Obituary

God called Antonio Jose Brasil peacefully on July 13, 2022 at the age of 92. He will be forever missed by Maria Garcia Brasil, his loving wife of over sixty years. He remains cherished by his dear children, Maria (Jaime) Janeiro, Margarida (Bert) Melo,  Humberta Brasil (Peter Lombardi), and daughter-in-law Antonella Brasil. Proud grandfather to Tania (Chris) Vincent, James Janeiro (Gillian Gallimore), Andrew Melo, Julia Melo, and Victoria Melo. Cherished great-grandfather to Severn Vincent and Sloane Vincent. Antonio will always be remembered by his brothers and sisters Armando, Elmiro, Iria, and Izaltina. Rejoined in heaven with his children Elmiro, Antonio, and Fernanda, his brothers Jose and Joao, and his parents Manuel Jose and Maria Da Conceicao.

Antonio was immensely proud of his large and loving family. He immigrated to Canada from Portugal with his wife and children in 1973 and made a full and successful life in the west end of Toronto. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur who always helped anyone in need. His loved carpentry, soccer (particularly Benfica), and sharing his views on current affairs. He took immense pride in making wine every September and grilling tiger prawns for his family every Christmas. He will be held dear in the hearts of his family, relatives, and many friends.

 

The family would like to thank the people and organizations who made his final years comfortable. Thanks in particular to his medical team at HouseCalls, the devoted and professional Personal Support Workers and other caregivers who supported him at home, and the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

Friends may visit with the family at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, on Sunday July 17th from 2 pm to 6 pm.  The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church on Monday July 18th at 10 am.  Entombment to follow at Prospect Cemetery, Last Supper Mausoleum.  An an expression of sympathy, in memoriam contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Visitation

Date
July 17, 2022
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes - Bathurst Street Chapel
Time
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Memo

Prayer Vigil at 4 pm

Service

Date
July 18, 2022
Location
St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church
Time
10:00 AM

Entombment

Date
July 18, 2022
Location
Prospect Cemetery - Last Supper Mausoleum
Time
 
Memo

Entombment will immediately follow the funeral mass.

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July 18, 2022
Anna Marie Stauss
Dear Tia and Cousins, I'm so sorry I can't be there to greave the loss of your father with you. Please know I'm thinking about you all today. I will keep you and Uncle Tony in my prayers through out this sad day. I know how hard today will be for you and remember you all coming to pay your respects to my father on his passing. It meant a lot to me knowing you all came by. When my father passed I was so overwhelmed with emotion I was not able to speak for hours for fear of an emotional breakdown that would have been too much for my mom. I was not prepared for the intensity of my loss that day and hope you are able to cope in a way that gives you peace. God bless you all. Love and hugs, Anna
July 17, 2022
Isaltina and Urbano da Silva
Maria, saozinha, Guida, Berta e restante familia, estamos longe mas estamos convosco.. Sejam fortes para enfrentarem estes dias de amargura. Maria, foste uma esposa exemplar e todos os filhos deram o seu melhor para suavizar o sofrimento do pai. Agora partiu para outra dimensao, Paz a sua Alma. O nosso abraco para todos vos.
July 16, 2022
Sheila Gallimore
We are so sorry to hear of this fine man’s passing. He has been such a source of strength and goodness to his family, beloved by several generations. He will be greatly missed by those he loved but will live on in their memories forever. Our deepest condolences, Sheila and Ian Gallimore