Obituary

With great sadness we announce the passing of Antonio Orsini. He was born on June 6, 1929 in San Marco Argentano, Cosenza, Italy and passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side on Monday February 14, 2022 in Toronto at the age of 92 years. Proud employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway for over 25 years.  Beloved husband of the late Sarina (nee Petracco) and loving father to his children Cris (Don), Lucy (Shawn), Mary (Domenic) and Frank (Angie).

Cherished Nonno of Jeff (Santina), Phill (Amber), Donny (Sarah), David, Joseph, Jonathan, Mary-Ann, Sara Elizabeth, Stephanie, Felicia (Eric), Melissa (Michael), Angela (William), Sara ( Simon), Casandra (Radu), Gino (Anna), Paolo, Anthony (Ashley), Vincent (Adriana) and great grandfather of Christian, Sabastian, Matteo, Mackenzie, Jackson, Cruz, Eric, Ethan, Ava, Sofia, Adam, Vanessa, Isabella, Matthew, Giulia, Emilia, Luca and Charley. He will be loved and forever remembered by all of his family and friends.

If desired, donations may be made to the Sara Elizabeth Centre in lieu of flowers. The Sara Elizabeth Centre is a nonprofit charitable organization for young adults with special needs and was named in tribute to Sara Elizabeth Smith, granddaughter of Antonio Orsini.

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Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 18 from 3 to 8 pm. The funeral mass is on Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am at St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be livestreamed as well. To join us virtually, please Click Here.

Provincial Covid-19 precautions limit a maximum of 40 people in the funeral home at a time. This may require visitors to wait in line for access to the building.

Visitation

Date
February 18, 2022
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
Time
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Provincial Covid-19 precautions limit a maximum of 40 people in the funeral home at a time. This may require visitors to wait in line for access to the building.

Service

Date
February 19, 2022
Location
St, Clare's Roman Catholic Church
Time
10:30 AM
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The funeral mass will be livestreamed

Entombment

Date
February 19, 2022
Location
Prospect Cemetery
Time
11:30 AM

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January 26, 2024
Joe Chiaramonte
Mr Orsini was a great customer of mine in 1990 had Tip Top Tailors he inspired me to go to Italy by myself at the age of 18. I remember him coming in with his friend all the time. My condolences to the family.
February 26, 2022
Rita and Angiolina DElia
Our deepest condolences from the Rita Delia and family
February 26, 2022
Angiolina Delia
Our deepest condolences from the Rita Delia and family
February 20, 2022
Sarina Perri
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the whole family. May your Father rest in eternal peace.
February 19, 2022
The Gembe's
Dear Frank and Angie and the whole Orsini family. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.
February 19, 2022
Rina and Vito Mabrucco
Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to you, Mary and Dom, and to your entire family. Your dad had a beautiful life! God bless him.
February 19, 2022
Frank & Ivanka Rinaldi
Dear Mary and Domenic and the Orsini family. Our condolences on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.
February 18, 2022
Angelo & Maria Bufalini
Dear Mary and Domenic, our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace. Angelo and Maria Bufalini and family.
February 18, 2022
Angelo & Maria Bufalini
Dear Domenic and Mary and Family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace. Angelo and Maria Bufalini and family.
February 18, 2022
Sarah & Todd Holyoak
Dear Lucy, our condolences on the loss of your father. You and Uncle Shawn and your family are in our prayers.
February 18, 2022
Connie & Mario Ciarallo
Dear Frank, Angie & the entire Orsini family... our sincerest condolences for the passing of your very dear dad, nonno and bis-nonno... such a beautiful family that he created, was able to see grow, thrive and enjoy for a long time and these memories will last forever. Our prayers and love during this difficult time of loss. Connie, Mario Ciarallo & family xox
February 17, 2022
The Di Matteo Family
A truly wonderful man. You cared for him until the end of his early life. Rest in eternal peace Antonio.
February 17, 2022
Frank and Mary Peluso
Dear Mary and Domenic and the whole Orsini family. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.
February 17, 2022
Carm Tucci
Dear Frank and Angie, and everyone in the Orsini family. My deepest condolences to you all for the passing of your beloved father and Nonno. The beautiful memories we have of our loved ones live forever in our hearts. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace. Carm Tucci and family
February 17, 2022
Mary Rizzo
To the Orsini Family, Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of you dad. We have been neighbors for over 30 years. May your beautiful memories keep you close to him. He was a very gentle man. In our hearts and prayers. The Rizzo Family
February 17, 2022
Hunkin Family
Phill & Amber our deepest condolences for your family's loss. Teresa, Peter & John
February 17, 2022
Flora Biot
Cris and Don our condolences to you and your family. Ermanno and Flora
February 16, 2022
Rose Corvinelli and Family
Dear Cris, Don and family, We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to everyone in the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he Rest In Peace. Rose, Pat, Corvinelli and Family, & Anna Rossi
February 16, 2022
The Chianello family
Our deepest condolences to the entire Orsini family on the loss of your dear father. May he rest in eternal peace.
February 16, 2022
Sister Ursula Witkowska
Dear Cris and family - my prayers are with as you grieve during this time. God bless
February 16, 2022
Camillo De Luca
Our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family. We will cherish the fond memories of the times we shared of Antonio. Sincerely Camillo De Luca and Family
February 16, 2022
Demetra Crispo
Mary and Domenic, Our deepest condolences to you and the family. May he Rest In Peace.
February 16, 2022
Rosa and Pasquale Conforti
In questa triste circostanza porgiamo sentite condoglianze. Rosa e Pasquale Conforti
February 16, 2022
Rose Conforti (Gentile)
We are sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy. Peter and Rossella Gentile
February 16, 2022
Carla Vaz & Pedro Aguieiras
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace. 🕊🤍
February 16, 2022
Maria
Our Deepest condolences to the family. Maria Grecco and family
February 15, 2022
Sandro Boccitto
Our deepest condolences from the Boccitto family to yours