The grandfather of Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Victor Mete was amongst these killed in a mass taking pictures in Vaughan, Ont. on Sunday.
The NHL membership mentioned in a press release Tuesday that 79-year-old Vittorio Panza, one among 5 individuals killed by a shooter armed with a semi-automatic handgun at a highrise rental constructing, was Mete’s maternal grandfather.
Panza’s accomplice, Rita Camilleri, 57, was additionally killed.
In accordance with a tribute written by members of the family, Panza, an Italian immigrant, was captivated with music. He was a husband, a father to 3 daughters, and a proud ‘nono’ to seven grandchildren.
Mete signed a one-year cope with Toronto in July after six seasons break up between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old has performed 11 video games with the Leafs this season.
“The Toronto Maple Leafs are shocked and saddened by the tragic taking pictures that befell in Vaughan this previous Sunday,” the staff mentioned. “Our hearts exit to Victor and his household, to all of the households and pals of these affected, and to the local people.”
Their was a second of silence for the victims of the Vaughan taking pictures earlier than the Maple Leafs-Tampa Bay Lightning recreation on Tuesday night time at Scotiabank Enviornment in Toronto.
