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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Maria, with her family by her side at Riverview Health Centre, on Tuesday January 7, 2013 at the age of 97
Mom will be lovingly remembered and is survived by her daughters Virginia (Agostino) Pallone, Loretta (Guiliano) Scarpino, Marina ( Gabriele) Di Nella, son-in-law Raffale Aiello, grandchildren Greg (Janice) Pallone, Silvana Pallone, Carmine ( Anita) Scarpino, Tony (Rosa) Scarpino, Julie Scarpino (Tom), Joe Aiello, Tony (Leah) Aiello, Fabrizio (Fil)Di Nella, Adriano ( Brook) Di Nella, Dario ( Josette) Di Nella, sister in law Natalina Scerbo , 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
She was predeceased by her husband Antonio, daughter Fiorina Aiello, sisters Carmela and Carolina, brothers Francesco, Arcangelo and Pietro.
Maria was born in Amato, Italy November 3, 1916. She immigrated to Canada in 1955 to join her husband, daughter and son-in-law. She faced life’s challenges with patience and strength. As a true matriarch, her family and home were her main priorities.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Church 510 River Avenue with Father Sam Argenziano as the Celebrant. Friends are invited to extend condolences to the family from 10:00 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m. eulogy will begin at 10: 45 a.m. Entombment will take place in the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum, at Waverley Memorial Gardens 1501 Waverley Street.
Pallbearers will be Greg Pallone, Carmine Scarpino, Tony Scarpino, Joe Aiello, Tony Aiello, Fabrizio Di Nella, Adriano Di Nella, and Dario Di Nella.
The family wishes to thank the home care workers as well as Riverview Palliative unit nursing staff.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Maria’s name to Holy Rosary Church: 510 River Ave, Winnipeg MB R3L 0E1 , Canadian Diabetes: Suite 20 – 310 Broadway, Winnipeg MB. R3C 0S6 or Cancer Care Manitoba: 193 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg MB. R3E 0V9
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