Thursday, January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

TASI, David

Feb. 13, 1963 – Nov. 26, 2022.

David Tasi, of Toronto, prepared and enjoyed his very last, perfectly-brewed cup of coffee on November 18 in Victoria, BC, at age 59 – two very-content years into retirement.

Known for his keen intellect, David effortlessly cruised through the gifted program in school, and went on to dabble in aviation before settling into a career at the Ford Motor Company in Oakville, a suitable choice for someone who loved cars. Classic motorcycles were another passion. He spent years working on his beloved 1977 Honda 750 – the envy of many a King West hipster. On the side, he earned a certificate in accounting. It surely contributed to discovering a multi-year error by Revenue Canada, which resulted in a substantial tax refund.

David’s long and successful career at Ford was only rivaled by his career as a bon-vivant which began modestly, sneaking out of Appleby College to the only Oakville bar that would serve 15 year olds. It culminated in Toronto where he could be found having dinner and making friends at the bar in any one of Toronto’s top restaurants. Known as one of the greatest tippers of all time, he never met a server, fellow patron, or a negroni with a beer on the side, that he didn’t like. David carried on his appreciation of fine food in Victoria, where meals were made better by the company of his much-loved mom. He loved his healthy lifestyle in Victoria and the city’s natural beauty and vistas. Enjoying the outdoors became part of his daily routine.

David, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident, is survived by his mother, Eta Tasi Hall; sister, Mary Tasi Baker and family; and a large family of friends he chose. He will be remembered as a smart, stylish, generous, and infinitely sociable man, who never failed to demonstrate how much he loved his people. In lieu of flowers, Donations to Doctors without Borders in David’s memory are appreciated.

1 COMMENT

  1. I knew Dave through work, Pasquale Bros.
    Used to serve him on Friday mornings, he was everything that the obituary described. Had the pleasure of meeting his mother and sister over the years.
    Retired as covid hit, and guess Dave did after me.
    Will be missed, I recognized his photo in the Globe.
    Condolences
    Anna Marie

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