Angela Colosimo

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother; Mom, you have left our world to be in eternal peace and happiness with our Lord. Angela Colosimo passed away peacefully; with her family by her side, on February 5, 2019 at the age of 89. Left to cherish her memory are her children Letizia (Antonio), Maria (Riccardo), and Filippo (Adelheid); grandchildren Domenico (Angela), Gennaro, Amalia (James), Roberto (Andrea), Francesco (Shauna), Jason (Tara), Timothy (Alexandra), and Jordon (Chantal); great grandchildren Antonio, Dante, Maria, Riccardo, Madeline, Mattox, Isabella, Mia, Dante, Emma, Luc and Leo; and many relatives in Italy, Canada, and the United States. She is predeceased by her husband Francesco, brother Virgilio, and great grandchild Matteo. Angela was born in San Mango D'Aquino, Catanzaro, Italy, on August 15, 1929, where she lived until November 8, 1966. Together with her husband and children, they started a new life in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she has lived ever since. Angela was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was always a gentle woman with her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Prayers and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Avenue with Reverend Father Sam Argenziano presiding at the Eucharist. Entombment to follow in the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum, 1501 Waverley Street. Pallbearers will be Domenico Pellegrino, Gennaro Pellegrino, Antonio Pellegrino, Dante Pellegrino, Roberto Montanino, Francesco Colosimo, Jason Colosimo, Timothy Colosimo, Jordon Colosimo, and James McBurney. The family would like to thank the management and staff of The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre for the care provided to our mother. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so wish, donations may be made in Angela’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.