It is with sorrow that the family of Benjamin C. Travassos announce his peaceful passing at home on January 3, 2025, in his 85th year.
Benjamin was the beloved husband of the late Carmina Travassos for 63 years and a loving father to Fatima Labinowicz, Carmina Oliveira (Joe), and Benjamin F. Travassos. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Tara Nagentheren (Shandeep), Erika Saraiva (Jon), Emily Osmow (Ben), and Abigail Oliveira.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, Açores, Portugal, Benjamin emigrated to Canada in 1973. He was a man of deep faith and a pillar of the Portuguese community, with a lifelong love for the Filarmonica band.
Visitation will be held at Cardinal Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4 PM to 8 PM. A funeral mass will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Toronto, on January 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Park Lawn Cemetery.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Cardinal Funeral Homes.
