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Joseph CALLEJA

Joseph CALLEJA obituary

Joseph CALLEJA Obituary

CALLEJA, Joseph December 21, 1924 - December 21, 2018 A life devoted to art and teaching Joe died on his 94th birthday of complications due to merkel cell carcinoma. Born in Gozo, Malta, Joe came to Canada in 1958 with his wife Gina. He was a graduate of the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford, an artist, teacher much loved husband, father and friend. He leaves behind his daughter Anna, son-in-law Allan, grandsons Marcel and Antoine and many former students. A private interment has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 5th at 156 Kingsdale Avenue from 1 - 4 p.m. If you wish to make a charitable donation, a donation to an arts group in your community would be appreciated.

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 28, 2018.

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A pool party at the Callejas, 1979.

Trevor Clark

December 31, 2018

We'll miss you, Joe. You were a wonderful artist, an inspirational teacher, and a fine fellow.

December 30, 2018

I was lucky enough to have Mr. Calleja as my art teacher in high school. He was an incredible teacher, artist and to my teenage self, a most unique person. May he rest in peace. Carol (Scattergood) Wood.

Peter McLaren

December 30, 2018

Joe was a true renaissance man. He was a an artist, a great teacher, a very political and knowledgeable man. I enjoyed working with him and knowing him.

LF

December 28, 2018

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time and beyond.

December 28, 2018

My Deepest Sympathy to Gina and family. I was in Xewkija Gozo only this morning and I mentioned dear Joseph (is-Sur Calleja) as we fondly called him by my family. The Buttigieg Family. RiP dear Joseph. William Buttigieg, Ipswich UK,

Daphne Wainman-Wood

December 28, 2018

Dear Anna,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful father. He was a remarkable person, whom I have always admired, even though I did not know him well. He will be fondly remembered.
Unto joins me in sending our condolences to you,
Allan, Marcel and Antoine.
Daphne

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