It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Catania on May 31, 2015 at the age of 94 years. She is predeceased by her husband Calogero Catania. Maria is survived by her loving family, children Lina (Vincenzo) Catania, Maria (Lillo) Avanzato, Luisa (David Kessler) McHugh; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother Felice Costanzino; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thank-you to Villa Carital. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Francis de Sales Parish, 6610 Balmoral St. Burnaby, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC Children's Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
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