POLITO, Peter John Polito – 66, of Bowmanville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 27, 2024 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Peter was born on September 9, 1957, to Antonio and Lina Polito in Termini Imerese, Sicily.
He moved to Canada when he was 3 years old to Toronto, Ontario. He later started a career as a Produce Manager for Loblaws for almost 50 years.
In 1979, Peter met Sally, and they wed in 1983 going on to have 4 children, Anthony, Luca, Christopher and Sarah.
Peter was predeceased by his father and mother Antonio and Lina Polito, and his sons Anthony and Luca Polito. Peter is survived by his son Christopher (Samantha) Polito, and his daughter Sarah (Ryan) Smith. Peter was an adoring Nonno to his grandchildren, Lillian, Edward, Miles and Blake.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses of Lakeridge Health for all their kindness and care.
To honour Peter’s wishes, there will be no funeral services held. Interment will be held at Pineridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax on Friday July 5th 2024 at 1pm for those who wish to attend.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.