Maria Benci peacefully passed from this world on the morning of November 5th, 2019. Maria was born in Sant’ Angelo D’Alife, Italy on May 13th, 1937. She was preceded by her parents, Antonio Russo and Cristina Melenchi; and siblings, Anna, Giuseppe, Polidoro, and Tomaso Russo.
Maria married Romano Benci in 1972 and enjoyed 47 years of togetherness. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Romano; daughter, Rita; son-in-law, Kirk Pettipas; sisters, Caterina Izzo and Santina Manera; brother-in-law, Michele Izzo; and sister-in-law, Maria Russo. In addition, numerous nieces and nephews in Italy. She will always live on in our hearts.
Maria loved to travel with her husband, Romano, and tend to her lush garden of many flowers and vegetables. She will be remembered for her kindness, her infectious laugh, and her love for her family.
Special thanks to Dr. Baria and Dr. Reeves for their unending care and support of mom and our family. In addition, our deep appreciation to Brock Fahrni Care Home for their professional services which made it possible for mom to be cared for until the end.
Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Courtyard Chapel at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby, B.C. where a Roman Catholic service will be celebrated. After interment, luncheon to follow at Ramie’s Greek Restaurant, located at 4287 Kingsway St., Burnaby, B.C. at 1:15 p.m.
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