Emilia Balletta

Emilia passed away peacefully Saturday morning August 6, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born on January 22nd 1930 in Cimitile (Naples) Italy and immigrated to Vancouver in July 1963 with her husband Geremia, and her 5 daughters, where she has lived for the last 53 years with her 7 children. She is predeceased by her daughter Felicia (Bruce), who passed in 2006 and son Francesco (deceased 1974). She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Geremia, and her children Rosa (Luigi), Carmela (Giuseppe), Francesca (Alfonso), Anna (Ben) and son Pasquale (Adriana) and 21 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren who brought her so much joy. Emilia is also survived by a brother, 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, Tuesday, August 9 between 7:00 ' 8:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday August 10th at 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows, 555 Slocan Street in Vancouver. A private entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com