A procession honoring fallen Toronto police officer Const. Marc Pinizzotto will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The event will bring his remains to a funeral home as the city mourns the loss of a dedicated officer.
Details of the Procession
The Toronto Police Service announced that the procession will begin in the morning, escorting Const. Pinizzotto from the coroner’s office to the funeral home. The route will allow the public to pay their respects along the way. Specific times and roads will be shared closer to the event.
Community Response
Flags at police stations across Toronto are at half-mast. Chief Myron Demkiw expressed deep sorrow, stating, "Const. Pinizzotto made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our city. We stand with his family and colleagues."
The officer died following an incident earlier this week. Details remain under investigation, but police have confirmed it was a line-of-duty death. No further information has been released pending the investigation.
Support for the Family
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Pinizzotto’s family, raising over $100,000 as of Saturday. The Toronto Police Association is also providing support.
The procession is expected to draw hundreds of officers from across the province, as well as emergency services personnel. Members of the public are encouraged to line the route, maintaining social distancing.
Const. Marc Pinizzotto served with the Toronto Police Service for 12 years. He is remembered as a devoted officer, husband, and father. His death marks the first line-of-duty fatality for the service since 2022.
