TRUSCELLO, Donald -
1945 - 2024
Don Truscello was born in Toronto to Vincent and Mary Truscello (neé Capito) and died in Toronto General Hospital on March 23rd, after more than two years of stoically facing off against three cancers.
Throughout his overwhelming challenges, he remained positive, patient, and determined, always drinking from the glass half-full.
He is survived by his soulmate of 40 years, wife, Brenda; his brother, Tony (Val); sister, Josie (Hal); in-laws, Carrie (Dan) and Bill (Kim); their families; and his aunt, Catherine.
After obtaining his Masters in English Literature at The University of St. Michael's College, Univeristy of Toronto, he taught with the Scarborough Board of Education sharing his love of literature and the value of critical thinking.
He coached hockey as well, a lifelong passion from his childhood days when he and Tony would watch the Leafs from the standing room area in the Gardens.
He had a sharp wit and generous sense of humour.
And he relished quiet time with choral and classical music ("Wouldn't you just die for Mahler?"), and celebratory sipping of good vino. For years he enjoyed his volunteer job as dishwasher at St. Peter's Winter Welcome Table.
Warm thanks to Dr. Keith Stewart at Princess Margaret Cancer Center, to the dedicated care teams of the UHN, and to our wonderful, supportive families, friends and neighbours.
A Memorial Mass will be held later. To honour Don, any charity is perfect, he gave to many, or simply sip a half-full glass and remember him.
Take the time to do what you love to do, he would say, "Take your time." .
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