Salvatore Saverino

July 8, 1938 – October 14, 2022

With sadness, we announce the passing of Salvatore (Sam) Saverino, Owner of Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store in Toronto on October 14, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Caterina and devoted father to Julie (Tony Fuda), Domenic (Laura Crane) and Silvana (Sam Commisso). Proud nonno of Sarah (Anthony Vinelli), Katherine (Michael Guglietti), Vince (Emily), Michael and Christina and great-grandfather of Sophia, Matthew, Andrew, and Thomas. A dear brother to Rosa (Frank Bruzzese, predeceased) Steve (Mary) and Arturo (Pasqualina, predeceased). He will be missed by his nieces, nephews and their families.

Mr. Saverino had a life-long passion for the outdoors and he traveled the world to pursue his love for fishing and hunting.  He arrived in Canada from Italy in the early 1950’s with $50 in his pocket and the clothes on his back. He worked several jobs, including part-time work at Al Flaherty’s Army Store until he eventually purchased the business from the Flahertys in the late 1960’s. He grew the family business and expanded the building to accommodate a growing clientele.

Visitation will be held at Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin St., south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 2-8 p.m. and on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church (811 Lawrence Ave. W., at Dufferin St.) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Salvatore will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery (Bayview Ave. & Langstaff Rd. – south of Highway 407).

In memory of Salvatore, donations may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.