Rina Giuseppina Giacomin Stefanini passed away in the early morning of Sept 20, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was 82 years old.
Rina arrived in Canada from Treviso Italy on July 10th, 1960 at just 21 years old. She came for love and joined her future husband here. She took night classes to learn English and was a quick study. After getting married Rina had three amazing sons, Lorenzo, Sean and Michael. She served her community by volunteering at hospitals. in Toronto, worked for Go transit and also as a seamstress. Rina was a fantastic cook! Her six Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren always looked forward to Nonna’s pasta and especially her unbelievable lasagna at special dinners and holidays.
Although Rina spent most of her life here in Canada her Italian home, family and culture were very important to her. She will be greatly missed by her family in Treviso.
Rina’s sons and their families will treasure the memory of their beloved Mother and Nonna always.