“Anyone who thinks the golden years can’t be spent running the trails and race coures of the Okanagan hasn’t seen the ‘Ton-inator’
in action” - Marty Yaskowish, Journalist, Kelowna Daily Courier
Tony lived a full life doing what he loved most: competing in cycling events, qualifying for the Olympics in 1960 and 1964, and running countless marathons. As well as being with his family and friends, being on his farmland, and making New York Style pizza. He traveled and often moved throughout his life back and forth between Naples, Italy, New York City, and Calgary until he settled in Kelowna when he turned 44. Tony raised a family of six children, along with his loving wife, Margherita, of 63 years. He was giving, often heard, sharing stories about his rich past as an athlete and his days as a carpenter and pizza maker. He served in the US Army at Fort Dix and was always working on a property project until he died.
‘Tony,’ as everyone called him, is predeceased by his son, Emilio, and his parents, Emilio and Concetta. He is survived by his sister, Giulia, wife, Margherita, children, Giulia, Josephine (Stephen), Samuele (Felicia), Emilia (Jason), and Maria (Josh), and grandchildren, Annabella, Antonella, Emiliano, Ava, and Elle. He leaves a big void in everyone’s life that he touched.
Our family thanks the many doctors, friends, and family who have been part of his life. He didn’t want to leave this earth yet, but God called him, and now he is resting in peace, reunited with his son, whom he loved very much.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St Charles Garnier Catholic Church, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna on Tuesday , August 23rd, 2022 at 10:00 AM , refreshments and pastries will be served immediately after mass.
A private family entombment will be held at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery immediately after the reception
Condolences may be sent to the family by visting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com.
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299
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