She was predeceased by her beloved husband Rino Rosada. She will by fondly remembered by her 2 children Claudio (Rosemary) and Julie (Vince) Molinaro; 3 grandchildren Michael Rosada and Joey and Alessia Molinaro and her sister in law Pierina Rosada.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Kensington Hospice.
A special thank you to the staff of the Kensington Hospice for the wonderful care they gave our Mother and Nonna.
Angela came to Canada in 1970 as a second bride for my father-in-law Rino, whose first wife was taken off this earth way too soon from cancer. Angela was born in Godega Sant Urbano Italy and lived there until she was 17 when she moved to Geneva, Switzerland to make a new life after the war. She became fluent in French, immersed herself in Swiss culture, enjoyed skiing, fondues, travelling, the arts, and made numerous friends. She was godmother to many children and kept in touch with most of them – some even came to Canada to visit her over the years.
During her stint as a clerk in a shop, she proudly recounted an incident whereby she was working one day when security personnel and two young men entered the store and purchased coca cola. She learned she had just served two of the Beatles – unfortunately which ones we do not know. She was an amazing cook – it was hard to get her exact recipes but once you did – you were in for a treat. Her gnocchi was second to none – I have dined at many restaurants in many cities and have given up ordering gnocchi as I am always disappointed as I had already had the best. She was not as successful in bringing her Swiss culinary skills to Canada – as my father-in-law worked as a carpenter, and after hours toiling and labouring – coming home to a fondue which to him meant he was cooking his own dinner one bite at a time was a bit perplexing – she tried by providing him with multiple fondue forks, but pasta won.
When I met my husband, she was 7 years into the marriage, and I recall she had already engaged Julie, Claudio’s sister, in figure skating where she had Red Kelly’s wife as her trainer. Julie was enrolled in guitar lessons, and both Claudio and Julie learned to ski under her guidance. She encouraged Claudio in his passion for art – his paintings were framed and hung in their home. She was so happy when we told her of a trip we were planning – embrace life – live it – that was her message to us. She convinced Rino to purchase a farm in Vineland and they had many happy summers there – harvesting grapes, fruit and of course, entertaining friend and relatives. After the farm was sold, they spent summers at her family home in Italy, where we and others have wonderful memories of Festas, train trips to Rome and Venice, picnics, fresh croissants in the morning, winery visits, and best of all just gathered around a large table enjoying meals made with love and devotion to her family.
Her name says it all – Angela – angelic, strong, and loved, and now will be sorely missed.
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