Richard Paul Bozzato's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario

Richard Paul Bozzato

May 27, 1955 - May 18, 2026 (70 years old)

Toronto, Ontario

Richard Paul Bozzato's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario

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Richard Paul Bozzato

May 27, 1955 - May 18, 2026 (70 years old)

Toronto, Ontario

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The memory of Richard Paul Bozzato (Toronto, Ontario), who passed away on May 18, 2026 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Paul Bozzato to pay them a last tribute.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Richard leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Attilio Victor and Sadie Bozzato; his daughter Rebecca; his wife Valentina; his siblings, Denise and Kenneth; his brother-in-law Jim; and his nephew David.

Richard will be remembered by family, friends, and colleagues for the kindness and thoughtfulness he brought to those around him, as well as his lasting contributions to Canada's life sciences community.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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May 27, 2026

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May 27, 2026

Robert wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Bozzato family: Please accept my sincere condolences. I have known Rick as an industry colleague since 1991 when I joined Allelix. We stayed in touch over the years. We would regularly meet up over coffee to discuss start-ups and collaborations and industry gossip. I last saw Rick in the fall of 2024. I always enjoyed our interactions. He was a great person to have known. May you find comfort in your memories and the support of friends and each other.”


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May 25, 2026

Paul Ramsay wrote a sympathy message

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Rick’s sudden passing. Although I knew him professionally, it was clear that he was a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and supportive person who cared deeply about the people he worked with. I recently spoke with him at the Bloom Burton conference, and once again appreciated his warmth and sincerity. Rick made a lasting impression on many in the life sciences community and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Paul Ramsay”


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May 25, 2026

Milica Radisic wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Bozzato family, We were deeply saddened to learn of Ricks sudden passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We feel truly fortunate to have had Rick mentor our company. He was a remarkable person and brought honesty, calm judgment, and precisely the right insight to every conversation. It is rare to meet someone with such a wealth of experience, generosity of spirit, and genuine dedication to helping others succeed. His guidance and presence will be deeply missed, Milica Radisic”


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May 25, 2026

Sherif Louis wrote a sympathy message

“I've known Rick since 2017, through my previous role as an Executive at Telo Genomics, a company that was located in the MaRS center. Since 2017, I have met with Rick many times. He was always a great supporter who brought enormous positive energy, deep experience, and knowledge in the industry, along with thoughtful understanding, especially during difficult business circumstances. His advices were always genuine and sincere. He will always be missed. Sherif Louis, CEO of CanVeer Biopharma”


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May 21, 2026

Boris Tsimerinov wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Bozzato family, Rick's sharpness of mind, kindness and desire to help people, companies and the society was inspiring. We really valued our time with him, his insights and his advice for our biotech enterprise. Please accept our sincere condolences. Please know that his lessons will not be forgotten and we hope the work that we do would have made him proud. Sincerely, Boris Tsimerinov”


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May 21, 2026

Rhonda LaRose wrote a sympathy message

“Valentina, Rebecca, Jim, Denise and David and Ken! We are so sad to hear of Rick’s passing! We will hold you all close as you grieve his loss! We are grateful to have known him! He has made a difference in this world through his family and his work! Sending love to you all! Bob, Rhonda, David and Don LaRose”


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May 20, 2026

Daniel Szulc wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Bozzato family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Rick’s passing, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Rick was a true entrepreneur-first mentor. Generous with his time, honest in his guidance, and deeply committed to helping others succeed. He provided immense support to us over the years and played a meaningful role in helping us grow into the company we are today. I will remember Rick with great respect, gratitude, and affection. Daniel”


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