Obituary

Mr. Evaristo Jacob, 81, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at St. Joseph's hospital following a long battle with renal failure. He was beloved husband to Silvana Jacob, and father to Evaristo Jr. (Eduarda), Anna (Daniel), Victor (Maria), Denis (Grace), Nelson (Fernanda), and Albert (Lucy). He leaves 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was born November 11, 1934 in Sao Miguel, Acores, to Manuel and Dimantinha, brother to Maria, Cecilia (deceased), Dimantinha, Manuel, Mariano, and Jose. He met Silvana in Portugal and came to Canada to start his family in 1960. Since being in Canada, he has worked in the construction industry, and has served many years as a dedicated member of the Banda du Senhor Santo Cristo. Many of his family members shared in this passion of his, including son Albert and grandson Brandon, who continue as members today as musicians in the band. Before his final hospital stay, Evaristo lived at home in Toronto with his wife and beloved dog, Felix. He will be greatly missed by many family members and friends.

Visitation

Date
March 29, 2016
Location
 
Time
2p.m. to 9 p.m.

Service

Date
March 30, 2016
Location
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 588 Adelaide Street West, Toronto
Time
10 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
Time
 

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March 30, 2016
Filomena Botelho
Senhora Silvana: E com muita pena que lhe dou os sentimentos pela falta do seu marido. O senhor Evaristo, foi uma pessoa que eu e meu marido, sempre respeitamos.Que Deus o tenha num bom lugar. Eu, Filomena Botelho (esposa do JC).
March 29, 2016
Lucy (Arruda) Taylor
My sincerest condolences to the Jacob family. It has been a long road with his illness; and I hope you all take solace in knowing that his suffering has ended and that he is with other loved ones that have passed before him. Remember the Happy times and hold them near to your hearts; for they will surely make you smile. With my deepest sympathy, Lucy (Arruda) Taylor
March 29, 2016
Peter and Madalena Pimentel
Dear Jacob Family, our deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. Senhor Evaristo was an amazing man and will always be fondly remembered not only by his family but also everyone who knew him. He is now in Gods hands and no longer suffering that should be of comfort to all of you at this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
March 28, 2016
Teixeira Family
Our heartfelt condolences. May he rest in the peace of our Lord. Antonio & Evangelina Teixeira Veronica Teixeira & Eric Goulart
March 28, 2016
Haywood Family
Thinking about you during this difficult time.
March 27, 2016
The Pevide family
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Jacob family. May he rest in peace
March 27, 2016
Your Loving Sister Maria Arruda and Family
Loving Brother and Uncle Evaristo Jacob. Our deepest condolences to my Sister-In-Law Silvana Jacob and extended Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and no longer in pain or suffering.