It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Palmira Zorzi (née Fasan), who left us on September 20, 2024 at the age of 94. God has reunited her with the true love of her life, her husband Rino.
Born on February 19, 1930, in Quinto di Treviso, Italy, Palmira married in 1950 and, after only a few years, joined her husband in Canada with her two young sons. She spent her life nurturing her family and building a strong bond with other immigrant families from the same region. The children were raised calling each other cousins. These were the new families created in their adopted country. There were many dinners, parties and so much dancing. She and Rino were wonderful dancers and when Palmira was on that dance floor, you could not find a bigger or happier smile.
She had a passion for cooking and was a true artist in the kitchen. Recipes were not part of the equation; she felt the ingredients and was so grateful when some of her friends would share how they had learnt to cook from her. Some of her recipes, however, were also a bit of a secret, no matter how hard we tried to imitate them, they were never the same.
Palmira also found joy tending to her plants, both inside the house and in her vegetable garden. She had, what they call, a ‘green thumb’ and plants would simply thrive when she cared for them.
She might not have thought so, but she was a very strong woman. Life had many challenges, but she endured and was a pillar of strength to her husband and four rambunctious boys. She loved most to reminisce about the old days, the days of card playing, of hunting, of fishing, of the time growing up with her four sisters. Her home country of Italy was always imprinted in her heart.
She is survived by her sons: John (Flavia), Oscar (Paula), Franco (Beatrice), and Luciano (Sue), Grandchildren: Carrie-Ann, Jeffrey (Mary), Chrissy (Jay), Jennifer, Nicole, Marc (Erika), and Brandon. Her legacy will live through her great-grandchildren: Alex, Tristan, Selena, Madison, Ethan, Cole, Kyla, and Noah. She will also be dearly missed and remembered by her relatives in Italy and friends here in Canada.
Visitation will be held on Friday September 27, 2024 from 3-8pm at the Jerrett Funeral Home- St. Clair, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, ON.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday September 28, 2024 at 10am, at St. Nicholas of Bari Church, 1277 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, ON. **Please note that parking is very limited at the church, we advise that family and friends go ahead and find parking. There is a GreenP located behind the church**
Entombment to follow at Prospect Cemetery.
If desired, Donations in Memory of Palmira Zorzi can be forwarded to the Canadian Red Cross.
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