Family photos show your big smile and open hearted face. That is a lasting memory. We miss having you physically in our wider family but you are in our hearts and minds.

Dear Heidi and family, 
I just heard about Pat’s passing from Charlotte Dobosh (Webb). I am so so sorry for your loss. It feels like such a travesty to blithely go through life for three months without knowing that such a light has been extinguished. Pat = a grinning smile, a collaborative spirit, digging his hands in the dirt with gusto, his love of family, friends and an open table. I am so thankful to have shared time and space with such a loving caring courageous happy joyful soul. 
with heartfelt gratitude, vanessa pandos 

I was astounded to find out today at the winery that Pat had passed away in September. I have been a dedicated fan of both he and his whole family since he opened "the little shed that was mighty".  Adoration is heartfelt.  Great memories of helping get his fabulous wine recognized in PEC through Sandbanks Wine Tours as the first driver and recommending  Del-Gatto wines to everyone I meet.  And by supporting with pride and doing lots of research with Pat and Heidi to know their stories. Much love to all. I will miss Pat.

To Heidi, Maria, Austen and Shelby:
I am deeply saddened by Pat’s death.  Working in the winery over several years meant I felt like part of the family. That’s the kind of family you are. Take good care of one another. Janet 

To The Del Gatto family. I am so sorry to hear the loss of Pat. I have very found memories of our time together with Pat, Mary Lou, Jack, Maria and their grandmother on Burk St in Oshawa. My heart aches for you and your who family. Virtual hugs to each of you. Taken too soon. He will not be forgotten.

Dear Heidi and family,

We are so sorry to hear of this profound loss. We are on opposite ends of the County fulfilling a passion for the land and the wine that comes from it and we know full well the effort and love that your beloved Pat - and your entire family - put into this nutty journey.
Our hearts ache for the struggle you have been through over the past couple of years and the grace you held in the face of it. We have deep respect for the work you did together and send our deepest sympathies - as deep as the roots of the vines. 

With love and respect,
Mary and Colin at Stanners

To the Del gatto family,  My deepest condolences in the loss of Pat.  I remember Pat and Mary Lou growing up close by their home.  Praying for you at this difficult time.  It is so hard to lose someone so young. He will be missed as a son , father and brother. Wish that I could have been closer to attend the funeral mass,.
Prayers are sent your way.
Mina (Ashmore) Lippert

I knew Pat from my teenage years - working with him at Knob Hill Farms.  He was a sweet, gentle, kind young man.  Pat had a love for Mustangs and even had a few back then.  Pat always had a smile on his face and always a kind word to say to anyone who crossed his path.  You will be greatly missed Pat. My sincere condolences go to Heidi, Austen, Shelby and Mrs. Del-Gatto and Mary-Lou.  May God rest his soul.  God Bless.

Franco & Laura Chiodo, 
Are deepest sympathy and condolences to the Del-Gatto family. 
I got to know Pat in my teenage years,  playing park league soccer together.  I kept in touch with him years later to do some renovation work at his and Heidi's house in Oshawa.  He always had a great smile and cheerful nature about him. As I would expect he was a well respected and loved person. 
Rest in peace Pat and hope you and you're dad can meet up for a glass of wine. 
Salute      Franco Chiodo 

My deepest condolences to the Del Gatto Family. Pat, caro,  I am glad I got to meet you.  I am sure we will meet again and will share a glass or two, and a good bunch of wild asparagus. Rest in peace, amico.

My deepest condolences to the extended Del-Gatto family. I hope that your memories of Pat in happy times will bring you comfort.


Our condolences to a wonderful family. Pat held a special in our lives with the support of our startup vineyard. What an amazing mentor you were!  Our love and thoughts to you Heidi - May you find the strength that we know you have to fufill all your dreams, and take the next chapter in your life without Pat. 
May Shelby and Austin find peace knowing their father was a well respected man with his community of friends and his family. He was truly a special man. Rest in peace Pat🙏
All our love and thoughts to you all.
Chris, Michelle, Carson and Samantha Karja @ Gravelhill Vineyard

My condolences to the Del-Gatto Family, I enjoyed all my time working with Pat when he was at Knob Hill Farms. He will be missed by many who worked with him. 

Our deepest condolences to Heidi and family during this time.  One of our fondest memories of Pat was having our Amateur Wine Group dinner in the middle of his vineyard sharing a meal , dinner  and many laughs.   We were so fortunate to meet Pat and Heidi when we moved to Picton 20 years ago.  And enjoyed their company at many AWO Christmas parties at our house.  Even when he became too busy with making wine to stay with the group, we would invite them as our good friends and guests of honor.   Your smiling face and laughter will be sorely missed as will your presence at our annual Christmas party.
Deb and Rick 

Our deepest condolences to the Del-Gatto family.

Chris and Della

My deepest condolences to you Heidi, the kids and Pat's mom.  

I love beginning my tours to the winery.  The wine the music and the love and passion I can feel from Pat's each time we meet.  I'm always coming out with a bottle or 2 after listening to him talk about a new release.

I'll miss your smiling face and laugh Pat.  Rest now with your dad.  

My Friend Pat
I m grateful for your friendship I know we will meet again  and share another glass of wine 
Battista Calvieri

I will always miss your infectious smile and your amazing disposition 
rest in peace my friend 
our deepest condolences and our prayers to your family 
Diane (Cook) and Harold
Knob Hill 

We wish to express our sympathies to Pat’s family; it’s an honour to know even remotely someone who was very passionate about something he did & took the risks to come as a pioneer to Prince Edward County and be a winegrower/maker. May he Rest in Peace.  Gerry & Lia Spinosa & family / Exultet Estates

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Our family adopted beautiful Bella (Gio), through our daughter as Bela calls her Aly girl. We’ve never met the Del Galto‘s in person although they have also become family and have been in our prayers and heart for many years. our home is open and perhaps we’ll have the blessing for each and everyone to come and spend time with us in our home. Sending much love and light in your days of sorrow. Like papa, be still you’ll hear him he will always be near. God bless the Del Galto family.
The Dodell Family 

Our deepest condolences to the Del-Gatto family.

Barb & Jim 

John MacDonald and I came to Del-Gatto Winery every summer so John could perform for them at their beautiful estate.  I took this photo on July 28, 2019.  

Our condolences to you Heidi and your entire family.  We were fortunate to have met Pat, yourself and your children  knee deep in your newly planted Vinyard.  We helped in removing some of the larger stones which we used in our garden. I made sure everyone knew where they came from. Pat was always smiling and so generous with his time every time we dropped in. He gave me a lesson in Vermouth and was also generous with his hugs! He will live on in all our hearts.
Danny & Vera Doling 

We are sending our love and deep sorrow to all of you, Heidi, Austen, Shelby, and to Pat's mum and sister, over this shocking loss of your beloved Pasquale.  It is hard for us to believe that such a vibrant, sweet and dedicated soul has lost his foothold on this earth after such a valiant struggle.  Your extended family in New Zealand have felt as if we knew him well through all the passions and adventures of his life and work and yet, astonishingly, we never got a chance to meet him over all those years.  Our loss is one of regret  -- your loss is immeasurable.  We wish you all the strength and support, the good memories and continued strong presence of a man who will stay in all of your days, undimmed and unforgettable.
Love from Deborah, Reuben, Daniel, Joshua and Nick

Our sincere condolences to the Del-Gatto Family,
Heidi, Maria, Austen & Shelby 
As a former employee, it was more than educational to work with Pat & Heidi, it was fun to come in to work.  Not many can say that.  From employee to friends, not many can say that either.  Our memories will stay with us and we hope your memories of Pat, bring you comfort in this immeasurable loss to your family. 
Zenek & Michelle (Loyer/Konieczny, Waterloo Ontario)

To the Del-Gatto family my sincere condolences to you all Pat was a good and loving person he will be missed greatly by everyone.

Love Rocco, Connie & Laura Tammaro &  Family

My sincere condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Pat. 🙏 

Anna Maria D’Amico

My heart breaks for Zia Maria, Heidi, Marylou, Austen and Shelby.  Such a loss can't be expressed in words.

Growing up, Pat was more like a big brother to me than a cousin.  I know he positively impacted the lives of so many people and I count myself lucky to be among them.

May God grant us all the strength to heal and focus on all our great memories with and about Pat.

Rest In Peace, Pat

OBITUARY

Pasquale Del-Gatto

22 May, 1963 – 15 September, 2022

Oshawa Funeral Home

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