Former MPP and Toronto City Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti dies at 64

Former MPP and Toronto City Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti has died. He was 64.

Mammoliti’s son Christopher confirmed his passing to CityNews saying “we are crushed.”

“Dad was surrounded by his family when he passed. We are obviously devastated and are left with a tremendous void. Dad loved his family, his community and our beautiful city,” he said in a statement. “We respectfully ask for privacy at this time but will be sure to share the viewing information as it becomes available.”

Premier Doug Ford, who served on Toronto City Council with Mammoliti, said the news of his death was very sad and offered his condolences to his family.

“He was a very colourful person in a good way … It’s just terrible, terrible news, much too young,” said Ford.

In a tribute on Facebook, councillor Mike Colle said Mammoliti was “fighting for his life” at Sunnybrook Hospital before his passing.

“Condolences to his family and friends and may Giorgio’s memory be an eternal blessing. Rip Giorgio and Grazie Mille per tutti i sacrifici e lavoro,” said Colle.