Antonio Anselmo

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Antonio (Tony) Gil Anselmo, passed away on April 20, 2022 in Brampton Ontario at the age of 59. Tony is remembered by his son’s Rubin and Anthony, his estranged wife Teresa Pereira. Son of the late Jacinto Anselmo, surviving Mother Leanor da Silva. Tony was the oldest of 7 children. His twin brothers Joao and late brother Denis (daughter Ashley), sister Elisa (children, Hugo, Elisa Angela, Carolina, Tiago &Diogo), his late brother Peter (wife Maria, children Melissa & Bradley), sister Irene (husband Carlos, children Michael & Sara), brother Jose Fernando (wife Laura, children Joey & Daniel).

Tony was born in RibeiraSeca, Ribera Grande, Sao Miguel, Acores on March 9th, 1963. Early in his career he worked for the Ribeira Grande City Hall, later he served in the Military. He then immigrated to Canada in 1985 and called Brampton his home, where he an Teresa welcomed and raised their sons. He took pride in his career with Senator Homes, starting as a laborer, then supervisor to the other laborer’s, he was a valued employee and served there for over 30+ years. He retired from Construction in the Summer of 2018.

Everyone will remember his infectious, loving, and full-of-life personality. He would light up a room as soon as he walked in and have people shout, “Hey Gil!” or “Hey Tony!!!”. His favorite colour was RED, which was the colour of favorite soccer team BENFICA. He would never miss a game if he couldn’t watch it live, he would listen the play by play on the radio. He was a diehard fan if there ever was one.

In Lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Tony’s honor to any of the following charities: Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Liver Foundation or to Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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