Sebastian (Sam) Ingraldi
Sebastian (Sam) Ingraldi
February 19, 1956 ~ June 8, 2025
Sebastian (Sam) Ingraldi, 69, of Mississauga, ON, passed away on June 8, 2025 at Mississauga Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 19, 1956 in the village of Vita, Sicily, Italy, Sam was the cherished son of Baldassarre and Filippa Ingraldi. In 1964, he immigrated to Toronto with his parents, and shortly after, welcomed his younger brother, Francesco (Frank) into the world. Together, they joined their cousins, aunts, and uncles, forming strong family ties that endured throughout Sam’s life.
A self-taught and gifted mechanic, Sam owned and operated his own automotive repair shop for 36 years. Located in Toronto’s Kingsway neighbourhood, his shop quickly became a beloved fixture in the community. He was deeply respected and trusted; not just for his skill and work ethic, but for the generosity he showed to his staff, customers, and local sports teams he proudly supported.
Sam was happiest spending time with his loved ones, and at his cottage on Lake Muskoka where he spent his time boating, barbequing, fixing anything and everything, and relaxing by the water. He was an avid golfer and connoisseur of home-cooked Italian food. But what Sam was best known for was his incredible kindness and generosity. He was always there to quietly support his friends and family through good times and bad, never wanting anything in return. He was a warm and welcoming host who loved gathering people together, hosting large social events at his home with special foods, wines, and champagne for any milestone. His legendary annual Sardine Tournament, weekly poker games, and countless birthday and holiday celebrations will be fondly remembered.
Sam is survived by his partner Dina; children Stephanie (Thomas), Christina, and Michael and their mother Anna; his adored granddaughter Eva; Dina’s children Michelle, Katherine, and David; brother Frank (Mary); mother; and many loving extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his father and his son-in-law, Dean. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor Street W, Etobicoke, ON.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Liver Canada in Sam’s memory.
Words cannot express my sadness, Sam was loved by so many people, and his passing is a profound loss. He was a loving friend of my family, my father Antonio’s compare, and in his passing he has taken a part of me with him that I will feel the rest of my life. I love you so much Sam, thank you so much for all the ways you helped me, and I promise to carry the memory of you with me forever.
My deepest condolences to his loving family, Anna, Stephanie, Christina and Michael.
My sympathy also goes out to my father Antonio, his close friends, and all the guys at Kingsway Auto.
I put together a short tribute video to Sam, I’ll post the link here for anybody who’d like to watch.
God bless.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ctjx429up3sliu46up2a/Video-2025-06-12-13-41-14.mov?rlkey=b6u2zo2bbl9yt1hqdb4z9ly45&st=7xz1rwzw&dl=0