Obituary of Antonio Jose Moutinho Ferreira

Our beloved Antonio “Tony” Ferreira passed away suddenly on Sunday May 26 at the age of 69. He was born in Portugal to Jose and Delfina.  Tony was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend with a love for music and his favourite soccer team, Benfica. 

 

His life was cut too short, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by him understand that his existence and the imprint he left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that he stayed here.

 

Tony is survived by his wife Maria Lucia, son Ricardo Ferreira, stepdaughters Elizabeth Catarino (Carlos) and Sandra Campbell (Stuart), grandchildren Cyrus, Logan and Minda, step grandchildren Ashton, Sheldon, Nicole, Lexi (Isaac) and Sierra, step great-grandchild Harrison, sisters Milu (Tony), Cina (Nelson, deceased), Toninha, Manela (Gero), Clara (Manel), Teresinha (Carlos) and all his many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his first wife Arminda (Ricardo’s mother).   

 

Visitation to take place at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Vigil prayers will take place at 7:30 pm.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home (905) 957-7031 or merritt-fh.com.

 

Tony's final wish was to be laid to rest in his homeland in Portugal.