It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tony, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in his 94th year. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 62 years, Anna Maria (Giosa). Cherished father of Maria (Mark Dunn) and Dominic (Laurel). Proud grandfather of Mercedes (Alex Ionita). Predeceased by his parents Maria Gerarda Sproviero and Domenico Parrella-Ilaria of Picerno, Italy. The youngest and last of nine siblings: late Giuseppe (late Louisa), late Luigi (late Carmela), late Angelina Scarili (late Pasquale), late Rocco (late Lucia), late Vita Russillo (late Salvatore), late Sarina Ianniello (late Gigino), late Tommaso (Carmela), and the late baby Antonio. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Carmela Parrella-Ilaria (late Tommaso “Tom” Parrella-Ilaria) of Sault Ste. Marie and Donna Giosa (late Nicola Giosa) of Toronto. Special uncle of Rocchina (late Giuseppe “Joe” Parrella-Ilaria), Maria Borrelli (late Carmen) of Sault Ste. Marie, late Tony Giosa (Jayne), Maria Dawson (Phillip), Alex Giosa (Filomena), Tony Giosa, Rocco Giosa (late Linda), Roque Panza-Giosa (Lynn Beltrandi), all of Toronto, Rosalia Panza of Montevideo and many other nieces and nephews in Uruguay and Italy. Very special Great-Uncle of many, especially of Tom Parrella (Jennifer), Ricky Parrella (Shannon), Cindy Parrella-Vecchio (Gennaro Vecchio), Gianni Borrelli (Jennifer), Tanya Borrelli, Adriana Borrelli (Kevin Kairiss) and their children, all of Sault Ste. Marie.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum – Discovery Gallery, 2nd floor, (690 Queen St. East) on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Memorial donations (payable online or by cheque) to the Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (https://www.ontariofinnishresthome.ca/donate), the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society: (https://ssmhumanesociety.ca) or the Sault Ste. Marie Museum (http://www.saultmuseum.ca/donations.html) would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758). www.northwoodfuneral.com