Mato Kos

Mato passed away in his home in his 88th year, after living bravely with Parkinson's Disease and cancer.

Mato is survived by his cherished wife of 59 years Ana (née Furlić), loved dearly by his children Maryanne and Anthony (Mirjana) and his grandchildren Emma and Larisa. Mato will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law Mate Furlić, sister-in-law Barka Busija (Ante), nephews John Busija (Mirjana), Tony Busija (Katarina), Kumovi Ivan and Mary Radiković and many family members, kumovi and friends from Canada, USA, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany and France.

Mato is predeceased by his parents Antun and Marija and his siblings Anastazija, Rozalija, Miško, Anđela, Antun, Pavao, Josip and Lovro.

Mato was born in Gorićan, Međimurje, Croatia. In 1958, he immigrated to Canada via Austria. At 20 years old, his life in Canada started in Vancouver and Prince George, B.C. working on farms, pulp mills and the railroad. Convinced by a friend, he came to Ontario and worked for a Croatian-owned stone quarry in Acton. He found permanent work in Galt, Ontario before establishing his permanent roots in Hamilton, where he married his wife Ana and started his family.

Mato was a kind, generous and courageous person with an unwavering faith in God. He found comfort in daily prayer, spending time with family and friends and going to mass regularly at Holy Cross Croatian Parish.

Mato had a passion for classic cars, wine making and tending to his fruit and vegetable garden. He enjoyed watching soccer (Vatreni) and his favourite TV shows Three's Company and The Price is Right.

We would like to thank the caregivers from Bayshore and the nurses from St. Joseph's Homecare for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held at Markey-Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East, Hamilton on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Incarnation of Our Blessed Lord Parish, 400 Pottruff Road North, Hamilton on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Stoney Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Cross Croatian Parish, Canadian Cancer Society or the Parkinson's Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.markeydermody.com.