Wafik Antoine “Tony”  Gazale
February 1, 1936 – December 3, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Sunday,  December 3, 2017  surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband  and best friend of Nina.
Loving father of  Mourad (Dona) and Karim (Tara).
Cherished grandfather of Sebastian and Lola.
He will be missed dearly by his sisters, nephews, nieces and all his in-laws in Egypt.
Wafik Antoine dedicated his life to teaching and worked tirelessly to enrich the lives of his students and all those around him. He will be remembered as a kind, funny and brave man who loved life and lived it to its fullest.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, December  8, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11am. at St George and St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church , 1081 Cadboro Rd. Ottawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the St George and St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church or to Hospice Care Ottawa www.hospicecareottawa.ca would be appreciated.