In Celebration of

Tina Calafati

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dr. Tina Calafati announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Tina is the daughter of the late Dr. Awad Ghaly and Sania Greiss. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Nat, and her proud daughter Jennifer and daughter-in-law Sara. She will be greatly missed by her siblings Wagdy, Soma, Nancy, and Wafa; as well as her lifelong friend Niveen and many other friends and acquaintances.

Tina was born in Egypt and later moved to Toronto, where she resided for the majority of her adult life. Tina was a highly educated individual. She started her career as a teacher and guidance counsellor for many years. Following this, Tina obtained both a Masters Degree and a PhD in counselling psychology. She practiced as a psychologist for several years and touched the lives of many people in need.

Tina was an energetic and vivacious lady with a youthful spirit and an unparalleled positive nature. She will be forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada through CanadaHelps.org (BN: 875572265RR0001) or to The Canadian Cancer Society.

Visitation will held at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) Etobicoke on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 30 and 31, 2018, from 6 – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 409 Markland Ave., on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. Entombment and Eulogy will take place following the service at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, St. Anthony’s Mausoleum, 7300 Highway 27, R.R. #1, Woodbridge, ON.

Condolences may be made using this website.

Guestbook

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B.C. Chastkofsky CPA CA (friend)

Entered January 29, 2018 from Toronto Ont

Tina was my client for a number of years, as recently as three years ago. Actually, it was in my attempt to find her current contact info that I chanced upon the sad news of her passing. Tina was a brilliant and compassionate person with a wonderful sense of humour. Her passing will leave a void in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched. . My condolences to her husband and family.

Michael Turriff (Colleague)

Entered January 29, 2018 from Haliburton, Ontario

I worked with Tina at St. Nicholas of Bari for many years. She was a great teacher and counsellor, always advocating for her students. The world is now diminished.

Marisa Cassano (Former Staff Member at St. Nicholas of Bari)

Entered January 29, 2018 from Toronto, ON

My deepest, deepest compassion for the family. Truly gone too soon. I'll always remember Tina's kind and gentle disposition. She always had time for a chat and sincerely cared to hear about your life. A lovely person;a dedicated teacher.

Maria Cioppa (Colleague)

Entered January 29, 2018 from Toronto

My deepest condolences Nat to you and to your daughter and to Tina's family. I was shocked to see Tina's picture in the Star this morning and to read her obituary. The last time I saw Tina was at my house when she was gathering information for her doctoral thesis. I have beautiful memories of our time together in various settings. May she rest in peace and may the thought of her not suffering any longer be of comfort to you. I shall keep her, as well as you and your daughter, in my prayers.