Angelo Gabriel Michael Marini B.Sc.Phm

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Angelo Gabriel Michael Marini on August 28, 2014. Beloved husband for more than 52 years to Sharon. Proud and cherished father to David and Susan, Michael and Sheena, Angela and Wayne, Lori and Rob, Teresa, Mark and Joann. The greatest Papa ever to David (Victoria), Zachary (Ashley), Allan, Cristian, Riley, Joshua, Alexander, Gabriel, Tytus, Sebastian and Luca. Predeceased by his parents Gabriel and Flora. Beloved brother to Jean (Paul) and Jim (Vondelle) who was at his side until the end. Treasured Godson to Natalie Vanni and Nephew to Mary Tatti. Lovingly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Angelo was the first university graduate in the family. He was a pharmacist for 50 years and throughout his career a proprietor of many businesses including; Marini and McBride, Dell Chemists and Super X Drugs. He was a mentor and inspiration to so many and the first employer to his children and countless family and friends. Angelo’s entire journey in hospital, although painful and unfair, through the loving care of our new extended family CTU central and north and most of all Dr. A. Boyle and the entire palliative care team, we were able to find joy at the worst time of our lives. Angelo was the measure of men for all his children. He was compassionate and a role model of integrity and good humour for all who knew him. He shared his love for learning, for people of all walks, for children and animals and for carnival midways with all his little children. Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Monday, September 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 50 Brucedale Ave. E., on Tuesday, September 2nd at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in memory of Angelo may be made to the St. Joseph’s Foundation or a children’s charity of choice.

Angelo did not go quietly into that good night; he raged against the dying of the light… he never did like to be told what to do.