Tony will be lovingly missed by his wife Shelley (Echlin), daughter Calista, mother Addolorata, sisters; Mary (Bruno Michetti), Nicki (Eon Jones), his nephews and niece: Yusef, Simon and Sofia; his Zio Peter Marinelli (Garry Coates), his cousin Alex Pereira (Ryan Pham) and family. Tony is fondly remembered by his in-laws and their extended families.
Tony was predeceased by his father Mario Di Bartolomeo, his aunts; Argentina Di Bartolomeo and Carmela Pereira (Marinelli).
Tony was committed husband and father and ensured that his family was provided for. He enjoyed hosting gatherings for family and friends. We will miss his perfected meals (especially hot off the grill) along with the traditional ones.
Tony was a Director of Sales at Bio Horizons Canada and had a lengthy career in the dental industry. He was well respected in the field for his wealth of knowledge and his ability to build lasting relationships.
Tony’s passion for photography took root in 2021 and he became a member of the Don Mills camera club where his dedication was honoured through various awards. Tony’s photography has left a lasting impression and legacy for all to enjoy. His spirit will forever live on in these pieces.
Tony’s spirit also soars in the memories created with each and every one of us. Their will be stories, laughter and tears and each of these is a memory stored in our hearts a little piece of him to cherish.
Thank you to those of you who were a part of Tony’s personal care team. Your dedication and support meant so much in providing Tony with a quality of life that he could not have experienced without you. You all know who you are and Tony was grateful and blessed to have you show up and be a part of his journey.
We would like to thank the staff at Princess Margaret, North York General, Michael Garron, Sunnybrook, Mt. Sinai and Bridgepoint for their dedication to patient care.
A memorial visitation will be held at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. East (btw Warden & Pharmacy) on Tuesday August 4th, 2026 from 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 5th, 2026 at 11am at the Chapel in Paul O’Connor Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers we kindly request that donations be made to Princess Margaret and Canadian Cancer Society.
