Passed away peacefully at Forest Heights Long Term Care in Kitchener, Ontario on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Calabrese. Loved mother of Rosa (Joe), late Angelo (Jolinda), Tony, and Tina (Troy). Much loved Nonna of the late Jennifer, Nicole, Jessica, Brandon, Dylan, Adam, Renee, Devin, Alex, Joan, Luis, Corrie and her little buddy Warren. Proud great-Nonna to many beautiful children. Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Concetta, and her siblings Nina, Masina, and Rita.
Giuliana immigrated from Italy and created a wonderful life in Preston. She began her career working at Savage Shoe, and later opened Angelo’s Pizza and Spaghetti House with her husband Angelo. Giuliana loved cooking Sunday dinner for her family, and was often dancing and singing. Her garden was beautiful, and took great pride in her flowers and vegetables – especially basil and bella notte. She was an avid shopper, and enjoyed talking on the phone.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff on the Gibbons Floor at Forest Heights Long Term Care for their loving and dedicated care of Giuliana, in particular nurse Annie.
Visitation will be held at Barthel Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. Interment following at Parklawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Giuliana’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
