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Anthony (Tony) Formosa
February 26, 1934 - January 25, 2025
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Born: Antonio, Alfredo, Carmelo, Domenico Formosa
Known to all as Tony Formosa
On the morning of January 25, 2025 Anthony Formosa “Tony” passed peacefully at Willingdon Creek Village in Powell River, BC.
Tony was born February 26, 1934 in the city of Valletta on the island of Malta. As a young man Tony immigrated to Canada in 1954 and joined some of his sibling in Powell River BC. Tony came to Canada as a Ticketed Marine Engineer and secured work with Macmillan Bloedel Mill.
Tony married Theresa Marie Brennan in September of 1958; they had 3 children. In 1967 Tony moved his family to Vancouver to continue his engineering education and once completed had acquired his 1st Class Steam Engineer Ticket. In 1969 he accepted a position as Supervisor in the Steam Plant at Macmillan Bloedel Mill and moved his family back to Powell River, there Tony lived out the rest of his life.
Tony was a friend to all, a very kind hearted and caring soul who had many hobbies and interests over his lifetime including gardening, wine making and tinkering in his workshop. Tony loved to travel and in amongst all his travels he visited his beloved homeland many times.
Tony is predeceased by his son Anthony (Feb 2000) and survived by his second wife (Gail) his two daughters Donna (Roger), Barbara (Gerd), his step-daughter Holly (Shane), grandchildren Michael (Lucy), Tyler, Ryan, Garrett (predeceased 2011), Jason, Mary, Jessie, Anthony (Audrey), Jared (Nicole), Tanner (predeceased 2024), Shannon (Luke), Kirsten, Owen (Julie), great Grandchildren Jacob, Emily, Sophie, Isla, Meadow, Beau; his brothers Albert and Ronnie; and all his many nephews and nieces.
A special thank you to all the wonderful staff at Willington Creek Village where Tony spent his last few years, we are eternally grateful for the loving care you gave our dad, and to Dr. Evans for your understanding and care you provided Tony.
Tony was most loved and will be dearly missed.
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From: Stubberfield Funeral Home
Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd. Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Nanci (Formosa) Dalzell and Greg Budahazi
Relation: Niece
My dear cousins, Barbara and Donna. You are wonderful daughters to your dad. He has a special spot in all our hearts. Far too many memories to share. While the “quiet one” of our Formosa senior clan, his talent, smile, laugh and warmth resonate deeply. We were so lucky to have uncle Tony in our life’s. (Photo from 2016, uncle was one of our first visitors in Courtenay).
From: Tony and Sue Formosa
Relation: Uncle
Donna and Barbara. We are very sorry for your loss.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
April 5, 2025
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Church of the Assumption
7109 Glacier Street Powell River BC
Powell River, BC Canada V8A 1R8
Reception to follow in the hall next door to the church.
7109 Glacier Street Powell River BC
Powell River, BC Canada V8A 1R8
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