Amidst tears and laughter, with his family by his side, we say goodbye to our beloved Walter after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, December 16, 2016. Cherished husband of Lisa Menecola-Tavares. Affectionate and devoted Papa of Gabriela and Cristian. Loving son of Manuel and Gloria; and brother of Nilton and his wife Christine, and Marc and his wife Jenn. Precious uncle of Sophia, Joia; and godfather of Tiago and Richie. Beloved son-in-law of Antonio and Rosaria Menecola. Dear brother-in-law of John and his wife Teresa, Lou and his wife Beverley, and Gloria and her husband Richard. A true one of a kind that was Uniquely Built. Life of every party. Cheers until we meet again. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy 10, N. of QEW) on Monday from 6 – 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Christopher’s Parish, 1171 Clarkson Rd. N., Mississauga on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. Entombment Assumption Cemetery. In Walter’s memory, memorial donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children my.sickkidsdonations.com/jordanafiorini.