Giuseppina Calderone went to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 4th, 2023. She passed away peacefully in hospital in Toronto, Ontario, with her daughters by her side. Exemplary wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed and lives forever in our hearts.
Giuseppina was born on August 30th, 1939, in the small town of Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy. She was the eldest of four children to Provvidenza (Grigoli) and Cosimo Lo Bello.
Giuseppina was predeceased by her beloved late husband, Andrea Calderone. She is survived by her two daughters, Stina (Frank) Bondi and Enza Anna (Emanuel) Colucci and six grandchildren, Daniel (Christina), Joshua (Jessica), Bianca, Laura, Jonathan and Lucas. She also leaves behind her loving sister, Maria (Salvatore) Oppedisano and dear brother, Leonard (Patricia) Lo Bello. She is also now reunited with her late sister, Margherita Lo Bello.
Giuseppina spent most of her early life in Termini Imerese helping her family in the olive groves and vineyards, trained as a seamstress and later fell in love with her beloved Andrea. Together they emigrated to Canada in search of a better life. Settling in Toronto, she spent the next 62 years loving and caring for her growing family and friends. Giuseppina was a devout Christian and loved the Lord Jesus with all of her heart. Her faith was the backbone of her life and she left a Godly legacy for her family. She was known for her love of baking and sewing and would spend hours in the kitchen, hosting and making the most delicious meals, cookies and cakes for her family and guests. She was also a talented seamstress.
Giuseppina was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many people. She was a very warm-hearted and caring woman who always put others before herself. We will miss her deeply.
Visitation will be held at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home, 8088 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON on August 10th, 2023 from 3PM - 5PM and from 6PM - 8PM. The funeral service will be held at the Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home Chapel on August 11, 2023 at 10AM.
Giuseppina will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens at 33 Memory Gardens Ln, North York, ON following the funeral service.
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