Thursday, May 26, 2005
For Everyone’s Information
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Domenic Troiano 1946 - 2005
Famed Guitarist, Composer, Producer
58th Birthday
 Photographed by Marcus Troiano   
Date of Photograph: January 17, 2004
 

In loving memory of
DOMENIC “Donnie” TROIANO
Famed Guitarist, Composer and Producer
January 17,1946 – May 25, 2005

 


Domenic “Donnie” Troiano passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 25  at age 59, after a courageous seven month battle with prostate cancer.  Born in Modugno, Italy, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Domenic Troiano began his musical career replacing Robbie Robertson (one of his early influences) in Ronnie Hawkins’ band. ~Later he became a member of various bands, including the Mandala and the James Gang – the latter replacing the departing Joe Walsh.

Troiano then struck out on his own and released his first, self-titled, solo album in 1972. By the mid ‘70s, Domenic’s profile was raised to another level when he became a member of the famed rock group, The Guess Who. When they disbanded Troiano began to dabble in diverse genres such as jazz and funk. These influences began to show in his subsequent solo releases in the late ‘70s. More recently, Domenic had concentrated his efforts on composing for film and television, while still making guest appearances as a session player for other artists.

Domenic’s family gave him great strength, support and love during his lengthy illness. He is survived by his mother, Pasqua Troiano; brother, Frank; sister, Gina; sister-in-law, Rita; nephews, Marcus and Julian; uncles Joe and Basilio; aunts, Nicoletta, Francesca, Marguerite and Grace; many cousins and former wife, Shawne Jackson.

Family and friends will be received at R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, North York (416-221-1159) on Saturday, May 28 6.00pm-9.00pm  and Sunday, May 29, 2.00pm-4.00pm and 6.00pm-9.00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Parish, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill (905-881-2786), on Monday, May 30,10.00am.  Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Mausoleum, 4570 Yonge St, Toronto.

Reception to follow at LeParc Banquet Hall, 8432 Leslie St, Markham (905.771.1270).

Donations to The Domenic Troiano Guitar Scholarship (c/o Metronome Canada Foundation, 118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2 (416-367-0162) would be welcomed by the family.