Tony Nazareth passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2021, at the age of 90, with family at his side. While there was a rapid deterioration in his condition over the nearly two-week period that he spent in hospital, we were blessed that his children and grandchildren were able to visit with him and he was never without family at his side for the last twenty-four hours of his journey on this earth.
Tony was born in Kenya, East Africa, on November 24th, 1930, to Vincent Lionel and Lily Isabella Nazareth. His wife Blanche passed away in 2007 after 52 years of marriage, and shortly after in 2008, his eldest daughter Avril lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. He is pre-deceased by his brother Gerry, and sister Mina, but will be fondly remembered by his sister Amelia in Portugal. He is survived by his children; Vincent (Jovita), Stephanie (Hubert), Tony Jr, his grandchildren; Joanne (Quinton), Jeremy, Jonathan, Isabelle, Christi-Anne, and Jessica, and of course his two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Noah. He will also be missed by his son in law, Byron.
Throughout his life Tony played an integral part in all the churches he belonged to from Kenya to Canada. His devout faith has made him the man we all knew as Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Uncle or simply Tony. He was a man who was known for his compassion and willingness to help anyone in need and his ability to be the “life of the party”.
Tony was an avid sportsman in Kenya leading his club, the Goan Gymkhana (in Nairobi), to multiple Seychelles Cup Championships, and in 1968, was called to the Olympic trials for the Kenya National Field Hockey team. As a father, he instilled in his children and grandchildren a love for sports, music, acting, and being the Master of Ceremonies at various events including weddings, dances, and other social functions.
He was outgoing and loved to have a good time. Anyone who knew Tony, praised him for his talent of lighting up any room he entered. His faith has been a source of inspiration to many, and he will continue to be a light to those whom he has touched. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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Saturday August 28th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Tony Nazareth Saturday August 28th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Richmond-Hill, Province: Ontario