TOMMASINI .On Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Antonio "Tony" Tommasini passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Pine Grove Lodge, Kamloops. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Regina, his children Bruno (Noreen) of Maple Ridge, Lena (George) of Nanaimo, John (Linda) of Surrey, Elda (John), Vito (Karen) and Dave (Cindie) all of Kamloops. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Gina, Erin, Sheldon, Luke, Murray, Nick, Steve, Alex, Anthony, Mark, Brian, Eric, Brandon and Robert and by his great grandchildren Jack and Isla. He also leaves behind the wonderful residents and staff of Pine Grove Lodge, where he has resided for the past six years. Tony was predeceased by two of his sons in 1954, Vito and Aldo. He was the last surviving sibling of a large Tommasini family. Born in Treviso Italy, Tony was one of 18 children. He was a veteran of the Italian Army. In 1954 he immigrated to Canada to find work and he ended up in Kamloops, where he got a job with CP Rail. His wife joined him two years later with four small children. He worked with CP Rail for 35 years, retiring in 1979. His retirement years were spent gardening and looking after his grandchildren, whom he cherished. The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Grove Lodge for all they have done for our father over the past six years. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 30, 2009 in Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with Reverend Father Peter Nguyen, Celebrant. Following the service, Tony will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Donations in Tony's name may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T1. Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from http://www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com