Michael Stellato Obituary, Vaughan, ON Death – 35-Year-Old Local 793 Member Killed in Pickering Truck Accident
Michael Stellato, a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793, has died following a workplace accident at a construction site in Pickering, Ontario, on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was employed by the Crupi Group and was identified by his union as 35 years old.
According to a statement issued by Local 793 on November 3, Stellato was struck by a reversing dump truck while working at the site. Fellow union members attempted to save his life before first responders arrived, but he sustained fatal injuries.
The union also reported that the dump truck driver was taken to hospital after experiencing shock. Police and representatives of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development attended the scene, and investigations were underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Discrepancy in Reported Age
There is a difference between the age provided by the union and the age reported in news coverage citing police information. Local 793 identified Stellato as 35, while reports quoting Durham Regional Police described the deceased worker as 31. The discrepancy has not been resolved in the sources reviewed.
Union Pays Tribute
Local 793 expressed deep sadness over Stellato’s death, noting that his loss would be felt by his family, friends and colleagues at the Crupi Group, as well as union members who had worked alongside him over the years.
The union also encouraged members to support one another and made counselling information available to workers affected by the tragedy.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Funeral arrangements were listed in a published notice for visitation at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home in Woodbridge on November 9 and 10, followed by a Funeral Mass on November 10.
Michael Stellato’s death has brought sorrow to those who knew him and to colleagues in the construction industry. His passing also underscores the serious risks workers can face at construction sites.
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