Maria Luongo

Maria Luongo passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born on June 16, 1928, in Cuccaro Vetere, Salerno, Italy, she then arrived in Canada in 1952 to be with her husband, Carmine.

Maria will be incredibly missed by her daughters, Anna and Anella, and her sons, Pietro (Ann) and Raffaele (Lisa). She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Jennifer (Paul), Christine, Natalie, Michelle, Nicholas and Olivia, as well as her surviving brother and sister, many in-laws, nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy and Brazil.

She now joins Carmine, her parents Raffaele and Antonia, sisters Irene and Antoinetta, and son-in-law Giuseppe in eternal rest.

We remember Maria as loyal, courageous, funny and strong, with a twinkle in her eye and a mischievous smile. “Mary” to those from Turner Street; Comare, Ma, or Nonna to all the friends and loved ones that grew up knowing there would always be sauce simmering in the kitchen, lemon cookies in the cantina and pizza being kept warm in the oven.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Arbutus Care Centre and Villa Carital for the comfort and compassion shown to Maria during her time in their care.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady Of Sorrows Parish, 555 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. Masks are kindly asked to be worn for the health and safety of all.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in Maria’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Villa Carital. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared on this website.