Passed away peacefully with family by her side at North York General Hospital on Saturday December 10, 2016 at the age of 94. Maria was the beloved wife of her late husband Alessandro Pasquini and loving mother of Emilia (Natalino), Elisa (Emilio), and Giuseppe (Velia). Proud nonna of grandchildren Daniela (Enrico), Steven (Marina), David (Tammy), Jennifer (Ivano), Daniel (Stacey), and great-grandchildren Vincenzo, Luca, Alexander, Leandra, Rebecca, Matthew, Massimo, Gabriel, Rocco, Samantha, and Zoey. Friends and relatives may visit at R.S. Kane Funeral Home on 6150 Yonge Street on Tuesday December 13, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Paschal Baylon Church on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 9:30am. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.