Obituary for Tyzo David Toccalino
TOCCALINO, David John Angelo December 29, 1950 – October 27, 2021
It is with profound sadness, and much love, that the family of the man, the myth, the legend, the sculptor, the smartest man in the room, the confidant, the supporter of the underdog, the humanitarian, the patriarch, the advisor, the charmer, the eccentric, the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend the world has ever known, has passed away peacefully following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
David John Angelo Toccalino (also known as Tyzo or Tic among his peers) was born in Oakville in 1950 and spent many of his formative years beach-combing the shores of Lake Ontario. It was there that he discovered a lifelong passion of turning discarded items into beautiful works of sculptural art. He was an elected member of the Sculpture Society of Canada and has had his work displayed in numerous exhibitions and private collections.
A consummate artist who loved to create, Dave left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. Of all his creations, he was most proud of his children. His family meant more than anything in the world to him, something he proudly mentioned often.
Anyone who knew Dave was touched by his kindness, generosity and distinctly unique personality. He was truly a peacemaker and always a source of positivity. He will be deeply missed.
Following through with Dave's motto, "Be excellent to each other", the family asks that in lieu of flowers or donations, please consider engaging in unexpected and unsolicited acts of kindness.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
It is with profound sadness, and much love, that the family of the man, the myth, the legend, the sculptor, the smartest man in the room, the confidant, the supporter of the underdog, the humanitarian, the patriarch, the advisor, the charmer, the eccentric, the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend the world has ever known, has passed away peacefully following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
David John Angelo Toccalino (also known as Tyzo or Tic among his peers) was born in Oakville in 1950 and spent many of his formative years beach-combing the shores of Lake Ontario. It was there that he discovered a lifelong passion of turning discarded items into beautiful works of sculptural art. He was an elected member of the Sculpture Society of Canada and has had his work displayed in numerous exhibitions and private collections.
A consummate artist who loved to create, Dave left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. Of all his creations, he was most proud of his children. His family meant more than anything in the world to him, something he proudly mentioned often.
Anyone who knew Dave was touched by his kindness, generosity and distinctly unique personality. He was truly a peacemaker and always a source of positivity. He will be deeply missed.
Following through with Dave's motto, "Be excellent to each other", the family asks that in lieu of flowers or donations, please consider engaging in unexpected and unsolicited acts of kindness.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.