Tony was the loving father of Nicholas “Nick” (Lynette) Paladino of Lethbridge and Luciana “Lucy” (Brent) Johnson of Lethbridge, as well as grandfather to Tate Anthony (Kimberly) Paladino of Coaldale; and great-grandfather to Kade Russell Paladino and Reeve Rodney Paladino. Tony is also survived by his two sisters, Dolores (Tony) Cardarelli and Mariella (Santo) Tallarico, sister-in-law Maria Paladino and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tony was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Lucia Paladino and brothers, Michele and Giuseppe Paladino.

Tony immigrated to Canada from Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, in May 1949. He began his life in Canada, working on his uncle’s farm and later, started his 36 year long career with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Maria joined Tony in Canada in June of 1953 and they were married a month later in Coaldale, Alberta. With a growing family, they relocated to Lethbridge in 1961, where they were welcomed by neighbors and friends alike. He was a sweet, gentle, kind-hearted soul with a passion for his family, his friends, his garden, his wine and his Italian heritage.

Tony was an active member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a founding member of the Romulus and Remus Italian Canadian Club.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. Following the Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, family and friends are invited to further share this day at the ITALIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE, 1511 St Edward Blvd North, Lethbridge, AB, for a time of fellowship, light lunch, and refreshment.

Thank you to all the health care staff at the CRH and Martha’s House for the wonderful and thoughtful care.

In memory of Tony and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (diabetes.ca)