A great leader is often described as someone who thrives on embracing challenges, fostering connections, and solving problems in pursuit of progress; someone who isn’t afraid to adapt, learn, and motivate others down the same road to success.
Liborio Gurreri, visionary architect and founder of Tor Can Waste Management and Tor Can ICI Roofing Inc, exemplified these exceptional traits, and more.
“Liborio was a friend who was always one to offer words of wisdom, encouragement, and advice. You could always count on him, and he never let you down. The same characteristics were evident in his approach to business. He always did what he said he would. There was no problem he could not solve.”
– Mark Veneziano, Partner at Lenczner Slaght LLP
All those who knew him, defined Liborio as a kind, committed professional who embodied the true spirit of entrepreneurism, embracing every triumph and defeat with one prevailing philosophy: “Only by exceeding our customers’ expectations can we hope to have the opportunity to earn their business another day.”
Liborio will be remembered as a celebrated member of the construction community in the GTA, and for his leadership and commitment to high-quality service and safety standards in the roofing industry.
“Liborio’s legacy cannot be measured by money, success, or material possessions. The relationships he built with his family, friends, and business associates made a profound impact that is rare for most people to experience. He leaves a meaningful and memorable mark on our lives. ”
– Italo Lunardo, Founder, President & CEO at LPI Mechanical Inc.
Liborio established Tor Can Waste Management in 2000, followed by Tor Can ICI Roofing Inc in 2019. Both wholly owned companies were built on the mantra “service over profit,” which became the guiding ideology that allowed the small enterprises to successfully challenge the corporate Goliaths of the day.
With five successful years in business, Tor Can ICI Roofing Inc’s expertise lies in the installation of commercial, industrial and institutional roofing systems using TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and traditional 4 ply tar and gravel buildup, always to the manufacturer’s strictly specified applications. The company is also proud to be recognized as a Soprema authorized installer, which is often cited as the best roofing system in the industry. The team continues to hone its re-roofing expertise in the property management sector in a manner that would make its founder proud – by exercising sensitivity to the needs of tenants while delivering the highest quality service that it helped garner the business of property management icons. Some of their most notable customer projects include Shoppers World Brampton, Iron Mountain, Yorkdale, McDonalds, and Rogers.
Liborio’s footprint was vast, but so too was his focus on the future and succession plans. This includes the 18- year mentorship of Michael Collura, VP, and the accompaniment of a handpicked management team that were all reared for their understanding of good business and a commitment to earning their clients’ trust daily.
Liborio’s brother, Domenic Gurreri, founder and President of Forest Group, remembers him as a “true gentleman, admired amongst his friends, family and the community alike. His dynamic energy had a remarkable way of filling any room with a sense of warmth. His absence has left a significant void in our lives. He will be forever loved and never forgotten.”
It’s safe to say that all those who knew and worked for Liborio Gurreri are grateful for his visionary leadership, commitment to quality, and tireless work ethic that guided him every step of the way, and the industry remembers him fondly.
Liborio also had a great spirit of generosity, which he demonstrated through his support and involvement with several charitable initiatives, including Josie’s Pink Truck Foundation, which the family launched in loving memory of his daughter, Josie.
