De Marco, Tony
1956 – 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Tony on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in his 62nd year, after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Christine and dedicated father of Dylan and Cassandra. Cherished son of Giuseppina De Marco and the late Modestino and son-in-law to Consiglia and Peppino Massarone. Survived by his brother John (Yael) De Marco. Tony will be missed by his sister-in-law Joanne (Cosimo) Barillari. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Carmina (late Michael) Iampietro. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, his nephew and many close friends. Tony was employed by the HWCDSB for 33 years, where he was a department head as well as a football coach, winning a Jr. Championship at St. Jean de Brebeuf. For 31 years he was the Head of Special Education at various schools: St. Jean de Brebeuf, St. Thomas More and Cathedral. Tony pioneered the summer school programs in special education and was an instructor of the Educational Assistant Program at Mohawk College. He also travelled through Ontario and Quebec to advocate for Special Education Integration. Through his years of dedication, Tony was awarded the Canadian Teacher of the Year Award in 2005 and the CEC Teacher of the Year Award in 2004. In addition, Tony was a past volunteer for Festitalia Vino & Amore. A physical fitness enthusiast, Tony could almost always be found working out at Goodlife Fitness.
Visitation will be held at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 947 Rymal Road E. Hamilton on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 3-5pm and 6-8pm. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Thursday at 3pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Regina Mundi Roman Catholic Church, 631 Mohawk Rd W, Hamilton, on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:30 am. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.baygardens.ca