Gates of heaven opened Tuesday July 7, 2015 to welcome Maria home. She joins her husband Francesco (1993), sister Francesca (2015), sister-in-law Lina (2015), parents Umberto and Rose, brother Santino, sisters-in-law Lella Nicole and Guilia and brother-in-law Dominic Malandruccolo. Cherished Mamma to Susan (Joe) Almeida. Cherished Nonna to Bairos (Keri), Lora (Kevin) and Stefano (Terra). Special Nonetta to Sabastian, Julian and baby to be. Forever remembered by her siblings Gino (Viola) Lunghi, Liana Malandruccolo and sister-in-law Assunta. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Family will receive friends at T. LITTLE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519 623 1290) on Thursday July 9th for visitation from 2-4 and 7-9. Prayers will be said at 8:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ambrose RC Church, 210 South Street, Cambridge on Friday July 10th at 11am. Entombment to follow at Mount View Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Society.