Obituary
PITARO, Antonio - It's with heavy hearts we announce that Antonio Pitaro, after a courageous battle with COPD, and CHF at the age of 80, God called him to heaven peacefully on the morning of December 21st, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Antonio was born on July 8th, 1933 in Simbario, Italy. At the young age of 19, he moved to Germany for work. He married in Italy in 1959, and had four beautiful children. He came to Canada alone and then brought his family over in 1969. He was a loving and honorable person. He worked hard for his family and helped all those in need of him. Antonio will be missed by his loving wife, Maria Rosa. His loving children, Salvatore (Santa), Fortunato (Sonia), Pina (George), Chiara (Joe). He will also be sadly missed by all his ten grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, in laws and his numerous friends and the family dog (Rosie) and cat (Alice). He touched many lives with his wonderful spirit. We would also like to thank all staff at Toronto Western Hospital for all their support. Viewings will be held at Cardinal Funeral Home on Thursday December 26th, 2013 at 6pm-9pm and Friday December 27th, 2013 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm. Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30am on Saturday December 27th, 2013. His resting spot will be at Prospect Cemetery. December 21st changed our lives forever because you left us, you will be forever loved and never forgotten. You will live on in our hearts, we will always love you and cherish the times we had and will miss you terribly, Love, your Family.Visitation
Date
January 01, 1970
January 01, 1970
Location
Time
December 26, 6-9 p.m. & December 27, 2-4 & 6-9 p.m.
December 26, 6-9 p.m. & December 27, 2-4 & 6-9 p.m.
Service
Date
December 28, 2013
December 28, 2013
Location
St. Francis of Assisi Church (72 Mansfield Avenue, Toronto, ON)
St. Francis of Assisi Church (72 Mansfield Avenue, Toronto, ON)
Time
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
Entombment Prospect Cemetery (1450 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON)
Entombment Prospect Cemetery (1450 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON)
Time
December 27, 2013
Dear Maria (Pina) and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jessica Ma
December 27, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May fond memories bring you comfort.
December 27, 2013
Mr. Antonio Pitaro, May you rest in Peace...
To the Family, Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and this sad and difficult time.
December 27, 2013
I love my Nonno with all my heart and will miss him so.
For My Nonno
I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Nonno, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears
But Nonno would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he is watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family
Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Nonno to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete
To each one of us he has loved and cared
And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared
Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Nonno looking down on us from afar
And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Nonno with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Nonno as he is very dear to us
Nonno if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Nonno we miss you and love you so
December 27, 2013
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time and it is my prayer that you find comfort in memories and strength in each other's love.
December 26, 2013
What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.....
Although you were my father in law, I always considered you my Dad. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but your love left all of us memories no one can take away. For all the times I left it unsaid...Thank you. Thank you for being there for the family and for being an inspiring presence in my life.
You will always be in my heart and forever in my thoughts. Santa
December 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Know that Antonio's spirit will live on in all of you, and in everyone who was touched by his kindness and his joy.
- With love, Rita DeMontis and Mario Ruffolo
December 25, 2013
Dad we had some special moments, like when I got married, when I came to your work to let you know when you was going to be a grand pa and when we brought Anthony home. I know you were proud of me. I am sorry that we couldn't cherish every special moments. Really miss you and I am trying to be strong but it is very hard. I will try to be as good father like you were
Love you.
Sam
December 25, 2013
Honest and direct are words that come up when thinking about Antonio
But it was his actions that spoke louder than any words
He held strong to a high set of values especially to family
He imparts these values to all that knew him and have become better from them
Through his actions are the following words never spoken but understood by all that knew him and will remain with us in our hearts
I abandoned self to embrace selflessness and become all that I am
I am the satisfaction after a hard day’s work
I am the kind words exchanged among friends
I am the justice that is found only in charity and mercy
I am the guide in the glimmer of a loved one’s eyes
I am Faith on the wings of a dove just before flight
I am the firmament of a hope realized
I am in the hearts in all that love all that I am
For I am love and have loved you first.
Antonio showed us the selflessness of being
December 24, 2013
Zio,
Anyone who crossed your path was blessed with courage and hope. You reminded us all how precious life is, and to love one another. The magnitude of your love was uncondtional. The strength that you portrayed was truly visible. The voltage of your sincerity will be carried on. You will be missed greatly
You were a great man, with a wonderful heart,
You're strength never kept anyone apart,
You always had a story to tell, thats for sure,
Without you here, lifes become a blur,
You took good care of your beautiful children and wonderful wife,
Always thankful for a good life,
You raised your family with such grace,
Filled with genorosity, and an abundance of faith,
Zio, you will never be forgotten
December 24, 2013
Maria and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
December 24, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
December 24, 2013
Maria & Michael my heart goes out to you & the family at this very difficult time.
May peace be with you,
xo
December 24, 2013
Our Hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
December 24, 2013
Very Sorry for your loss.
December 24, 2013
Your strength is with us always. You will be missed by our entire family and we will love you always. I miss you so much daddy, you left us like an angel.
Love your daughter Pina
December 22, 2013
Dear Fortunato and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
AJ, Tim and Family.
December 22, 2013
Nonno thank you for everything you've done I love you more then words can say not only were you my Nonno you were also my best friend a mentor a man I looked up too Nonno I'm so proud to be your name stake you'll always in my heart and thoughts Nonno thank you for all the memories you have left me with and for the love and strength you have showed me Nonno I love you so much and I miss you so much Loving you always Nonno in my heart and thoughts you will always live on
December 22, 2013
missing you daddy always, love Chiara
