In Celebration of

Angelo Pate

August 28, 1941 -  May 4, 2025


We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Angelo at Trillium Health Partners – Mississauga Hospital on Sunday, May 4 , 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his parents, Giuseppe and Carmela; his brother, Ercolo; his sisters, Lorenza and Gilda; and his daughter, Carmela.

Beloved husband of Francesca for 64 years. Brother to Gemma, Maria and Franca. Loving father to Joseph (Carrie) and Daniela (Robert). Cherished nonno to his six grandchildren -- Olivia, Justin, Lucas, Charles, Isabella and Veronica -- who will all miss him dearly.

Angelo was born in Malito, Cosenza, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He retired from the City of Toronto in 2004 after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was an avid gardener, restorer and collector of antiques, wine enthusiast and a skilled craftsman.

Visitation will be held at Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga) on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Chapel service to follow from 11:00 – 11:30 am.

Private entombment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, St. Anthony’s Mausoleum (7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge).

In memory of Angelo, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Guestbook 

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Giustino (Grandson)

Entered May 6, 2025 from Mississauga

Love you nonno

Kara Marie (Olivia’s Friend)

Entered May 6, 2025 from Burlington

My deepest condolences to my friend Olivia and her family. May you find comfort in each other and the memories.

Love you Olivia!

Olivia Pate (Granddaughter)

Entered May 6, 2025

Love you forever Nonno! My childhood when I think back is full of memories of you and nonna. We loved staying at your house for the weekend and always felt so spoiled and loved staying with you. You always would take Justin and I to the dollar store to get toys and it was so exciting and fun. I’ll always remember you how you and nonna let me get a fish and bring it back lol even tho you probably knew it would die and it did on the bed stand overnight.

Every summer was the best when August rolled around because that meant we got to make tomato sauce. I was always amazed how you got that big pot down from the top of the garage and was able to get it back up again lol

I will always remember how you and nonna took care of us and all the memories of being with you in the garden or always being innovative and I have a memory of us in the backyard and you showed Justin how to make a tool with a stick, always knew how to fix everything. And you helped hang up all of my Disney pictures too you always did what you could for us.

Thanks for being there for us as a listening ear and for loving us. I remember when you would come to my soccer games and so much more.

You would take me to cantina to show me the proscitto you were making and always would cut us a piece.

Even in my adult hood when I would come to visit you I know how proud you were of all of your grandchildren and to make sure everyone knew who we were and you would introduce me to all the staff taking care of you. Thanks for loving us and we will all always love you ❤️❤️❤️

Trish Gonzalez (Friend of the Family)

Entered May 7, 2025 from Niagara Falls

Dearest Joe.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Our fathers are so precious to us. Cherish the memories and all the great things he passed on to you.
Condolences to you, Carrie, the children all your family members.
May his soul rest in peace.

Scott McCardle (Family friend)

Entered May 7, 2025 from Burnaby, BC

I grew up with his son Pino and so spent a lot of time at their home, as both a kid and as a young adult, and over that time I got to know Mr Pate well. There were many times that I dropped by, and he always seemed to be outside gardening, or repairing something, or in the garage restoring a beautiful piece of furniture. Because of his influence I also took a keen interest in some of these things, but I was never as good as Mr Pate. I have never met anyone more intuitive than him. He had an ability to fix almost anything, and wasn’t just excellent at restoring things but could craft new pieces to replace lost ones. Also, he not only grew an abundance of food and beautiful plants but also designed and built the outdoor space to enjoy those things. And there would never be a visit without him sitting down to chat and share in a glass of his homemade wine. He seemed to have endless amounts of energy and kept his hands busy with his creative ways. Both Mr and Mrs Pate showed me nothing but generosity and kindness every time I would visit, wonderful traits that they have passed on to their children and grandchildren. He was a good man.
Scott McCardle

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