Antonio “Tony” Mota
January 4, 1950 – July 8, 2016
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tony. Tony passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday July 8th, in his 67th year, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Natalia (Marianne) for 42 years. Greatest father to Jaime and Stacy Mota and Julie and Michael Capretta. There was nothing Tony enjoyed more than being Avo to Alice, Olivia and Audrey, cherishing all the times they spent together. Loving and devoted son of Evangelina and the late Antonio Mota. Tony was the best son in law to the late Jaime and Alice Carvalho. Adored brother of John Manuel and Filomena Mota, Danny and Diane Mota, Giselda Viveiros and Albert Mota. Tony will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; John Jr., Andrea and Frank (Diamantina and Luca), Charles, Sara and Rachael. Tony touched the lives of many friends and extended family; always willing to help in any way he could. His sense of humor and character will be remembered and treasured by all who knew him. Throughout his illness, Tony fought with dignity and determination, never losing faith or hope. His love for life and the people around him gave him great strength. Thank you to all the friends and family who visited Tony while in hospital. Your presence made his last days happier. A special thank you to Dr. S. Hotte, Nurse Jan, Dr. Saunders, Dr. Shott, Dr. Park and the exceptional nursing staff at the Juravinski Hospital for their compassionate care. Friends and family may call at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton on Tuesday July 12th, 2016 from 2-4pm and 6-9pm. Vigil prayers at 8:30pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 63 Highway 20 East, Stoney Creek on Wednesday July 13th, 2016 at 10:30am. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made in Tony’s memory to Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember Foundation.
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as you ever can”
…. this is the Tony Mota we will keep in our hearts forever.