Michael Loconte

LOCONTE, Michael – in his 49th year On Friday, April 6th, as a result of a massive heart attack, Mike gently and with great dignity took his last breath, while his beloved Carolyn held his hand. Son of the late Frank Loconte, left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Carolyn Teal, and adored sons, Andrew and Cody, whom he held in the highest regard. Mike also leaves behind his loving mother Rosa, sister Sara and brother-in-law Tony Paglialunga, niece Melissa and nephew Jonathan, and his family at Cercan Tile where he worked for more than 23 years. He also leaves his furry forever friends Ella and Theo. Mike also leaves a small army of family and friends who knew him for his exceptional kindness, his loyalty and his big-hearted generosity of spirit. Mike was everyone’s rock, the go-to person you called when you needed a helping hand, or a shoulder to lean on. Mike had the best laugh and his love of hockey was legendary. A member of the Board of Directors North York Hockey League (NYHL), he was also a coach with Weston Minor Hockey. No morning was too cold or too early for Mike when he headed out to the arena. To have known Mike was a privilege, to have loved Mike was a gift. The family would like to thank everyone who tried to save Mike’s life, from the paramedics to the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook Hospital. His selfless spirit carries on in the organs his family donated so that others could live. In Mike’s memory the family gently suggests you sign your donor card or perform a random act of kindness. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave. W.) Weston on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. & 6- 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anselm Catholic Church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to an educational trust fund for Michael’s sons can be made at the Funeral Home.