LOMBARDO, Antonio Mariano Lombardo  -  died peacefully on June 11th, 2024, at age 89.

He is predeceased by his parents, Francesco Rocco Lombardo and Maria Giuseppa Russomanno, as well as his brothers, Nicola Lombardo (Anna, predeceased), Giuseppe Lombardo (Maria, predeceased), Carmelo Lombardo (Nicoletta, predeceased), and sister, Maria Grazia Lombardo (Nicola).

He is survived by his brother Onofrio Lombardo (Anna Maria), and sister Cosima (Pasquale, predeceased), and is the uncle to twenty-two nieces and nephews.

His first wife was the beloved Elodia Papasodaro (predeceased), with whom he had three children: Umberto (predeceased), Maria Pia (John), and Pasquale (Sylvia). He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Robert, and Elodia.

Later in his life, Antonio formed a loving partnership with Franca Naccarato, and became a treasured father figure to Francesca Martinez (Tony), and Marisa Naccarato-Pugliese (Thomas).

He is memorialised by Francesca and Marisa, as well as their children, Alexandra, Stefan, Elisa, and Tomas.

Antonio was born in Cardinale, Catanzaro, Italy, and immigrated to Canada in the 1960s.

Upon arriving in Canada, he worked in various fields. He was always resilient in the face of adversity, and deeply connected to his Roman Catholic faith.

Antonio is remembered fondly for his love of gardening, travelling, working as an extra in film and television, handiwork, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Antonio may be made to the Scarborough Health Network or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .

Details regarding the funeral mass and burial are provided at website .

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LONGBOTHAM, Ralph Gregory Longbotham   -  Passed away on June 8, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 87.

He lived his life with a positive attitude and optimistic outlook.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn (nee Basser), and was the proud father of Eric (Bruce) and Yvonne (Steve).

He was the beloved grandfather of Matthew and Sarah.

He also leaves behind his sister, Marilyn Goulter (Steve), and nephews Greg and Jeff.

Born in Toronto in 1937 to Ralph Longbotham Sr and Gertrude Hubert. He met the love of his life at a dance in 1963, and married Marilyn Basser at St. Boniface church in Scarborough in 1964. They settled in Scarborough and later in Pickering to raise their two children.

Ralph worked for 41 years with North York Hydro, before retiring and enjoying time with friends and family.

Ralph loved photography, was an avid reader, and was a big fan of science fiction.

He had many interests including politics, astronomy, as well as enjoying a good car race on TV.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and every person who had the pleasure of meeting him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.

Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME