Peacefully, at the NHS-St. Catharines, on Monday, December 09, 2024 at 80 years of age. Loving and devoted husband of Silvana (nee DiPasquale) for 55 years. Loving and cherished father of Ramona (Dave) Costantini, Vanessa (Kimball) Ferretti-Legros and Lucretia (Joshua) Leek. Proud Nonno of Nicholas, Sophie, Eden, Luke, Lily and Grayson. Loving brother of Rina Gianforte (Luciano) and brother-in-law of Marisa DiPasquale (late Paolo Pavone) of Italy. Antonio is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families in Italy as well as his cousins and close friends here in Canada. Predeceased by his parents Rinaldo and Cesira Ferretti and in laws Alessandro and Nunziata DiPasquale.
Antonio was born in Pineto, Italy and came to Canada in 1968. In 1969, he was joined by the love of his life, Silvana and they were married 4 days later. He was known as “Tony the barber” and worked at General Motors, retiring after 30 years of service in 2001. He will be remembered for his generosity and loving nature and most of all the love for his family. He was devoted to his wife, girls and grandchildren. In honouring Antonio’s wishes private family Graveside Service will be held at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to NHS-Walker Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated. https://donate.mytributegift.org/?cid=11c02c1bed14fd78027e9e02c5971f46b0ff00741051298fd673650fb638edd7&fh=FRP-308918&fp=3089186b5c6c0632d102cc0b9fbb841d8e
Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca