SALVATORE RUSCICA – Salvatore Ruscica, born March 29, 1935, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2024, in Toronto. Son of the late Sebastiano Ruscica and Mary Josephine Marino. Youngest sibling of the late Anne, Mary, Nell, Alice, Nancy, Tom, and Frank. Loving father to the late Sebastian John. Predeceased by devoted son-in-law Joel. He is survived by his daughters, Mary-Martha (Saul) and Anne-Marie, grandchildren, Rebecca (Chaim), Samuel (Kelli), Natasha, Hava (Ted), and Halle (David), and great-granddaughters Ellie, Josephine, and Ruby. He is remembered by Theresa Russell, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. May he be remembered for his quiet presence, strength and resilience.

Thank you to the medical team and staff at Donway Place and to the nurses, doctors, and staff at North York General Hospital unit 7SE for their excellent and compassionate care.

Visitation, service, and reception will all take place on Tuesday, July 30 at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto. Visitation is at 10am, service at 11am. Internment at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Reception will follow immediately after internment at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre at 12:45pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to North York General Hospital Foundation (nyghfoundation.ca, 416-756-6944) or the charity of your choice. Cards and donation notifications can be sent to 67 Snowshoe Millway, Toronto, ON M2L 1T4.

May he rest in peace.