Giulia Audia

Giulia Audia, age 95, of Highland Township, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at her home. Left to cherish her memory are her two children: Caterina Kopriva, and Antonio (Cindie) Audia; her six grandchildren: Anthony (Tina) Audia, Tracie Frank, Randy (Krystal) Kopriva, Jerry (Kelly) Whiting, Marissa Audia, and Anna Audia; and her ten great-grandchildren: Grayden Young, Anthony Frank, Anderson Whiting, Jackson Audia, Mia Audia, Madalyn Audia, Corey Kopriva, Ashley Kopriva, Alora Kopriva, and Randy Kopriva, Jr.

Giulia was born October 31, 1925, in Caccuri, Italy, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Biagio and Serafina (Pirito) Loria. She met Francesco Audia in Italy, and the two started dating, fell in love, and were united in marriage. After the birth of their two children, the Audia family traveled to the United States. Giulia worked as a cook at La Lanterna Restaurant for five years, and she worked as a housekeeper for many years until her retirement. Strong in her Catholic faith, Giulia was a valued parishioner at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland for over thirty years. In her free time, Giulia could always be found in the kitchen, trying out new Italian recipes for her family. She loved to go for walks, and had fond memories of her trips up north, and family vacations to Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many.

Giulia was preceded in death by her parents, Biagio and Serafina; and her loving husband, Francesco.

A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland 48356. Giulia's family will receive friends at the Highland chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland, Michigan 48356 on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and again at church on Tuesday, from 10:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00 am. Rev. Fr. Wayne Ureel will officiate with entombment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the Church of the Holy Spirit.