Tribute

Born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Isernia, Italy, on June 19, 1941, Maria was the eldest of three girls and the only one in her family to immigrate to Canada, in 1959, to marry the love of her life, Settimio.

Surrounded by many friends and family who came to Canada before her, Maria raised three boys and supported the family as a dedicated housewife and hardworking seamstress. A city girl from Rome at heart, she grew fond of the new country and all the blessings it brought her children. She appreciated the finer things in life and would have liked to travel the world, but there was only one thing that ever really mattered to her, and that was the happiness and health of her children and their families. In recent years, it was her grandchildren who brought her the most joy; they all adored her.

Sadly, Maria passed away on December 29, 2016. She was predeceased by her eldest son Carlo and her parents Rosa and Carlo. She leaves behind her husband Settimio, sons Joe (Laura) and Roberto (Patricia), grandchildren Ian, Alexandria, Bradley, Anna, Grace and Dean and daughter-in-law Bronia.

We would like to thank Doctor Burns and the staff at Evergreen Care Unit and Willingdon Creek Village who did so much these past three years to help our mum. We also want to thank our aunts, uncles, many cousins and godparents who provided unconditional love and support.

Special thanks to Donna Newell, who treated our mum like her own, providing countless hours of therapy and hope to us all.