Mrs. Gina Giovanna Troilo

Gina Giovanna Troilo (nee Tella)

After a valiant battle with cancer, it is with saddest of hearts the Troilo family announces the passing of their beloved nonna, mama, et bella sposa, Gina Giovanna Troilo (Nee Tella).

Gina was predeceased by her parents Chiara and Angelantonio Tella, brothers Joseph and Domenic Tella, and sister-in-law Teresa Troilo, mother and father-in-law Vittoria and Domenic Troilo.

Gina is survived by her loving and devoted husband Natale of 48 years. Her children Vicky (Rob), Anna (Brian), Felice (Leanne) and Marco (Sheri) and her sister Marianna from Italy.

She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Brianna, Mia, Madison, Katie, Nicolas, Antonio, Ashlynn, Alanna, Matt, Sarah, Chris and Steven. Missing her as well sisters-in-law- Sharon Troilo, Ida Tella and Pia Tella, brothers-in-law Don and Fiorino Troilo.

Gina leaves behind many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, god children and all her friends who have shared those special moments around her kitchen table.

Gina was born on May 19, 1946 in Colledimezzo, Italy. She was the youngest of four children. She crossed the ocean in 1963 to join her brother Domenico and family. In that same year she met her future husband Natale Troilo. On April 18, 1964, they married. Together they raised their loving family with traditional values in a new world. Their heritage and culture stayed strong and mom became well known for her ways around the kitchen.

Gina had an incredible sense of humour that went along with her beautiful smile and infectious laughter. Many who came and sat at her kitchen table always left feeling content. She would easily feed your body and nourish your soul.

Mom enjoyed the many people and friends she met through her work and her time spent volunteering.

Special thanks to Aunty Sharon, Settimio and Maria Fagnilli, Sergio and Irma Ricci, Violet and Regan Ronnebeck, Rod and Cathy Ficek and the Tella family, for their kindness, friendship, help and love for mom.

We are grateful to Dr. Beveridge and the staff at the chemotherapy department, as well as the devoted staff of Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Your professionalism and caring nature helped put mom at ease during her long battle.

Prayers and Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. with Father Thomas officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church with Father Rudy and Father Thomas officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Don and FiorinoTroilo, Tony Tella, Antonello Tella, Gino and Settimio Fagnilli.

Pallbearers will be Rob and Carlo Tella, Greg and Domenic Troilo, Rod Ficek and Chris Carnegie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, c/o Chemotherapy Department, 21 Sylvan Street West, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com

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