On Sunday, January 1st, 2023, Ermenegildo Favot, known as Gildo, passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, at the age of 91. Gildo was born in San Vito al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Italy, on February 22nd, 1931, and was the eighth child of seventeen children from Antonio and Ida Favot. He immigrated to Canada in 1952, determined to build a better life for himself and his future family. Together with his wife of 64 years, Teresa, they raised their family of three children: Dario (Sonia), Diana (Denis), and Viviane (Ennio). Loving grandfather (Nonno) to Stephanie, Michael, Lucas (Sabrina), Myles (Stephanie), Myley, and Nevis. Proud great-grandfather (Bisnonno) to Margaret, Liam, and Austin.
Gildo was a hardworking, strong, and good-hearted gentleman that valued the gift of family. He worked in the formwork construction industry and could be described as tough on the job, yet, his fairness and gentle nature always came forward. Gildo took pride in his many contributions towards Toronto’s landmark buildings, where his memory will always remain.
As a man of few words, Gildo’s shoulder shrug quickly became his signature answer to questions, but it shared more expression than words could describe. He was a man of simplicity who never aimed to be in the limelight and would take life’s challenges as a lesson to experience. He often told stories of his life’s journey and shared a love for carpentry, travelling, listening to music, dancing, countryside drives, and playing Briscola with his siblings. His kids fondly remember their annual beach vacations and his passion for swimming – a memory they will forever cherish. In retirement, Gildo enjoyed keeping busy with his hobby farm and home that he built and lived in for 48 years. You could often find him woodworking in his garage making wooden toys, birdhouses, and kitchen utensils for his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family, close relatives, and friends.
Visitations will be received on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, from 2:00–4:00 P.M.; 6:00–8:00 P.M. at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St., S, Bolton.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Dr., Bolton, with entombment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens, 1810 Albion Rd, Etobicoke.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the SickKids Foundation https://www.sickkids.ca/
As an expression of sympathy, condolences to the family can be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
TERRI DEFEND
Zio you had a smile that would light up a room and a heart of gold. God Bless you now that you are home in Heaven
Amico Sciulli and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Amico, Lori, Adam and Stephanie
Berenice Benitez
Heartfelt Condolence for this great loss. May God bless Mr. Ermenegildo Favot with eternal peace.
Kim Del Medico
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Great memories I had with your parents as a child. Great memories with whole family. That garage has not been open for awhile. Poor Zio Gildo. May he rest in peace.
Renato Tarditi and Family
Deepest condolences to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert & Nadia Busnello
Our sincerest condolences go out to all the extended Favot family at this sad time.
John Favot
Very sorry to hear of zio’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Love Johnny, Debbie, Tyler, Jake and Christian.
John Milligan and Nancy Stewart
Dear Dario,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Take care of yourself.
John Milligan and Nancy Stewart
Danny Trevisan
My thoughts and prayers to all of the Favot family. May you find strength in prayer to help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all. God bless.
Vince and Jo-Anne Bifolchi
Our deepest condolences to all the family. It is always hard to loose the ones we love but remembering all the joy they brought to your lives helps relieve the sadness. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Benito Battiston
Carissimi Tutti,
Non potendo essere presente per motivi familiari , vi giungano a tutti le nostre piu sentite condoglianze.
Benito Battiston and Famiglia
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father and nonno.
Michael Piacente
Condoglianze from the Piacente family.
Joseph & Patricia Bone
Our sincerest condolences to all of the Favot family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Joseph, Patricia, Adam & Jamie Bone
Steven Nicola
My deepest condolences to the Favot family
John and Benita DeFrancesco
Our Deepest condolences to you Dario and entire family
Mike Zois and Family
Please accept our condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. The Zois Family
Frank & Martina Damiano
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Favot family at this difficult time. May God give your family strength and comfort during this difficult period of your lives.
Dr. Yehiel and Maria Meghory
Teresa and family,
Our sincerest sympathies on the recent passing of Gildo. May your sweet memories of him bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Yehiel and Maria Meghory
Giuseppe Mazzuca and family
Our deepest condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Ed Favot
Know that we are thinking of you, remembering Zio and celebrating his life. Our deepest condolences.
Love
Eddy, Patricia, Kathryn and Eric
Luigina e Egidio
In questo momento così doloroso vi siamo vicini con la nostra preghiera.
Egidio Favot e familiari
Gabrielli Families
Our sincerest condolences to all in the the family on the loss of your loved one, Gildo.
We pray you find the peace and strength in each other during this difficult time.
May his memory be eternal.
Di Iulio family
Our sincere condolences to all the Favot family, on the passing of such a dear gentleman.
May his legacy live in your hearts forever.
Arlene & Paul Di Iulio & family
Mike amaral and wife anabella
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to your entire family. We send our prayers to you at this difficult time . May he rest in in peace
Bruna Trevisan and John and Mary Trevisan
Dear Teresina, Dario, Diana, Viviane and families,
We are sorry to hear that Gildo passed away. We have fond memories of visits to your home. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
With love,
Bruna Trevisan and John and Mary Trevisan
Cathy & Jim Van Noort
Dario, Sonia & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
Love,
Jim &Cathy
Franco & Maria Baldassare
We were saddened to hear of Gildo’s passing. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May he rest in peace.
Franco & Maria Baldassare