London, Ontario
1930 - 2015
MARQUES - Antonio Dias Quietly, without warning, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Antonio Dias Marques passed away in his 86th year. Tony is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maria da Conceiao (Costa), his children: Maria (Tony DiCicco), Rosita (Clifford Madinger) and Joe (Tanya Masse), along with his grandchildren Serena and Sofia Di Cicco, Alida and Katrina Madinger, Bailey, Paiege and Matthew Marques. Also survived by his brother Jose(Maria do Ceu), his sister Maria (Fernando), his sister-in-law Maria Rita (Manuel dec.), brother-in-law Armindo Costa (Fernanda) and sister-in-law Maria Augusta Alves, all of Portugal. "Tio Marques" will be dearly missed by his twenty-two nieces and nephews, numberous great-nieces and great-nephews as well as his great-great nieces Lidia and Clara, and great-great nephew Duarte, all of Portugal. Tony was predeceased by his parents, Hermenejildo and Rosa, his in-laws Jose and Maria Costa, his brothers and sisters-in-law Manuel (Conceicao), Antonio, Bina (Manuel), Abilio and Francisco (Emilia), as well as a niece and three nephews. Tony was born in Vila Nova de Familicao, Portugal, on January 4, 1930 and immigrate to Canada in 1957. In the early years, Tony worked througout Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan before finally settling in London in 1960. Tony was grateful for all the friends he met through Holy Cross Parish and the Portuguese Club of London. Because of his time as a Police Officer in Lisbon, he was given his nick-name "Policia" by other members of the Portuguese community. After his retirement from Western University in 1990, Tony and Maria were able to travel throughout North America, but his favourite vacation was always a return to his roots visiting family and old friends. Tony will be missed by his many neighbours and friends throughout Canada, Portugal and the United States. Tony's family would appreciate memorial donations to Holy Cross Building Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family extends their sincere gratitude to all the paramedics and police officers who did their best to help Tony. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. on Friday, October 30, from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, (Elm St at Hamilton Rd) on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. followed by entombment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London.Online condolences and guest book at www.oneilfuneralhome
Rosita, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Ned and I remember your Dad as a quiet and distinguished gentleman. May you take comfort in knowing that he is at peace and will be watching over you.
Lynne & Ned Ringuette
October 30, 2015 | Mitchell, ON
To the Marques Family, I am so very sorry to learn that Mr. Marques has passed on.. I often remember the many times that I had the opportunity to see your family as your Dental Hygienist on Central Avenue.. Tony was such a sweet, humble man..He was really proud of all of you.. I cherish the candle holder which your family gave me when I retired.. My thoughts and prayers in the time to come will be especially with wife Maria and her children who loved and were loved so much by Mr. Marques.....
Dawn Cumming
October 30, 2015 | Bayfield, ON
Dear Tanya and Rosita. Thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Ettie and Greg Ramsay
Antonio Marques
October 30, 2015 | London, ON
Dear Marques Family.
We are very saddened to hear about
Mr. Tony Marques passing .
We were Honoured to have knowed him.
We will keep in our thoughts and prayers .
Tony & Maria Aguiar & Family
Tony & Maria Aguiar
October 30, 2015 | Kitchener, ON
So sorry to hear about Tony's passing. He was a good neighbor for many years.
Steve & Carrie Vaughan
October 30, 2015
Dear Maria, Rosita, and Family. We are saddened to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of coming over to your place to play as children. I always remember him as a good man. We offer our condolences and prayers.
Ana Tirolese [Bettencourt]
October 30, 2015 | London, ON
Thinking of you at this sad time Rosita, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Hill
October 30, 2015 | London, ON
D. Maria and family, we are very saddened to hear of Sr. Antonio's passing. We go back a long time. Be comforted in knowing that he was a good man and is now another star looking over you all. We will keep in our thoughts and prayers. Lena & Manuel Ventura and family.
Lena Ventura
October 30, 2015 | London, ON
Maria and family,
I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your father. He was a quiet and respected man who will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret & Frank Teves and family
Eduarda Resendes
October 29, 2015
