Terrence Hubert Rozario, of Mississauga, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 15, 2022. He was born on March 11, 1924 in Lahore, India (Pakistan). In 2017, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Diamond (nee Plettell). Terrence was one of 10 children. He is predeceased by his siblings, Gladys, George, Denzel, Rita, Teresa, Peter, Gerald and Vernon. He is survived by his brother Charles Alfred “Alfie” Rosario as well as his 8 children; Mary (Les); Ingrid “Ingy” (Carlos); Richard (Jill); Lorraine; Sylvia; Frances (Bernie); Lesley (Robert) and Rebecca (Henry). After retiring from his career with the US Consulate General, Terrence kept busy playing racquet sports at the Seniors Centre, winning the Ontario Senior Championship in Tennis, Table Tennis, and Badminton. He was also instrumental in the introduction and promotion of pickleball in Ontario. When Terrence wasn’t cheering on his grandchildren he enjoyed cooking for his family, playing practical jokes, watching CNN, the Leafs, the Raptors, curling and many other sporting events. Terrence was adored by his 24 grandchildren, Quinn (Vanessa), Kristin (Tim), Jordan, Fran (Jason), Tanya (Harmeet), Justin, Lynne (Andrew), Tara (Ryan), Carlos “Andre” (Sara), Amanda (Jamal), Cassandra (Ron), Natasha (Eric), Derek, Adrien, Jackson, Hughston, Jenna (Ryan), Braeden, Brooklyn, Jayden, Lucas, Christopher, Emilija and Malique.
Terrence’s unconditional love and support has left a legacy that includes his 11 great grandchildren, Austin, Andy, Sophie, Eric, Casen, Ellie, Avery, Livia, Austin, Lyla and Atreus.
The world was a better place for the past 98 years because Terrence was in it.
Visitation will take place at The Simple Alternative – Mississauga, 1535 South Gateway Road, Mississauga, Friday April 22 from 1pm – 3pm and 5pm – 8pm.
A funeral mass will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 4070 Central Parkway East, Mississauga on Saturday April 23 at 10am. The internment will take place at Assumption Cemetery, 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga.
A reception will be held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road West, Mississauga at 12pm, following the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jumpstart (jumpstart.canadiantire.ca) would be appreciated by the family. Jumpstart “helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities”