elevated dgL1J May 25, 1959 ~ May 27, 2020

elevated dgL1J Funeral Service
Private                                   

elevated dgL1J Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

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elevated dgL1J Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

elevated dgL1J Obituary

elevated dgL1J Walter Villa passed peacefully with family by his side, after his battle with cancer on May 27, 2020 at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is survived by his spouse Gizella and step-children Karoline and Alexander. Walter is also survived by his children Alex (Colleen), Matthew (Elisa), Ryan (Jennifer), Erica (Shaun), and his grandchildren Wesley, Chloe, Alivia, Nataly, Isabella, Leah and Jacob.
He is also survived by his mother Giulia, father Livio, sister Diana (Larry), niece Amanda and nephew Adrian.

elevated dgL1J Walter has now joined with Mimma in eternal life along with all the loved ones who passed before them.  

elevated dgL1J Walter will be remembered as a loving husband, father, step-father, nonno, son and brother who was devoted to family and loved every moment he spent with them. He will be remembered for his infectious laughter, smile and outgoing nature. He is also remembered for his passion and commitment to helping others as he did at the Meta Centre for those with disabilities and as a teacher to all of his students at Zion Heights Junior High School. He will be remembered for his love of the dramatic arts, fishing, music, sports and his ability to make everyone around him smile and laugh.

elevated dgL1J The family would like to express deep thanks to the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital for their compassionate care.

elevated dgL1J Given the current situation, the family is having a private service at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home and interment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Thornhill, Ontario.  In honour of Walter’s memory, please consider making a donation to Meta Centre, https://www.metacentre.ca/donate/ in lieu of flowers. Online condolences can be left at catholic-cemeteries.ca

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