Santino “Sandy” Ignoto
elevated fbVyR October 14, 1944 ~ September 29, 2026
elevated fbVyR Visitation
Monday, October 5, 2026 from 4 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated fbVyR Funeral Mass
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated fbVyR Click here to watch the mass
elevated fbVyR Entombment
Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7\
elevated fbVyR Obituary
It is with sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Santino “Sandy” Ignoto in Vaughan, surrounded by the love of his family.
elevated fbVyR Sandy was born in Cosenza, Italy to the late Francesco and Ida Ignoto. Beloved husband to Paula (nee Carnevale) with whom he shared 48 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories.
elevated fbVyR He was a proud and loving father to Ronny, Gregorio (Enza), the late Giefriano (Lidia) and Diane. Proud Nonno of Alessandro, Sofia, Isabella and Marcus.
elevated fbVyR Sandy will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Joseph (Connie), Carmen (Anna) and Tony (Anna). Sandy was predeceased by his first wife Nellie (nee Massaro) in 1975.
elevated fbVyR He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and all those whose lives he touched and who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
elevated fbVyR Sandy was a hair stylist by profession; he was passionate about his work and cherished the relationships he built throughout his career
elevated fbVyR Sandy’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.
elevated fbVyR In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations in Sandy’s memory be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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To Paula and family my heart aches for you and your family. May the cherished memories of Santino Ignoto bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies.” love and strength during this time.
My deepest condolences to the Ignoto family.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. He had a gentle smile and a warm presence that could light up any room. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Our sincere condolences, Paula and family,
So sad and tragic, we are heartbroken. In the years we knew Santino, he was a mentor, a loving friend, a go to person for anything, always with a smile and helping hand.
We will miss him dearly and cherish our memories of him.
Paula and family, we wish you strength and warmth.
To Paula and Family, We are both so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. He was a wonderful and kind man with a beautiful smile and warm, friendly personality! Sending our deepest condolences to all of you and thinking of you in these darkest moments. ❤️
Our deepest condolences Paula and family.
May he rest in peace.
Dear Paula and Family, our deepest condolences. We had the pleasure of meeting you and Sandy in Aruba and so enjoyed the nightly gatherings and the wonderful conversations. Sandy was a very kind and warm person who made you feel so welcome. We are thinking of you and your family and sending prayers.
Carole and Donald Obonsawin
ciao Santino. il tuo sorriso e la tua allegria sono per sempre scalfiti nei nostri cuori. alzando gli occhi al cielo ci sarà una stella in più a brillare. un forte abbraccio a tutta la famiglia. rip
Our sincere condolences to Paula and the entire Ignoto family. Santino will be deeply missed by everyone he touched. Such a kind and gentle soul. Mary Lou and I had the pleasure of spending time with Santino and Paula in Aruba, we will cherish all the good times and the wonderful memories…Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. RIP
Our deepest condolences to the Ignoto family.
RIP 🙏❤️🩹
Our deepest condolences to Paula, Greg, Diane & Ronnie. He was such a very nice & sweet person to know. May he rest in peace