It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom after a brief fight with complications following heart surgery. Predeceased by her husband Giovanni and brothers. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Nesa (Agnese), son-in-law Saverio, grandchildren Christina and Derek, great granddaughter Lauren, brother, nieces and nephews in Italy. Special thanks to the doctors & staff at St. Paul's Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church 5251 Joyce St. Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.