Tony Mattine Obituary

MATTINE, Tony - (Trainer, Woodbine Racetrack) Peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Maria Elena and the late Erme Linda. Loving father of Mike (Stacey), Mary and John (Joanne). Cherished nonno of Monique, Riley, Melinda, Paul and Calleigh. Dear brother-in-law of Antonio 'Cheech' (Gina Roberto) and sister-in-law Virgilia. Tony will be forever loved by all his family and numerous friends and colleagues in the racing industry. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Jude's Church, 3265 Weston Rd., Toronto. Entombment to follow at Westminster Cemetery. If desired donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to www.wardfuneralhome.com

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Published by Toronto Star on May 23, 2009.

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Trish Lozynsky

May 25, 2009

Mike & John,

I fondly remember your father as being one of my first clients at Woodbine. He was always very kind to me and everytime I saw him. In the past few years he always welcomed me into his win photos should I be upstairs watching races. Your father was a warm kind gentleman who will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences are with you both on the loss of a parent and a mentor.

martin rogers

May 23, 2009

remember going to Tim Hortons and having a talk about how the horses went that morning and i always remember him telling me how to get dancing joey to relax and as we walk home joey couldn't wait to get his daily treat of a handful mints from tony i will never forget you tony.

When the clouds part and a ray of sun shines through
We look to the sky; and think of you.

You see our tears and feel our ache
We breathe you in with each breath we take

There is no need to miss, what is not gone
For you are right here, where you belong

You are the suns warmth on our face
Guiding us through this dark place

You are the whisper of the wind through the night.
That gentle sparkle in a stars light

You are the colours of the rainbow after a summers rain
Dazzling, vivid colour,s nothing could ever tame

You are the elegance found after a first snow
That small, beautiful,blinding glow

You made your own path from the start
And we continue to carry your footprints on our heart

When we stop to think of all we miss
Look around and think of this

Something so special & rare could never fade
& That is how we know you stayed

Because when the clouds part and that ray of sun shines through
We will smile, knowing that glimmer is you.

Geoff Walther

May 23, 2009

HI John and Mike,

Sorry to hear about your Dad. The few times our paths crossed he was

always decent to me. I used to enjoy being stabled in Tony's barn

and being part of what was going on. Certainly Pops was a very

cool character too. I like you guys too, best of luck in the future

and strength through these impossible times.

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