It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother and nonna, Luisa Pierina Napoletano (nee Lento), who passed away peacefully on February 21. 2024 at the age of 88. She was born July 20, 1935 in Carolei, Cosenza, ltaly to Michele and Erminia Lento. The youngest of 8 children and the last surviving member of her family. Pierina was predeceased by her loving husband, Giovanni (June 1996) and siblings Giovanni, Francesco, Giuseppina, Carmella, Maria, Elvira and Filicetta. She is survived by her daughter Maria (Nazareno), son John (Antonella), and her grandchildren Daniella (Shane), Bruno, Giancarlo, Ava, brother-in-laws Luigi (Maria), Daniele, Franco, sister-in laws Rita and Evelina and many nieces and nephews here as well as in Italy, Chicago and Toronto.
For Pierina, family was everything. She loved taking care of her husband and raising her children, but her grandchildren were truly her pride and joy. She would take them to and from school, make them pastina when they weren't feeling well or pancakes on Sunday mornings after an overnight sleep over. She loved to watch them play sports or attend their show choir performances. She was always their cheerleader and made sure to always let them know how proud she was of them.
Pierina was happiest when she was cooking or baking for family and friends. Her dinners were never boring as she was always trying new recipes or reinventing old classics. Her cookies were a part of every special occasion and she always felt honoured to share her recipes with others. She cooked and baked with so much love, you could taste it.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She had a beautiful smile, loved to laugh and loved to make you laugh. She was caring, giving and always there for her family or anyone in need. Pierina will be sadly missed and remembered by all who knew her.
Our deepest appreciation and thanks go to the wonderful staff at Kopemik Lodge for taking care of our mother during the past six years.
Mom, you will always be in our hearts. We love you so much and we will miss you until we meet again.
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