Austin Agostino Persico
elevated 5sMB3 March 29, 1975 – September 6, 2023
elevated 5sMB3 Visitation
Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2 – 4 & 5 -8 pm
elevated 5sMB3 Monday, September 11, 2023 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
elevated 5sMB3 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 5sMB3 Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Monday, September 11, 2023 at 10:30 am
elevated 5sMB3 Click here to watch the mass
elevated 5sMB3 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 5sMB3 Obituary
elevated 5sMB3 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Austin on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at the age of 48 after an unrelenting and fierce one-year battle with cancer. Born in Toronto, Ontario to Mary and Astoro Persico on March 29th, 1975. Brother to Christopher (Amy) and loving Zio to Scarlett and Joseph. Adoring husband of 19 years to Elaine and an absolutely devoted and wonderful father to his “little man” Matthew.
elevated 5sMB3 After graduating from Brebeuf College and studying Psychology at York University, Austin pursued his passion for Law at Oxford University in England and completed his Law degree at the University of Western Ontario. He strongly believed in everything true, right, and just, and he demonstrated that in everything he did. When he was called to the Bar, it was a proud moment, but when he became a father, it was his proudest moment. Throughout those years, he carried with him the love and support of his close friends, who called him Tex, and whom he was deeply devoted to, and to his and family who helped shape the man he was.
elevated 5sMB3 Austin was a lover of music, providing entertainment for all of the gatherings he hosted and most of the ones he attended. He was also a movie buff and an expert on history, literature and technology. He was one of the best story narrators that you’ve ever heard, and some would say he was also the best off-road driver that you have ever seen. He loved his garden and made sure that every month there was a new bloom of flowers to enjoy. He was especially proud to have the best lawn on the street.
elevated 5sMB3 Austin was devoted to his family and friends and was passionate about the life he fought so hard to protect. His many doctors noted that he was an exceptional patient, a lion of a man, and his will to live was a testament to his devotion to his family. Also left to mourn are his many uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family members across Canada and in Italy, whom he deeply loved.
elevated 5sMB3 Austin will be resting at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Parlour on Sunday, September 10th from 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 8pm. His Funeral will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Chapel on Monday, September 11th at 10:30 am (visitation prior from 9am to 10am). Burial, near his tree, will follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Flowers are welcomed because he loved them. Donations in his memory are appreciated at the Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital because of their unparalleled care for him.
elevated 5sMB3 I love you babe.
elevated 5sMB3 I love you daddy.
elevated 5sMB3 May you finally Rest in Peace.
We were devastated to hear of Austin’s untimely passing. Our hearts ache for you and our prayers are with you all.
I’m sincerest condolences Matthew to you and your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Know your dad will always walk with you. With all my love Mrs. Kalogeras
To all the Persico Family. Elaine and I are so saddened to hear of Austin’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss.
Dearest Elaine and Matthew. We are so deeply sorry to hear of Austin’s year battle wih cancer. May he rest in peace. God bless you both and our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
The St. Mary Immaculate School community is saddened by his passing and send prayers of condolence and strength to Matthew and his mother
My sincerest condolences to the family. Matthew, I’m thinking about you and your mom, and I will keep you in my prayers. May his memory be forever eternal 🙏. Hold on to the beautiful memories you have made with your Dad.
Elaine and Matthew,
We cherish numerous memories from our time spent with Austin. Henry fondly remembers him and Austin dedicating themselves to baseball drills, determined to enhance the team’s performance, even though they had quite a journey ahead of them. Laughter filled those days! 😄
Thinking of you both and sending our love and support.
Rest in peace Austin 💙
My sincere condolences… may god bless you all the strength you need at this difficult time
Rest in Peace dearest Austin. Our moments together, our trips, gatherings and fond memories will live in our hearts forever.
Austin, over the years of working with you we became friends. I will miss you. My deepest condolences to your wife and son. I am lost for words.
Elaine- our deepest condolences for your loss. Keeping you and Matthew in thoughts and prayers.
Elaine and Matthew:
Please accept deepest heartfelt condolences. While I never had the opportunity to meet Austin, it was always clear to me how tight you were as a family. Stay strong for each other and know that my prayers are with both of you.
My dear Elaine ,Matthew & the Persico family ..my heart is shattered to hear this news ..Austin was a wonderful man with a beautiful soul ..may he rest in eternal peace and will forever be looking over you …our deepest condolences from the Wong family
Valentina ,Sandy ,Matthew& Nathan
My deepest condolences to Elaine, Matthew and the whole family for your loss. I am honoured to have known Austin. He will be missed greatly. Rest in peace my friend🙏❤️😢
Elaine, Matthew and the entire Persico family our deepest condolences. Austin’s untimely passing is felt by many and we pray you find some comfort during this most difficult time. May Austin rest in peace. Matthew has his own guardian angel in heaven to watch over him now!
Elaine my sincere condolences on your loss
It seems like just yesterday we were all dancing at your wedding
Matthew be strong and remember the good times
❤️
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”
Austin, may you rest in paradise…
To the Persico Family, our sincere condolences and our prayers are with you.
Dear Elaine and Matthew. I am sorry beyond for you both. The difficult year that you three had to endure. Although I did not know Austin personally, he sounds like a beautiful soul. May he have the peace now that he deserves. 🕯🕊
My prayers are with you and Matthew at this very difficult time! I am deeply saddened. May God bless you and your family . 🦋💐
Dear Elaine,
I was devastated to hear about the loss of your beloved husband and Matthew’s father. Please accept my deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time for you, your son, and Austin’s parents.
I remember when you went through the pain of burying your parents a few years ago, and now facing the loss of Austin feels incredibly unfair. Life can be so unpredictable and challenging, and it breaks my heart to see you enduring such heartache once again. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Terry, Michael, Rachel and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and Matthew and Austin’s extended family in our thoughts.
Austin was my Lawyer, My brother and My Best friend. I Will charish our memories of building the worlds largest Gaming Corporation together. I couldnt have done it without You. You are part of History Austin. Te voglio bene así así así My brother. R.I.P. Forever And Ever!!
Antonio Carbone
Elaine, Matthew and family: Words simply escape us. While it has been several years since we last spoke, I was just thinking of Austin this past week as I was looking for an instructor who loved the law, loved people and loved helping others. He was the perfect fit, as you know so well. His impact on me while we were studying at Western was immense and I am recalling those good times as I think of him right now. There simply are no words, I feel, but my prayer is that you find some comfort in knowing that Austin’s legacy is one of kindness, love, laughter, and helping others. A wonderful husband, father, son, brother, lawyer and friend is gone too soon. Please accept our deepest condolences.
My condolences to you and your family.
To the Persico family, I am without words,was taken way to soon, a man of great wisdom, knowledge, and a gentle loving human being, my thoughts and prayers will be with the Persico family, not fair when god takes the good ones🙏🙏
Our deepest condolence to all
So sorry for your loss Our prayers are with you.
Sympathies to you and your family. May Austin forever in peace….🙏..
My deepest condolences to the Persico family. Wishing you peace, comfort and healing during this very difficult time.
Dear Elaine, Matthew and the Persico family our heartfelt and sincere condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you to find strength and comfort in this difficult time. Austin’s untimely passing is a big loss.
Don’t think of him as gone away his journey is just begun. For life holds different facets, this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the pain and tears in a place of warmth and comfort with no days, months and years. Think of him as living in your heart and the hearts he touched, for no one loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
Dear Austin bless your soul and rest in peace.
Deepest Sympathies From The
Zytynsky Family
🙏RIP🙏
Our deepest condolences to the Persico family. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the Persico family. May Austin forever rest in peace. 🙏🌹
Dearest Elaine, my deepest condolences and sympathy. His memory eternal
My condolences to the Persico family. I had known him for a few years in school. Although we did not always get along, I respected his knowledge of various topics. God bless.