Maria Giuseppina Nardone

His only Son shone and embraced Maria at 84 years old into life everlasting on Saturday November the 5th, 2016 when she reunited with the love of her life Paolo of 57 years. It is also the first time that Maria looked into her mother’s loving eyes.

Loving and amazing Mamma to Anna and her husband Americo Tarantello and Vincenza Joseph of Winnipeg. Carrissima Nonna to John (Michelle) Tarantello Stoufville, Gina Tarantello Paris, Angelina (Michael) Grupstra Jennifer Klause Calgary, Ruth Ann (Ray) Penner Winnipeg and Melonie (Adam) Wilson Steinbach. Carrissima Nonnina to Sophia, Stella, Georgia, Olivia, Mia, Trinity, Chloe, Izobella and Cainan.

Predeceased by her parents Vincenzo and Anna Maria Nardone and stepmother Loreta Grossi of Italy. Dear sister of the late Raffaele (late Giovanna), late Stefano (Germana), late Antonio (Ester), Maria (Michele), Natalina (Tomasso) all of Italy, Amasio (Concetta) and Gino (Sandra) of Windsor.

Predeceased by her father and mother in law Angelo and Rosa Nardone. Dear sister-in law of the late Alessandro (late Rosa) Nardone, late Vincenza (late Antonio) Saragosa, Montreal, late Antonio (late Benedetta) Nardone and late Mario Rocco (Luigina) Nardone, Italy.

Maria will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Maria was born in Caira (Cassino) Italy and immigrated to Northern Ontario as a young bride and mother to join her husband who was a gold miner. While living in Red Lake a second daughter was born. In the early 70’s the family moved to Brantford. Maria worked for Bell City Brands.

Maria was a beautiful lady who lived her life simply and most remembered by her generosity. She left us with great memories to learn from and live by and we will love her forever. Maria was an exceptional homemaker, gardener, story teller and always put her family first. Her faith in God and sense of humor kept her strong throughout her life. She was a member of the St Mary’s CWL. Maria treasured attending the audience with Pope John Paul 11 on her visit to Italy.

The family will receive friends at the THORPE BROTHERS’ FUNERAL HOME 96 West St Brantford from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday November 9, 2016. Prayer service and rosary will be on Wednesday at 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Brantford on Thursday November 10, 2016 at 10 o’clock. Entombment at Our Lady of the Assumption Mausoleum.

Special thanks to her many doctors, nurses, VON team of PSW’s and her caregivers Wilma and Shirley who cared for Maria throughout her illness.

Donations may be made to VON, St Joseph Lifecare Foundation or St Mary’s Building Fund.

On line condolences may be offered at www.thorpebrothersfh.com.

Ninna nanna puppa di pezza….Buon riposo

Mamma you are simply the best…