Antonia Adele Melatti

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lina and the late Nick, Annamaria and Robert, Adriana and Paul. Grandmother to Taya (Damien), Nadia (Mike), Liana (Paul), Lana, Carla, Stefano (Ela) and Analicia (Simo). Endless supplier of Smarties® to her nine great grandchildren who called her “Nonni”: Lola, Dario, Nico, Adriano, Michaela, Isla, Alia, Olivia and Evelyn. Survived by her brother Enzo, sister Eva (Arnaldo), sisters-in-law Maria and Giovina, and former son-in-law, Mike. Affectionately known as “La Zia” by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her sister Olivetta, sister-in-law Karon, and many brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Antonia was born in Treglio, Chieti, Italy to Natale Antonio Ucci and Leonina Berghella. Together with our late father Amedeo, they immigrated to Canada in 1951. Antonia learned to be a seamstress at a young age. Dressmaking was a passion that she developed into an occupation both at home and with local businesses. She initially worked at the Imperial Cotton Company, then at St. Joseph’s Hospital laundry department where she repaired the Sisters’ habits. She later held seamstress positions for Robinson’s Department Store and Stitch It. Her sewing machine and cutting table were always ready for any garment construction or repair that her extended family brought along. Antonia’s legacy includes passing along her baking and cooking skills to her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue E. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 3-5pm and 6-9pm with Vigil Prayers to be said at 8pm. Vigil Prayers will be livestreamed for those who wish to attend virtually ; https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/43124

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, 50 Brucedale Avenue E. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 10am. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed for those who wish to attend virtually;

https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/43107

Cremation to follow. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, will be required to attend funeral services for those age 12 and older and masks are required. In Antonia’s honour, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Hamilton or the Cancer Assistance Program.

Addio alla mia famiglia.

La Mamma tiene la mano dei suoi figli per un po,

I suoi cuori per sempre.

Non piangete la mia assenza.

Sono beata in Dio e prego per voi.

Vi amerò dal cielo come vi ho amato sulla terra.

Un fiore si appassisce

Una lacrima si asciuga

Una preghiera la raccoglia Dio.

As I say good-bye to you my family,

Know that a mother can only hold your hand for a time,

But I will hold your hearts forever.

Don’t cry over my absence as

I’ve been blessed by God and I will pray for you always.

I will love you from Heaven as I’ve loved you on Earth.

Flowers may wither, tears may dry,

But prayers are gathered by God.

-Anonymous