Anthony (Tony) Parro
elevated cYaNN Peacefully of natural causes at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. Predeceased by his wife Viola Parro. Survived by his children, Dyan Parro and Paul Parro (Mary Parro); His sisters Elizabeth DiCecco (Jim DiCecco, predeceased), Carmela (George Rey) predeceased; his brothers Albert Parro (Zandra Parro, predeceased); Joseph Parro (predeceased); his grandchildren, Michelle Greco (Tony Greco) Renee Baird (Dan Baird) and Nicole Parro; his great grandchildren, Marissa, Serina and Paolo Greco, Chelsea, Malcom and Domenic Baird.
elevated cYaNN Tony had a very long life, happily living in his house until two years ago. He loved his vegetable garden and liked to work on his favourite hobbies: stamp collecting, scrap booking and taking pictures for his vast collection of photo albums. He went through many transitions in his long life and always maintained his good spirit and sense of humour throughout.
He will be remembered for his homemade pies and his pizza.
elevated cYaNN All Funeral services will be held at Assumption Catholic Funeral Home & Cemetery, visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm with a funeral service at
2:00 pm. Interment at Assumption Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to Tony’s favourite charities are welcomed, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Princess Margaret Hospital.
elevated cYaNN Many thanks to all the caring nurses, doctors and activity aids, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, they ensured that Tony’s final two years were the best that they could be. A special thank you to Janet, who maintained the beautiful gardens, where Tony grew his own tomato plants.
elevated cYaNN Visitation
Monday, May 9, 2022 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home & Cemetery
elevated cYaNN Funeral Service
Monday, May 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home & Cemetery
elevated cYaNN Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery – Section 7
Chris and I were sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Tony.
We will always remember his fantastic pizza and popcorn and having tea in his kitchen. We will miss seeing him at family functions when we can get together again. He is with Auntie Vi and the rest of our families looking down on us with love.
Betty Anne and Christopher Carames
He was a trooper, Mr, Teflon Tony, survivor of everything. What an amazing long life he had and in his own home until 95.
Condolences to all of his friends and family.
I used to work closely with a Tony Parro at Wilson Lighting Ltd. for 5 years in Toronto in the early 1970s. My first job. I wonder if this is the same man. We use to exchange letters after I left, then lost contact.
HI Douglas,
Sorry but I’m just seeing this now….it’s the same Tony Parro who worked at Wilson Lighting Ltd. I remember going to see my dad as a child at the back door of Wilson Lighting with my older brother when he worked nights.
So nice of you to post a message.
I feel so lucky to have spent time with Tony – a very sweet man whose joy came when anyone dropped by for tea and a visit. I’ll forever hear the phrase “Are you comin’ down?!” in my mind. For such a quiet soul, he had a fight within him that is unparalleled. “Teflon Tony” survived a wife, siblings, and many friends and loved ones. Much of his life over the last 30+ years was supported, lovingly, by Dyan’s tenacity and ability to source everything Tony needed or desired. I will miss the way he flirted with everyone around him and the wink in his eye. I will miss his hopefulness, his naive sweetness, and his warmth. Visiting him at Sunnybrook and other facilities over the past 2-1/2 years was a gift for which I am thankful. Rest in Power, Tony Baloney. Your creative spirit will live on for generations to come, I’m sure. Love you, friend.
Tony Parro was a king among men. A gentle soul with a penchant for flirting. A man who loved to have people around him. A warm heart. I will forever hear the phrase, “Are you comin’ down?” in my head – he loved to make a pie and serve some tea and enjoy the company of loved ones. The last 2-1/2 years have shown that deep down, he never changed, and only added strength and determination to his long list of lovable attributes. Dyan, your constant devotion, patience, and ability to make sure he got all the support he needed was amazing. I know he appreciated your time and effort, and he loved you so much. Rest in Power, Teflon Tony. Your wink and a smile will always own a piece of my heart.