O’Meara family. Whether we saw Sam at the School, the Church or on the Ice he was always happy and had something positive to say. We will keep Sam and the family in our prayers.