The Toronto Maple Leafs, a National Hockey League team, confirmed Mr Panza was the maternal grandfather of its defenceman Victor Mete.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting that took place in Vaughan this past Sunday," the statement read.
Mr Dada, Chief MacSween said, was a "great son and brother" who "always wanted to serve his community and help those in need". He added that Mr Dada had spent half his life in Canada.
Russell and Lorraine Manock were soul mates, he said, "devoted to each other and their family".
