Peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 29th, 2011 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 54 years to Maria Pia. Loving father to Domenic, Vince, Adriana and Tony. Cherished father in law to Lina, Sue, Mauro Baldassarra, and Michelle. Adored Nonno to Daniel, Michael, Emily, Julian, Natalie, Sofia, Gabriel and Aidan. Antonio will be lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy 7 (west of Pine Valley Dr.), Woodbridge, 905-851-9100, on Friday December 30th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. David’s Roman Catholic Church (2601 Major Mackenzie Dr., Maple), on Saturday December 31, 2011 at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family.