Francesco Tantalo Obituary

In loving memory of Francesco Tantalo of Woodbridge, Ontario, who departed this world on February 18, 2026 at the age of 79. Francesco leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francesco Tantalo to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Francesco farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Francesco is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferdinando Tantalo and Maria Tantalo. He is survived by: his significant other Dr. Jane Veronica Mannington; his children, Nando and Katherine (Stephen); and his grandchildren, James and Olivia.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 20th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, February 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Ward Funeral Home - Woodbridge Chapel (4671 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON L4L1S6). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

If desired, donations may be made in Francesco's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. (https://app-hsfdonation.heartandstroke.ca). Click here to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.