November 26, 1933
Pisticci, Matera, Italy
May 20, 2020
Newmarket, Ontario
Passed away quietly and peacefully early Wednesday morning after an extended stay in the care of a wonderful team of doctors and nurses at Southlake Regional Health Centre. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Yuen, his palliative care doctor, and Rita, his most dedicated and compassionate nurse. They made his time there as comfortable as it could be, with dignity and respect. Words can’t express how grateful we are. Vince is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Therese (Plouffe), and his 4 children Larry (Gina) Plati, Teresa (Frank) D’Agostino, Donna (Daniel) Hilsenteger, and Angela (James) Hay. He is predeceased by 16 siblings, most recently his beloved sister Lucia D’Ercole, and loving brothers, Michele Plati, Angiolino Venasio, and Giuseppe Plati. He will be dearly missed by his 8 grandchildren Vincent Daniel (Cindy) Hilsenteger, Adrienne Marie (Mike) Richards, Lewis George (Monica) Hilsenteger, Armando Joseph (Isabel) De Marco, Vincent Alexander (Hillary) Plati, Rosellen Freda-Marie (Ashley) D’Agostino, David Vincent (Gregory) Hay, and Elizabeth Anne Hilsenteger. His great-grandchildren William, Lincoln, and Claire Hilsenteger are grateful to have met and briefly known their Bis Nonno. Having emigrated to Canada as a 17-year-old bricklayer, Vince learned to read and write English, married a lovely Canadian girl, drove the fastest cars, and was the life of the party. He built a long and accomplished career as a general contractor in the GTA with many schools, churches, and public buildings bearing the Division Construction plaque. He spent a lifetime serving with the Knights of Columbus as a Sir Knight of the 4th Degree and a Grand Knight with the Fr. Gregory Kelly Assembly. Vince was active in his many different communities and always tried to contribute in ways big and small. His journey saw him moving from Italy to Toronto, Peterborough, Scarborough, Woodbridge, Winterhaven, Bolton, Cuba, Nicaragua, and finally supervising the re-construction of the home he shared with Helen, Angela, and her husband and boys in King City. Vince was joyful in his element at Big Bay Point Marina on Lake Simcoe with a cigar in his mouth at the helm of “The Platinum” with Helen as first mate, or on the 19th hole with the guys at the National. His most valued time was spent at the head of the table, or in front of the forno on Sugarbush with his friends and family all around. The kids, his friends, the Scarborough Young Bruins, his legion of nieces and nephews, the birds and squirrels in the yard, and countless others who spent even a little time with Vince will miss him dearly. As he trained us all to say, “God bless Nonno.”
Private service to be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213).
Due to the global pandemic only nine immediate family members will attend Vince’s funeral service and interment.
Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Thornhill, Ontario.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Patricia Panetta
Dear Helen and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you our deepest condolences during this most difficult time. Vince will always be fondly remembered by family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending our love and prayers, Lisa, RIck, Pat Panetta and family.
Anne Wildman
Dear Helen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Anne Marie and Maria.
John Andriano
Dear Helen and Family:
I have been blessed to count Vince as one of my closest friends and mentors for the past 35 plus years. He took me under his wing the first day we met. He was a generous and loyal friend. Vince became an extended member of the entire Andriano family. My late dad, children, siblings, nieces and nephews all loved listening to Uncle Vince’s stories and adventures. I am heartbroken at the loss of my great friend, Mr. P, and am saddened that I could no say goodbye to him and honour him in the manner he so much deserved. He is in my thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to you all from the entire Andriano family.
Grace Graci
To the Plati Family,
We have fond memories of living on Sugarbush Court together with Vince and his wonderful sense of humour. Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God keep Vince close in the palm of His hand and May he rest peacefully.
The Graci Family
Michael Evans
Dear Helen
We know you will miss your dear husband.
So we your friends will be there for you.
Lorraine and Michael Evans
JOANNE BLANCHARD
Our heart felt condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers with you.
David, Joanne and James Blanchard
Sandi Commisso
Angie so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Joe and Sandi Commisso.
Elke Haugen
Hello Donna, I’m so sorry for your loss. We are sending you all our most heartfelt prayers. I know how difficult this is, especially during these very difficult times.
Elke, Thalia, Ariana and Armando
Leah Fiorillo
Auntie Donna and Family,
Our sincere condolences. May fond memories of your father bring you comfort during this challenging time.
Sending our love and deepest sympathy,
Leah, Sam and Graziella
Peter and Excel Claners team
Condoglianze to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura and Jessica
All of our love and prayers to all!
Connie Morrone
Dear Helen and Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. We have many fond memories living next door to you on Sugarbush. Many evenings and meals we shared together in the backyard. Our doors always open and ready for a cognac together. Vince was very generous and kind in friendship and will be sadly missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Love,
Connie, Tony, Lisa, Anne and Family
Rosanna Broderick
So sorry for the loss of your loved one
RIP
Lisa Di Marino
To the Hay and Plati families..
Our deepest Condolence..
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sarrow.
May your beloved Rest in eternal Peace ❤
With Love,
Lisa and Joe Di Marino and Family
Catherine Ecker
Dear Helen, Angela and all of the family
Our sincere condolences on the death of Vince. As you embark on this journey of grief and sadness may you find comfort in the truth of the resurrection. May you come to know deeply that Vince is as close to you as God, very close indeed.
God bless,
Peace
Catherine and Paul Ecker
Marjon Raffieipour
Dear Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Marjon and Hooman Raffieipour
Maria Grecco
Angela and family. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I also loss my dad May 12/20. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Hugs prayers and love
Gregory DiMarino
To the Hay, Plati Family,
My most heartfelt condolences to all of you during this time. There is no shadow of a doubt that Vincent lived a full and rich life surrounded by loved ones. I am thinking of all of you and hope you can find moments of peace as you celebrate his life.
God Bless.
The Weinholdt Family
So very sorry
God Bless mono
Dwight Ferris
Dearest Mamma Helen, sister Angela, brother James, and our boys AJ and David with their partners Isabel and Gregory in addition to the entire family we send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers for the passing of Papa Vince. An honour to know him in his final years, he welcomed us into his family and taught us the fundamentals of great Italian hospitality, family and food. We continue to have cherry tomato pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano on a regular basis and in honour of Vince and his family. God bless Nonno! ➕Love Always, Martin Russell and Dwight Ferris
Debbie, Michael Shulist & Family
Our deepest condolences to Helen and her family for their loss. Vince was unique. Bigger than life on many occasions. Full of wisdom, knowledge and always eager to share such. Only time will heal our sadness as we say goodbye to our friend.
Shulist Family
Ennio & Michelle Di Sotto
Dear Helen & Family!
Our most sincere condolences!
You are in our thoughts & prayers!
We are sharing your pain in this
Most difficult time!
Sincerely
Brother Knight
Ennio Di Sotto
Michelle & Family
Marcia Karagiannis
My deepest sympathies to you Donna, Angela, your mom and your entire family!
May your father rest in Peace! May you all find comfort in God’s Love!
Teresa Marie Boland
Please accept our condolences and prayers. It was a beautiful service and brought back many happy memories. Vince will be missed by many….xo
Thinking of you all with love,
Teresa Marie and The Boland Family
God Bless the Nonno
Josie Sartor
Dear Helen and Family,
My deepest condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of our times together sharing dinners and conversations into the the early morning hours. Vince was always the life of the party with endless energy and a sense of humour as big as his heart. May the wonderful memories you have of Vince help you through this very difficult time.
God Bless
Josie Sartor
Kraehling
Sending out prayers and condolences
❤️ Christina, Josephine & Scarlett
Teresa Frasca
Dear Helen & Family: My deepest condolences for the loss of your Vince. I have fond memories of the both of you, from Vegas to the Bahamas, he always was the Head of the Table, always the one to go to for advise. My late husband Dino had the utmost respect for “Uncle P”, may he rest in peace. I can almost
hear them in a distance laughing and and yelling “BACCARAT”.
Love always Teresa Frasca
Albert and Lorna Tremonti
Dear Jim, Angela David and AJ
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and Nonno. We send our love from Thunder Bay!
Teresa Nicolais
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope you find some comfort in the many happy memories you have created together over the years and the love of family and friends that are thinking of you.
Deepest condolences from the Nicolais family
Marie Naso
Our condolences to the entire family. We are keeping you all in our prayers – especially Mr. and Mrs. H and family.
With love,
The Naso Family
Daniel T MacDonald
Larry may I offer my condolences at the passing of your father . From our pewee hockey team Division Construction your father showed so much kindness and care by sponsoring and providing the best for his young team. I know he will be truly missed by all. God Bless.
Anna Colavita
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mylene M Carino
Dear Donna and the whole family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Mylene, Taro, Gage, Dax and Mark
Joe and Rose Camier
Our deepest condolences on Uncle Vince’s passing. Will always remember the trips we took to Toronto from Winnipeg to visit.
The Cafagna Family
We are thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers.
Sending you all our love and comforting hugs with heartfelt condolences.
God Bless,
Nick, Marisa, Nicholas, Daniel and Matthew
Rein and Donna Robinson-Saak
With sincere condolences to the Plati family and Helen. I had worked briefly with Vince and enjoyed his humourous ways and was very kind in giving me the receptionist position at a time I needed to work, then he give me employment working with his son Larry. I will forever be grateful. Our prayers are with you all at this time and ask the Heavenly Father to comfort and bring peace while He embraces you all in His loving arms. God Bless
Wade Family
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Gina Thompson (Alfano)
I’m sending my best wishes in such a sad time to the entire family, it’s been a great many years since we have seen each other and hope everyone is doing well and stays strong.
Gina(Alfano), Mike and Sean Thompson
Kelowna BC
Anne McGinn
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Angela, Nonna & family.
Joanne Cranor
Our deepest sympathies Helen (Mrs.Plati) , Angela, Larry, Theresa, Donna and the whole family for your loss. I have many memories being at your family home/s during my childhood and into adult life. I always loved being around all the ‘activity’ that was going on at your house. May your memories of Vince offer you comfort at this time. RIP MR. Plati Joanne, Wayne, and Quentin
Joe/JR and Jenn Barnes
Our thoughts and prayers for all the Plati family during this difficult time. There were some fond memories of Uncle Vince back when we were little! Rest in peace!!
Jennifer
Dear Aunt Helen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Our condolences on the passing of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many people.
David Casale
Angela and Family,
We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss, our sincere condolences to you and your family. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
David Casale & Family
Ivana Puiatti
To Mrs Plati,Angela,James and all the Plati family, Praying that God will comfort your hearts, uplift your spirits, and carry you all through this time of sadness to a place of peace. RIP Mr Plati. Ivana Puiatti (retired employee of CIBC Bolton)
The Joy Family
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are so happy that we got to meet Vince. We fondly remember our Easter lunch with you all last year. Vince was so lovely and made us feel so welcome.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
– the Joy Family
Adele Frechette
Mrs. Plati, Angela, Larry, Theresa & Donna,
Such fond memories of Mr. Plati, from the house in the Guild, to Hill Cres to Woodbridge. Always filled with loud booming voices, laughter and food! My last time with Vince was toasting Angela in February 2020. He brought out a very expensive bottle of cognac and had us toast his youngest daughter Angela. “Salute” Vince. May you rest in peace. I have attached a picture from 1972. I’m the little girl in the 1st Communion outfit at St. Joseph’s Highland Creek and the handsome gentleman giving out the church bulletin is “MR. PLATI” .
Nína Raponi
Helen and Family
I am so very sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. Thoughts and Prayers to you and the family. God Bless you.
Nina Raponi
Ralf Joneikies
Teresa and Frank…my heartfelt condolences for your loss. It’s been a long time but I have such fond memories of your wedding and the kind spirit that was your father Teresa. May every tear be a tribute.
Rose DI Claudio
My deepest condolences to the Plati Family. I worked with Mr. Plati back in the 80’s, and I remember Mr. Plati as a kind generous man with a beautiful heart. May you Rest In Peace.