Obituary of Marcello Gabriele Masciantonio
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Masciantonio, Marcello Gabriele
October 28, 1992 – December 17, 2021
With saddened and grieving hearts, we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Marcello Gabriele Masciantonio in Montreal on Friday, December 17, 2021. Missed dearly by his father Angelo and his adoring mother Anna (Gbyl) (June 2021) who is now reunited with him in Heaven. Cherished and adored big brother to Magdalena, loving boyfriend of Aneta Surmanski, and big daddy to his cat Viggo. Predeceased by his loving grandparents Erminio (2020) and Filomena (2010) Masciantonio of London, Bernard Gbyl (1993) and Danuta Gbyl (Kepinska) (2019) of Poland. Loved nephew of Sergio and Lorella Masciantonio of London and Marilena and Giuseppe Moschetta of Oakville. Tall and strong big cousin to Cristina and Evan Masciantonio and Giulia and Gabriele Moschetta. Deeply missed by Aneta’s family Krzysztof and Agnieszka Surmanski and brothers Mariusz and Michał, all of Brantford. Missed by Domenic and Assuncion D’Alessandro of Oakville who provided shelter and familial friendship during Marcello’s first year away from home, working in Toronto. Close friend to Tom Eldik of London with whom he completed the 815km Camino to Santiago de Compostela in October 2017. Also missed by his great aunts, uncles, and cousins in Canada, Poland, and Italy and his many friends and coworkers in Canada, US, and Europe. Marcello attended Catholic Central High School in London and played on several sports teams as well as eagerly participated in their yearly school trips and exchanges to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Marcello went on to study at Western and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science and then furthered his studies with a Masters of Physiology and Pharmacology. He then jumped into the working world and was excited to begin at Antibody in Toronto in his chosen field of study. He had recently taken on a new role as Senior Medical Advisor for the Ontario region with bMod, headquartered in Montreal. Marcello and Aneta were inseparable since they met eight years ago in their undergrad, and went on to travel, do everything, and live happily together in Toronto. Marcello loved to travel and had made many trips across Canada and US as part of his work or just for vacation, as well as the sunny beaches in the Caribbean and trips with friends to Northern and Eastern Europe.
Visitors are welcome to John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street, on Tuesday, December 28 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm. (1/2 hour increments). Prayers at 8:30 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a limited number of people are allowed to attend each visitation period. Please register with your first/last name, telephone number and your preferred time to donohue@donohuefuneralhome.ca. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peters Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, December 28, 2021 at 10:00 am. Those who wish to view the live stream of the Funeral Mass may do so by CLICKING HERE. Interment to follow at St Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Polar Bears International (Canada) Inc., Canadian Sea Turtle Network Inc., or ORCA.
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1992 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Marcello
Gabriele
Masciantonio 1992 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:London, Province: Ontario