Jovit Albert Pinto, of Mississauga Ontario, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Born on February 15, 1928 in Karachi, British India. Jovit’s father Anthony passed away in 1943, when Jovit was 15 and in the following Spring ‘44 Jovit completed his Matriculation (High School). Encouraged by the local priest he went on to teach at St. Patrick’s School and joined the British Army Auxiliary Forces. To better support his widowed Mother and family, Jovit went to work at BOAC, now British Airways. While there Jovit held various positions in Scheduling and in Air Traffic Control in Karachi and Bahrain. After BOAC he began working for Herman & Mohatta as an Accountant. He married Alice in 1959, and in 1960 and 1965 they welcomed Kevin and Albert.

Jovit and Alice’s siblings began emigrating to Canada in ‘60s. Jovit, Alice and the boys joined them in August 1967 to provide more opportunities and a better life for his family. Jovit worked as an Accountant with a Plumbing and Refrigeration company based in Town of Mont Royal (TMR). Jovit’s mother and sister Helen and children (Clive and Anthea) had previously emigrated to Montreal. Jovit sponsored his sister Sybil, brother-in-law Freddie and their children (Desmond and Patty) to Canada from Pakistan in the early 70's. In Canada, Jovit continued to support his family as an accountant and eventually was promoted to Comptroller.

In 1988, after he retired, Jovit and Alice moved to Toronto to be closer to their two sons and their families. Soon after coming to Toronto Jovit obtained another accounting position in a downtown hotel where he worked for several years. Jovit also worked as Treasurer and then as President for his Condo Board and did volunteer work completing tax returns for some of the residents and family members. Jovit enjoyed a full social life with Alice and served with the Canorient Christian Association for many years in various roles. Jovit will be remembered for his great love of food, cooking and socializing. Jovit loved to sing and often sang at family gatherings. Jovit’s hobbies in his youth included playing cricket, field hockey and riding his Harley Davidson.

Jovit was a beloved father, grandfather and husband of 58 years to Alice Catherine Pinto (deceased). Jovit is survived by his children, Kevin (Lynn) and Albert (Sareeta); and his grandchildren, Matthew (Cherylann), Michael, Nikita and Mika.

He is pre-deceased by his father (Anthony), mother (Euphemia nee Vaz), brother (Joseph), sisters (Helen and Sybil) and nephew (Clive).

Jovit had a deep faith and love of God and now he can rest in peace.

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