Maria Bozzo

Peacefully in the comfort of her own home on March 7, 2013 Maria in her 86th year gracefully accepted God’s loving embrace surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Francesco (2007) and caring sister Assunta (2010). She will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Paolo and his wife Teresa Bozzo. Predeceased as well by her parents Francesco and Clementina Bozzo and parents- in- law Michele and Maria Teresa Bozzo. Predeceased by her siblings in Italy, Angelina (Francesco), Carmine (Marietta) and Pietro (Giuseppina). Predeceased by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Serafina and Michele Naccarato, Raffaele and Marianna Bozzo, Giovanni Bozzo, Virginia and Giuseppe Bozzo, Carmine and Maria Bozzo, Eugenio and Emma Bozzo. Also survived by sister-in-law Lauretta Bozzo. Many thanks to Bayshore (Barb C), all the PSW’s (Magdalena, Maria, Elizabeth and Iglal) and nurses, (especially Anne) and to Ephraim Global Nanny Agency Service (Martha) that have helped throughout the years. A very special thank-you is extended to Vicky, Elya, Avelina, Irene and Naty. A particular thank you to Dr. S. Macaluso and staff Denise, Pat, and Sharon for their unending medical care and support. Thank you also to Dr. Misiaszek and staff. We also extend our appreciation to the pharmacy staff at Shoppers Drugmart (Mohawk & Upper Wellington). Zia Maria was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who also supported her through the years, in particular Teresa, Tony, Maria, Mike and families. Maria was blessed with caring neighbors and friends. Zia Maria was forever grateful for the constant love and care of her primary caregivers whose daily love and attention made Maria’s wish to remain at home until her journey’s end possible. Firstly, her loving nephew Mike Bozzo and his ever-supporting wife Dora and family who made every effort to make sure that she was taken care of both emotionally and physically. Her special niece Mary, whose overwhelming love and care helped to lighten her many heavy burdens and keep Maria smiling till the end. As well, Maria was well cared for by brother-in-law Paolo and his wife Teresa, her loving niece Dea and nephew Gianni. We were humbly blessed and honored to assist you in your time of need and for this we give thanks and praise to God our Father. Thank you Zia Maria for showing us the greatest example of faith, courage and love. You carried your cross without complaint leaving an imprint in our hearts that will last forever. May your dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Rosary, bring you eternal joy with God the Father in Heaven. We will remember the greatest gift that you gave to us which came not in material form, rather in pure and unselfish love. Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Sunday, March 10th from 4:30 – 9 p.m. Prayers will be held on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, 280 Limeridge Rd. W., on Monday, March 11th at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

“Io innalzo la mia preghiera e il mio canto al Dio vivente ed egli mi dona la sua grazia.” Salmo 41