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
February 18, 2022
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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
February 19, 2022
St, Clare's Roman Catholic Church
10:30 AM
The funeral mass will be livestreamed
Entombment
February 19, 2022
Prospect Cemetery
11:30 AM