Victor Farrugia
elevated wy2xA August 30, 1939 ~ March 10, 2026
elevated wy2xA Visitation
Friday, March 13, 2026 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
Praying The Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm
Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7:30pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated wy2xA Funeral Mass
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated wy2xA To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.
elevated wy2xA Interment
Section 34
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated wy2xA Obituary
Victor Farrugia, aged 86, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2026, in Penetanguishene, Ontario.
elevated wy2xA He was born on August 30th, 1939, in Senglea, Malta, to Carmelo and Maria Farrugia. He was the youngest of a large and loving family. Victor was preceded in death by his siblings Tony, Karmenu, Joseph, Francis, George, Lawrence, Jerry, Laura, Rose, and Jessie, and is survived by his sister Carmen.
elevated wy2xA Victor grew up in Paola, Malta, and later immigrated to Canada, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and the simple joys of life. He was known for his engaging personality, his love of telling stories, and his warm interactions with the many people he encountered. Victor had a lifelong passion for birds and bird breeding, and also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and the quiet country living of Georgian Bay. Many will remember him fondly from his time interacting with patrons at the 400 Flea Market, where his humor and friendly conversation made a lasting impression.
elevated wy2xA He was the beloved husband of Carmelina, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage, building a life and family rooted in faith, love, and devotion.
elevated wy2xA Victor is lovingly remembered by his wife Carmelina, his children Louise, Frank (Veronica), and Fr. Pierre, his grandchildren Kathleen (Adam), Joseph (Samantha), and Paul (Taylor), and his great-grandson Benjamin, as well as his sister Carmen, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
elevated wy2xA Those who knew Victor will remember him as a most devoted and attentive husband, a humorous and captivating storyteller, a man with a zest for life, and someone with a deep love for birds, nature, and family. He loved the sport of hockey and baseball, and introduced his children to both from an early age. A lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays, he followed his teams faithfully and enjoyed sharing that enthusiasm with family and friends.
elevated wy2xA Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM at:
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East
Thornhill, ON L3T 3Z6
Visitation will take place upstairs in the Cardinal Carter & Ambrozic Rooms.
elevated wy2xA A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1:30 PM in St. Joseph Chapel, located on the main floor of the funeral home.
elevated wy2xA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
elevated wy2xA The family deeply appreciates the love, prayers, and support they have received during this difficult time and assures all of their continued prayers.
elevated wy2xA May he rest in peace.
I am very very sorry for your loss. I will pray for His
Soul. I will pray for all of you
My husban and I remember victor we used to call him the bird man because of his birds. He did such amazing wood work. He’s sense of humor was always making me laugh. I bought my first cocketail bird from him in 2003 and then i went back to buy another bird for my brother. I also bought another bird from him for my mother. I will miss him terribly buy now i have his son and daughter in law to help me. I wanted so much to see him one more time to tell him how the birds are doing. I will miss him. God bless him and protect his family.
Thank-you so much for your kind message and condolences. He was well-known at the Market and always gave off a jovial vibe, unless he was having a bad day :). He will be remembered by many of the patrons of that flea market as a man of simplicity and warmth. We have arranged to have a memorial photo of him there which might be erected next time you visit. Yes, for now my brother and his wife are continuing the tradition of my dad, and going to the market in his stead. May God bless you both and thanks for your kind words about my father. Fr Pierre Farrugia ofm.
Thank-you Marisa! We truly appreciate your kindness. Hope to see you this summer. Fr P.
Marisa, thanks again for your prayers and support. Look forward to seeing you this summer perhaps at some point.
Fr Pierre
No family gathering was complete without one of his stories — you always knew you were in for a laugh. He had a way of bringing people together, filling the room with warmth, humour, and the feeling that family truly mattered.
What I will remember most is his loving devotion to my grandmother. Their 63 years of marriage were a beautiful testament to love, commitment, and faith. The life they built together is a shining example for me and for all of us, and something I will cherish forever.
While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in our faith and in knowing he is now at peace in God’s loving arms.
Rest in peace, Grandpa Vic. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Father Pierre, you are a rock in many foundations, of the many people’s lives you have touched, mine included. I send this message with all of my hugs and empathy to you and family, as I know these are hard days, certainly your faith will get you through this difficult time! Please remember to take a comment to critically reflect on brighter days with your dear DADDY and all he gave to you —- the sun shines in heaven and he is there now —- our ultimate goal is to get to heaven and he has achieved that —- you will see him again Father !!
Much love !
My loving uncle Victor, May he rest in peace. Condolences to all the family, especially aunty Carmenina, cousins Frank, Louise and Pierre. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
He loved you very much, and is now praying for you on the other side. He would have loved to be with you when you bring the new addition into the world, but he is with you in spirit, always, until we all meet again, hopefully and through God’s mercy, in paradise. xo
We shall be with you in prayers.
God grant eternal peace to dear Victor and solace to all the family.
Thanks Isabelle and Godfrey. He always remembered your kindness and your sweet demeanor. Thanks for the prayers. He now awaits us on the other side. May the Lord Jesus show him mercy. xo
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Victor Faruggia, We will offer a mass Sat 5pm for victor and the Family. May He rest in peace and be rewarded by the Lord for his Goodness in this world. Fr. Bob Glynn
Thanks dear Fr Bob. Your presence at the wake and funeral meant so much to me and my family. On a personal note, thanks for being my angel during the funeral, as you probably understood I don’t do many, given my various assignments so far. Good eye. I hope to see you throughout the summer, and if I can be of any assistance, you know I’ll be there. You are precious to us and to many. Good job Fr Bob.
Fr Pierre
My deepest condolences to Fr. Pierre and his Family Eternal rest Grant unto him, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May his souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God . May he rest in Peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Gabriella, thank-you so much for your condolences and especially for your prayer. God bless you always.
Fr Pierre Farrugia ofm
Our deepest condolences on the passing of dear Victor. So honoured to have been included as ‘family’ over these many years. Rest easy, Victor. You will be deeply missed.🙏💔
Dearest Cindy and Julian, we have been so blessed to be connected with you all through Adam. Adam is a gift – a splendid gift. He imparts the goodness that comes from you guys. Thank-you so much for your consoling presence during this challenging time for dad and all fo us. He really did love you guys, and so much looked forward to your company. Now he waits for all of us on the other side. We love you guys. Hope to see you this summer. Peace xo
Pierre
Deepest condolences to you all and may he Rest in Peace.
Cheryl! How are you? How’s that golfing coming along? 🙂 Thanks so much for your condolences. We appreciate it very much. Peace,
Pierre
Dear Louise & Family,
Sending you and your family our prayers and condolences. He was truly blessed to always have been surrounded by such a loving family. May all the memories you shared together bring you peace and comfort.
Xo
Anna Maria, Aldo & Olivia Di Donato
Dear Anna Maria, Aldo and Olivia, thank-you so much for your sweet condolences. May the Lord continue to bless each of you as you make your own journey with the help of your loved ones and the grace of Almighty God. Peace be with all of you and thanks again for thinking of my father.
Fr Pierre Farrugia ofm
Our deepest condolences to Carmelina, Fr. Pierre, Louise, Frank and the entire family. May the Good Shepherd tenderly hold you all in His arms during your grief.
May the Lord grant Victory internal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
You are in our prayers.
Joe and Sandy D’Alessandro
Louise and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies, condolences and prayers in this time of great loss for you and your family. May he rest in eternal peace and may your memories and faith bring you comfort.
Thanks so much. God bless and be with you Karen.
Fr Pierre
Louise and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Dearest Annette, it was so nice of you and mom to visit and be with us. We truly appreciate your prayers and support. May God bless you all – from our family to yours. Thanks for thinking of us.
Fr Pierre
Dearest Joe and Sandy, thanks so much for your sweet condolences. Dad will be missed much, but support such as yours is what kept him peaceful and joyous even amid his infirmity. May God continue to bless you and yours as well. Peace,
Fr Pierre Farrugia ofm
On behalf of the staff of the St. Francis Centre, we send out most heartfelt and deepest condolences to the entire Farrugia family. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Our precious staff at St Francis. Thank-you all for your heartfelt condolences and we truly appreciate all the beautiful memories of dad, every time he visited the Centre. He absolutely loved the natural world outside, the trees, and of course, the birds. He really enjoyed coming there. Keep up the great work and we thank you all for thinking of us. May God bless and be with you all. I hope to see you all this summer at some point. Blessings,
Fr Pierre
My sincere condolences to the Farrugia Family. May your father rest in eternal peace. Such a beautiful Homily and tribute Father Pierre. I will think of your dad fondly when I see the birds. ❤️
Dearest Gisella,
I met your precious mom and brother the day before the visitation on Friday. We thank you all for your heartfelt condolences and I look forward to seeing you soon my dear sister. Keep up the good fight. Run the race. He is with you. Praised be Jesus and Mary. +
Fr Pierre
Dearest Carmelina & Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Victor. I was in Rome when he passed. For the short time I knew Victor, he was very kind and always with a smile. So very sorry for your loss.
May the Holy Spirit strengthen you and your family with His love and comfort during this difficult time of grief. Live on your beautiful memories with Victor.
‘Fly high with the angels in Heaven Victor, with Our Lord & Saviour Jesus, Mary Mother, all the Saints, & those who have gone home before us.
Love Suzanne & Family Xo