Anthony "Tony" CELIMA

Anthony 'Tony' Celima passed away peacefully at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 90. He was the devoted husband of the late Liberata 'Betty' (née Perri) for 66 years. Tony was a loving and incredible father to Joe (Ann Mantini-Celima), Sandra (Sean Patricio), and Mary Ann Celima. He was a cherished grandpa to his grandsons Andrew (Kristen) and Jack Patricio. Tony was the dear brother of Cosimo (Connie) and Virginia Gallo and the loving brother-in-law of Santino (Nikki) Perri. He was predeceased by his parents, Giuseppe and Maria Celima, and his sister, Lucy Altomare. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bocchinfuso Funeral Home, 2 Regent Street, Thorold. Vigil Prayers will be recited at 4:15 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 21 Queen Street, Thorold. Rite of Committal to follow at Lakeview Cemetery.