In memory of

Antonio (Tony) D'Archi

April 11, 1970 - February 8, 2021

Tony passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 8th, 2021 and is survived by his loving wife Briana, two children, Hannah and Emmanuel (Manny), his mother Maria, brother Ray, sisters Ana, Rosalia, Lisa and many extended family and friends. Family was the most important priority in his life, and he leaves a void in our hearts that can never be replaced.

Tony was a larger-than-life character who people naturally gravitated to and followed. He was easy to like and befriend, loyal and supportive to all in his life. He had a sharp wit and self-deprecating humour that lit up a room with smiles and laughter.

Tony worked at The Sports Network for over 20 years where he was the control room producer for the station’s coveted CFL on TSN property and also traveled to various sporting events including the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

He was a natural leader who wanted excellence from those he worked with, but always focused on the needs of his team and their goals over individual accomplishment.

Tony left the broadcasting industry in 2015 and chartered a new career path in communications which recently culminated in a role with the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.

It was a privilege to know and love him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. A celebration of Tony’s life will be planned for later this year.

Guestbook

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Rod Smith (CFL on TSN)

Entered February 16, 2021 from Toronto

The pandemic has made it so hard to properly mourn until a later day.
And yet, in the wake of Tony’s passing, I’ll remember a remarkable gathering that paid tribute to his life. An impromptu zoom call that included far more people than I expected to see, and could have easily included so many more.
Family, friends, co-workers from different eras of his lengthy career at TSN.
Each with a story of how Tony touched their lives.
There were plenty of laughs and tears, all respecting the kind of person he was…
…humble, kind, strong, loyal, hard-working, funny, serious, passionate, committed.

He worked hard and cared deeply for what he did, and for the people who meant the most in his life.
Hearing all of those stories only confirmed what I already knew…
That if our lives are truly measured by those we’ve touched, then Tony was a rich man.

I’m truly sorry for your loss.

Rod Smith

David Linds (Briana's work colleague)

Entered February 16, 2021 from Toronto

Briana, I was shocked to hear of the untimely passing of Tony. Please accept my condolences both to you and your family. May the joy of your memories together provide strength.

David

Matthew Scianitti (Coworker)

Entered February 16, 2021 from Toronto

When I started covering live CFL games in 2013, Tony made sure to call me and explain to me his expectations. But, he also took the time to get to know me. He showed patience and understanding — I was (very) new to television, and Tony never condescended to me, ever. I never forgot that. And when I finally made it to the Grey Cup sidelines four years later, Tony messaged me and told me I had ‘earned it.’ I felt ten feet tall after reading that. I’ll never, ever forget the belief Tony had in me and all my colleagues.