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Fabio Sementilli Obituary

July 13, 1967 - January 23, 2017 Fabio Sementilli passed away suddenly in Los Angeles. An award-winning hairstylist, celebrated beauty executive and larger-than-life iconic figure in beauty education, Fabio is mourned by the salon industry internationally. Loving husband to Monica, devoted father to Gessica, Isabella and Luigi. Fabio leaves a large extended family in his native Toronto, including his mother Maria Sementilli, stepfather Davide Verre, sisters Loredana Picillo and Mirella Rota. Fond son of the late Luigi Sementilli, son-in-law to Filomena and Orfeo Crescentini, brother-in-law to Anna Larsen and Barbara Crescentini and beloved uncle to Anthony, Daniel, Massimo, Vanessa, Gianfranco, Erik, Matthew and Giuliana. For his friends near Los Angeles, viewing will be Sunday, January 29 from 9 to 5 at Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary, 6909 Canoga Avenue, Canoga Park. See www.gateskingsleygates.com. In Toronto, visitation will take place the evening of February 2 and all day February 3 at Fratelli Vescio Funeral Home, 8101 Weston, Woodbridge, Ontario. Call 905-850-3332 for hours. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 4 at 9:30am at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 150 St. Francis Ave., Woodbridge, Ontario. For those unable to attend services, Coty Professional Beauty will celebrate Fabio's life and legacy in the coming weeks at a public memorial; details to come. A college fund will be established for Gessica and Isabella at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked Fabio's friends to make donations in his name. In Canada, to the Women's Empowerment International Foundation, www.weif.org/; the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=386037&pxfid=386037 and to Yellow Brick House, yellowbrickhouse.org/. In the U.S., to the Alzheimer's Association, act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=386037&pxfid=386037 and the Red Cross, www.redcross.org/donate/donation.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 29, 2017.

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Pndi Bal

July 8, 2025

Mirella & Sementilli family. Now Fabio may rest in peace. The power of Love, Good and Prayer. Until we meet again Fabio see your smile and hear your laughter. God Bless.

Mimi

July 7, 2025

Heartfelt condolences to Fabio's kids and family and all who loved him. Even though we never met, I really feel like I know you Big Daddy... and I would have liked to know you, very much. What an amazing, generous, loving father, brother, husband, son, and friend you were... and are. xoxo

joe patania

April 17, 2025

fab so sorry your gone we use to b neighbours on greenlaw

Luisa

April 12, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Ruddy

March 11, 2024

I met Fabio in Chicago twice at a hair show , I also saw him in Vegas ! He was a wonderful Amazing Man , Was so sad to see this ! RIP Fabio

Julius Mitchell

March 19, 2018

RIP you seemed like lovely human being

Lisa

March 11, 2018

RIP

Orville Redenbacher

April 4, 2017

stay blesst my boi

Pndi Bal

March 14, 2017

Sincere condolences. We will miss your presence and that brilliant laugh and beautiful smile. We shall meet again.

Shannon Passant

February 28, 2017

Fabio will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a wonderful person.

Sabrina Sinapi-Napoleone

February 28, 2017

Lost for words.. my heart goes out to the family. Never forget the goodtimes and he will live on forever....Fabio your laughter was contagious, and your talent and advise will forever be missed, but carried with me forever. Your friendship will never be forgotten. Modelli family was where I first began..... I'm thankful for the inspiration you gave.

joe patania

February 21, 2017

i grew up with him i was his next door neighbour in 1974 his sisters might also remember me joe patania

AnnaMarie Sisti

February 11, 2017

I am mortified to hear such tragic news on our little Fabio that my mom used to babysit when he was a child.
My deepest condolences to the Mother Maria,Loredana and her family and Mirella and her Family, from a dear neighbour who shared a beautiful friendship with your family and saw our Dear Fabio grow up. What a shame.
Can you contact me at 0872 609225 , in Italy, or my email address is [email protected]. I would appreciate a simple email with Maria's phone number so I can call to talk to her.
My prayers are with you all, especially his lovely wife and children.

February 10, 2017

My deepest sympathies goes to all of Fabios family from an old neighbour that has not seen him or the family for many many years. We moved back to Italy in 1983 and lost track. He must have been an amazing person. May he rest in peace.CATHY Sisti
Of 12 Greenlaw Ave. Toronto

February 7, 2017

How fortunate I was to be a part of Fabio's learning platform.
To watch him participate in his first hair design competition, work on his first in-class client and to share daily laughs as we all came together with vision. His passion for hairdressing was exuberant. Finding out that he had made it to the top was not a surprise, he knew what he wanted and worked hard for it. From what Ive come to learn Fabio was his own success and had a beautiful life, its just unfortunate that it was taken from him much to early. Sadness and pain will be felt by many but time will play its part and help with much healing.
The best we can do collectively is to "PAY IT FORWARD" by sharing with others what Fabio would gladly share with us, his love, kindness, compassion, humour, vision, hope and his passion for life.This will keep his light shinning here on earth. Take a moment, look up to Fabio and smile, Im sure he would love that. I send blessings and white light to all family members and close friends of Fabio's especially his mother.
CLASS OF 85-87, MARVELLE HAIRDRESSING SCHOOL Loriana Biasiotto

wendy bach

February 7, 2017

My deepest condolences to all of the family and friends. Till we see him again........

Sandra Valente

February 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife children and his entire family. Tragic loss RIP Fabio

Bettina Roth

February 4, 2017

My condolences to the whole family. May you find the strength to carry on without Fabio who was a such wonderful, inspiring person.

Bärbel Hopf

February 3, 2017

My deepest condolenc

pina ferraro

February 3, 2017

My heart felt condolences to the Sementilli family and those who were blessed to know Fabio. May God give you strength during this painful time and may you all take comfort in the memories Fabio leaves behind.. ❤ For our world lost a hero the heavens called their angle home, he will live on through each who loved him so.

Dennis Crupi

February 2, 2017

My deepest Condolences to the Family for the loss of a great man and Mentor. I was happy to have met Fabio and learn from him while sharing a few laughs with him. May his legacy live on!!

Len

February 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to Fab's family and friends on such a tragic and senseless loss. I went to high school with Fab. It's been many years since I'd seen him but it's clear that his infectious smile and giving heart have touched so many people through his life. May God bless you all.

Glenn Douglas

February 1, 2017

Please accept my deepest condolences on your tragic loss. I have very fond memories of Fabio from high school, he will be deeply missed! God bless you Fabio.

Rose Santucci nee Vecchiarelli

February 1, 2017

My deepest condolences to Fabio's family. His life was shortened but he touched so many people's lives and will be remembered for his love for life; his kindness; his humour and his laughter. I remember our elementary school days at R.W. Scott he would enlighten the hallways and bring smiles to many of his classmates and teachers. Fabio will always be remembered for who he was-a wonderful person. As for his mom, Maria, and his family, may God give you strength to carry on as Fabio would have wanted you too. A big hug from the Vecchiarelli family at Dufferin & St. Clair where we all made our first footprints together. Rest in peace Fabio until we meet again. Deepest sympathy.

Fabio Tarantino

February 1, 2017

Big Fab You will never be forgotten! Lower Greenlaw forver!!!

George, Marcella, Joseph and Olivia Berton

February 1, 2017

Our hearts are forever broken.. we will cherish the memories and hold them close to our hearts. Fabio we miss you with all our being and wish more than anything that you could come back to us... sending all of our love to Monica, Luigi, Gessica and Isabella.

Carlo

February 1, 2017

Such a special human. The lives you've touch are many and you will be missed by all. My condolences to your beautiful family for such a heartbreaking loss. God bless you Fabio and may rest in peace.

Nick Trombetta

January 31, 2017

Fabio...God has a special angel by his side. My condolences to your beautiful family. You touched so many people with your light. To say you will be missed is beyond what words can describe. To a mother and her children, and your family, all this is so senseless, to us who respected you in our professional life, goes out our respect to them. Mi mancherai carissimo fratello.

Susan Corso

January 31, 2017

My heart goes out to Monica, Jessica Isabella, and Luigi. They had a most loving caring husband and father who was especially adored by Mena, Orfeo and Frank! My deepest condolences for what can only be such a heartbreaking tragedy. May the grace of God comfort you all at this time. Sending all my love, Susan Corso and Family. I will never forget Fabio's engaging charm and his friendly smile! RIP Fabio

Nick Themistocleous

January 31, 2017

Fab was an icon, mentor,role model and so much more. Most importantly he was a friend to us. The world got a little darker with him gone.
Know that his light will shine upon the whole Semetilli clan and us all.
We all love you Fabio and will miss you dearly.

Mary Foxwell

January 31, 2017

Fab,
Your time was cut short however your reach was long❣ You touched more people then you will ever know, you made the world beauty better for us all!
I send your family prayers and love for healing during the most difficult time one will ever face. Shine down on us all and God speed man❤

Joyce Labelle

January 31, 2017

My sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Mr. Sementilli. And also to the Coty family. I didn't know him personally but I heard only good things about this man. I send my prayers to his family and I hope they will find some peace and I know he will be warching over all of them from up there. RIP xxx

Jenny Romano

January 31, 2017

Monica, Mirella and family, I am so sorry for this terrible loss. Fabio was such an angel on earth, always so positive and encouraging and willing to help. You are all so lucky to have the most amazing angel now watching over you and I know he is looking down on u know giving u all the strength to go on. ❤

George & Daniela Grozdanovski

January 30, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Sementilli Family. Our hearts are broken. I've known you all my life Fabio and I can't believe you are gone! Rest in peace dear friend.

Kristin Woolever

January 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to your beautiful wife, son and daughters. I am so sorry for your family. It is an honor to call you my mentor and friend. May you dance with angels sweet Fabio. I will forever remember your beautiful smile and you will always have a permanent place in my heart. Rest In Peace.

Regina

January 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to your family. Fabio I never got the chance to pull you aside and tell you what you meant to me as a passionate professional in our industry. I truly wish I would have. You had such a way of making every single person feel important. What a legacy you have created. What a great impact one person can have....

Jessika Macleod

January 30, 2017

You made and impact on me. You stamped passion, in every word , into my work when I felt like I had lost it. You are one of a few mentors in my life that made me always want to be better than I was and pass that torch down to the people I also had the ability to teach. Thank you for everything you did . You will be forever missed. Thank you and to your family and friends, may you find peace in his legacy in hard times. Breath and love.

Yvonne Sharples

January 30, 2017

My Sincere condolences to your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Fabio and your family will always be in our prayers . God Bless . RIP Fabio .

Evangeline David

January 30, 2017

All my condolences to the family in this sad period. He was a wonderful person and really touched everyone of us. I wish that you can find peace when you will look all the things he has done and look back into your memories... You can be proud to have the chance to know him and be his family members. Angels always finds their way to join the other Angels... God bless you.

Amy Bliss

January 30, 2017

As a Wella Colorist for the last 12 years I am so appreciative of everything he stood for and am sorry I never met him.I was taught by his students and felt the love. I am so sorry for the loss his family must be feeling ... thank you for all the amazing work Fabio...we will color the world thinking of you
Amy Bliss

Vanda & Sal Carino

January 30, 2017

Fabio may you rest in peace wrapped in your loving Papa Luigi's arms. No words can express my sorrow. You will forever live on through our son Luigi,and your daughters Gessica & Isabella. You have left a profound legacy for your children to be very proud of. My condolences to you Monica, may all the wonderful memories you have shared with each other comfort you with strength during this very difficult time.

Grant

January 30, 2017

To Monica, kids and all family. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. My heartfelt condolence goes out to you. Grant. Vancouver

January 30, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family Monica. May God gave you strength now and always. RIP Fabio.
Nick & Nicki Fava (Maple, ON)

Bob Giannicchi

January 29, 2017

My sincerest condolences during this difficult time to the Sementilli family. RIP Fabio "Big Daddy" You will be missed by many.

Anthony Famularo

January 29, 2017

I went to high school with Fabio, and although I haven't seen him in quite a while, I have the clearest image in my mind of him creating so much joy with his sense of humour, day in and day out. I hope it's some small solace to his family that there are thousands of people in the world today who've been inspired by his goodness and generosity. Rest in peace, Fab!

Annie Leibman

January 29, 2017

Fabio you have left an indelible mark on my heart. I will miss your kindness, laughter and passion dearly. May you find everlasting peace.
May your family gain strength and solace now and in the future as they remember the wonderful son, husband and father you were.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers always.

Marci Messinger

January 29, 2017

May angels lead you in

Vince and Cathy Mannella

January 28, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to Fabio`s family and friends. Fabio may the Lord take you by the hand and bring you to the place of eternal life where you will rest in peace.

Alma Voloder

January 28, 2017

Dear Mirella, Monica and family, my sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of Fabio. It was Fabio and Mirella who were instrumental in the beginning of my hair styling career in Canada. I will be forever grateful and thankful for that opportunity. May he rest in peace and watch over his family from heaven.
Alma Voloder and family (Aurora, Ontario).

Hayley Doyle

January 28, 2017

You will forever be missed and continue to be an inspiration to me and our industry. Your kind heart will guide me in hard times and the sound of your laugh will brighten days. Monica and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God help heal you.

Tiffanie Pitimada

January 28, 2017

I will forever be grateful for Fab's advice and support over the years. With him, I felt I could achieve anything and I'm just one of thousands that felt this way. Fabio made this world a better place and his legacy will live in every stylist he touched. May God bless him. My deepest condolences to his family and all who loved him.

Maria Pattara

January 28, 2017

Mirella, Monica and family - our sincerest condolences during this difficult time. We will remember Fabio fondly, often and with a smile on our faces. Your family is in our prayers. Rocco Cisterna, Maria Pattara, Bruce Cisterna and family

Dino and Barb Biasone

January 27, 2017

Dearest Monica and family, we are lost for words. We were one of the lucky ones to have met such a beautiful family. We have many fond memories of our time spent together as neighbours and friends. Fabio, your vivacious laugh and kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you for all your positive words and love. We will truly miss you Fab. Love and condolences form the Biasone Family.

Tony Spina

January 27, 2017

Miss you Fabio. You will forever be remembered as a true gentleman. Your passion for our industry was like no one before you. All Hairstylist and our industry is on a better path because of your commitment. RIP my Brother.
My deepest condolences to Fabio's family and friends.

Starr Taxman

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to your family. I met Fabio a few years ago. He was a lovely man.

Sandra McColl

January 27, 2017

Our sincere sorrow for your loss. God Bless!

Bianca B

January 27, 2017

Condolences to the family

Anna and Marcello Bruni

January 27, 2017

Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Mary Vitale

January 27, 2017

My Deepest Condolences!

Mary Vitale

January 27, 2017

My Condolences to you All!

mary brigham

January 27, 2017

Sending Love and Light to the family. Fabio touched many lives...
Blessing from the Hoshalls Salon and Spa and Shades Family. Love

angela fleming halley

January 27, 2017

so sad to hear of this lost , a great spirit has left us to early.angela fleming halley .Toronto ont Canada.

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