OBITUARY
Rosina Di Felice
August 8, 1942 – January 19, 2021
DI FELICE, Rosina passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Carmela and her husband Jack Franzin and Lisa McBride (deceased). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Spencer, Taylor, Olivia and Joseph, and great grandchildren Bronwyn, Eli and Davis. Dear sister of Pasquale Niro, Michelle Pacitto, and Maria Libertucci (deceased). Sadly missed by many relatives and extended family. A private family service will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Please join the family in a celebration of Rosina’s life on Friday, January 22nd at 1:30 p.m. via Livestream link at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/23218 Memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Hospital – Palliative Care Unit. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com
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ADD A MEMORYThe Fava Family
January 26, 2021
Dear Zia Rosina,
We are so thankful for the times we’ve spent together at the cottage.
Your beautiful smile and laughter always made us feel loved.
We will miss you, but we will never forget you.
Until we meet again.
Love,
The Fava Family
Luciana Di Felice
January 23, 2021
I find myself revisiting these heart-felt memories written here, over again over the last few days. This page has been a sharing of a comforting confirmation that my experience of Zia Rosina runs universal with this family and friends. A written witness to Zia Rosina's love for us. I muse over these priceless photos offered here, again and again, finding glimpses of cherished people past and present. A precious photo diary written in images rather than words. Some are recent and some are of days gone by. The sound of her own distinct voice fills my head. I hang on to her unique sound as I replay in my head, her telling me...I love you Lucy....I always ask Zia Irma how you are doing....
I linger gently with her....putting aside my busy-ness, for a more human way of being.
Sonia Bagnarol
January 22, 2021
I will always remember Rose as a loving and giving woman. She had a huge heart and she loved her family. She loved to cook and always made sure you were fed when you went to her home. I will especially miss our coffee chats (espresso of course).
To Carm, Jack, Olivia, Joseph, Spencer and Brad, I am very sorry for your loss and encourage you to cherish all the good times you shared with her.
Thinking of you
Sonia
Elizabeth Di Vincenzo
January 22, 2021
Zia Rosina
We will forever remember your infectious laugh.
Thank you for the memories
Love your forever❤️🙏
Elizabeth andRob
Steve & Lilla & Family Roman
January 22, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to Carm & family.
We were blessed to have met Rose. Her infectious smile, warm welcomes & stories will always be remembered. ❤️
She was a beautiful & kind women. She will be missed.
Sending you hugs & prayers during this difficult time.
With love,
Steve, Lilla, Alessia, Michela & Julia
The Sissakis Family
January 22, 2021
Zia Rosina was such a beautiful and happy woman. It was obvious how much she loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time. Zia Rosina is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rocco and Stella Zambri
January 22, 2021
Our condolences to Carm and her family. Your mother will be missed . She was a beautiful women. May she forever rest in peace.
Rita Urrasio
January 22, 2021
Rose was a beautiful, kind and loving woman. Both her and Frank were like parents to both Leo and I. They were known as Nonno Frank and Nonna Rose to our children Lucas and Emilie. You always welcomed us with open arms and we will always cherish those memories.
You will be forever missed and you both have left a void in our lives. We have shared many memories and you will forever be in our hearts.
May you Rest In Peace Nonna Rose.
We love you ❤️
Leo, Rita, Lucas and Emilie Urrasio
Hallie Franzin
January 22, 2021
Dear Nonna Rose,
Thank you for always being so welcoming and entertaining my company. I loved visiting with you at Zia's house. From having conversations together, napping and watching The Price is Right and making Joseph and I the most amazing Pogo's - these are memories I'll always look back on fondly.
~
Thinking of my Zia, Zio, Olivia and Joseph and all those who were lucky enough to know Rose during this difficult time.
Heaven gained a special angel. Rest in Peace
Love,
Hallie & Jeffrey
Mary Isabella (De Lisio) Forbes
January 22, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Carm and family. I remember how your mother always greeted me with a smile and followed it with a warm greeting whenever I saw her. I also enjoyed her sense of humour. Keeping you all in my prayers.
barbara maunder
January 22, 2021
as soon as i met rose she gave me a very warm welcome, we always had a chat about something or other,, she always liked to feed me haha!! my thoughts are with all the family !!
Pasquale Niro
January 22, 2021
My Dearest Rose,
There aren’t enough words for me to describe what my heart feels for you and what you meant for me in my life as one of my favourite three sisters. This is especially true now that you have left us for a better place. All I know is that if I would start to write everything, I would be doing so forever. I could probably write volumes of books of our memories. Maybe I will one day.
After reading all the beautiful things that other family members, relatives and friends wrote about you, I decided not to repeat everything they did and more. So I wish to thank everyone for saying it for me and save me the trouble.
This said, I will stop writing, but not before I ask for your forgiveness for calling you either two minutes too early or one minute too late each and every morning since you lost your loving husband.
I leave you now with the happy thought that you are Resting in Peace, not only with God, but together with all of our loved ones. I ask you to hug them all for me and I hope to join all of you one day. (Between you and I, I’m not in any hurry.) Just so you know!
Your Loving Brother
Pat❤️
Adrienne Guérin
January 22, 2021
So sorry to hear about Rosina. She was a dear, sweet person that had a lot of love in her heart!
She will be missed!
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Rosina love for her family.
Adrienne
Maura Alexandru
January 22, 2021
We feel very blessed to have had such a kind and generous heart in our lives. She welcomed our family into the 'Di Felice' clan from the beginning and we will so miss her infectious smile and laughter.
We will treasure our memories forever and are thankful for the privilege of having such a beautiful soul watch over us.
Maura, Raz, Luca & Madelaine
Cassandra Pacitto
January 21, 2021
Rosie
Even though we didn’t know each other that long, I still felt very close to you. You always made me feel comfortable. You were a true class act. It pains me that we couldn’t have more time with you, and it pains me to see my husband heartbroken that your gone.
Thank you for being so kind to him and for teaching him so much. He is a better man for it.
You were an amazing person, and you will truly be missed.
I’m sure we will meet again
💐
Maria Di Pasqua
January 21, 2021
Our Deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom, our thought and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time.
Tony & Maria Pia Di Pasqua
Maria & Gabriel Cinalli
January 21, 2021
Dearest Rosina,
A dear friend to us both you will be missed dearly. We knew of your kindness from the first time we met nearly 55 years ago when we arrived from Italy a young couple...you and Frank took us in with a 6 month old baby. We shared in many salutes through out the years.
We will miss you dearly ❤🙏😇
Maria & Gabriel Cinalli
Johnny Pacitto
January 21, 2021
Zia,
You were there for me every time I needed to talk. I always felt free and open with you because you accepted me with all my faults. You were never judgemental, and you accepted me for who I was, and I know that was not always easy.
You were my pillar of strength when things were not going well and I will miss you more than words can express.
Good bye for now.
Love you ♥️
Adriana Ali
January 21, 2021
Zia❤️,
You mean the world to me and it is hard to know that you gone now but you would want me to be strong. You are such an amazing person, you will forever be known as kind, selfless, and giving. You gave so much to your family. It won’t be the same without you. We will all miss your laugh and your contagious smile. I miss you so much already🤍 Heaven has gained another angel 👼 All the memories you have made with me, and the time we spent together will always be remembered. You are very important part of my life and I will never forget you and all that you have done. I thank you for giving me someone to look up to and one day I hope I can be as loving and caring as you. Thank you for teaching me so many things. Like your secrets to baking.
Fly high beautiful 🕊🤍
Love you always and forever❤️
~Adriana
Rosa & Ferdinando Battocchio
January 21, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to you and your loving family.
Oscar &!Mary Di Pasqua
January 21, 2021
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Rosina. May she rest in God’s heavenly peace Our thought & prayers are with all the family.
Oscar & Mary Di Pasqua
Macchione Family
January 21, 2021
Zia,
You are truly one of a kind. Every time we saw you, you had a big contagious smile on your face. You always welcomed us with open arms, kindness, and lots of love. You will forever be in our hearts. The cottage will not be the same.
We love you❤️
Sandra, Eugene, Anthony, and Alexander
Carmie Ali
January 21, 2021
Dear Zia Rosina,
Words cannot express how grateful I am for the love and kindness that you have always shown my family and I. It was always such a joy to be in your company as you had a special way to make others feel so welcome and comfortable in your presence.
Thank you for all the lovely memories. You will be missed.
Rest peacefully.
Love Carmie
Irma Virgili
January 21, 2021
Cara Rosina,
My partner of 14 years. My nights will not be the same without hearing your voice. I love you and I will miss you very much. Thank you for always being there for me. You are and you will always be my best friend.
Love Irma
Rose Caliendo
January 21, 2021
Dear Carm
I’m so sorry to see this loss. I remember your mom exactly as the picture. Sitting on your front porch with her coming to see your friends. My hope is that you be embraced with love from Jack, the kids and friends. May you find peace and comfort ❤️ My sincere condolences ❤️
Joseph Franzin
January 21, 2021
Nonna,
Thank you for loving me, caring for me, cherishing me. I thank you for all the memorable story’s that you told me. I thank you for all the life lasting memories that you have provided for me. The time we spent together is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I do and will miss you for the rest of my life, but I know you will be by my side helping me fight my toughest battles in life. Nonna, you are my rock. I will love you for the rest of my life. I love you Nonna
-Joe
Olivia Franzin
January 21, 2021
To My Dearest Nonna 🤍,
Words cannot describe how incredibly lucky I am to have had you as my grandmother. You were my best friend, my sunshine, and a huge part of my world.
I will miss you, and think about you everyday. Your love and spirit will live in my heart forever.
Rest In Peace my Angel 🤍🕊.
Love Always 🤍
Olivia
Nina Daigneault
January 21, 2021
Zia Rose,
You were a loving, caring and wonderful woman. A great mom, aunt, sister and nonna. Your sense of humor, big smile and giggle will be so greatly missed! You were loved by all. Give Lisa, Zio Frank and of course my mom a big hug.... love you.
Luciana Di Felice
January 21, 2021
Zia Rosina loved me. She told me. She showed me. I will be eternally grateful for her love. She will rest in peace knowing that I loved her. She knows it. I showed it.❤️Luciana
Gabriella Caravaggio
January 21, 2021
She will always be remembered by us as a warm, friendly and nice person. We love her very much and she will be greatly missed but always remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our sincerest condolences.
Gabriella Caravaggio and Ciro, Luisa and Sandra Caravaggio and family.
Taylor Mcbride
January 21, 2021
A note of thanks to my Nonna Rose.
Thank you for your time, care, love, and everything that you have done for me. From teaching me cooking skills, to braiding my hair, you have always been there for me, and I am so grateful for that.
There has not been a day gone by that I have not thought of you. You will continue to forever be in my heart and on my mind.
Love Forever and Always.
Michele and Tony Pacitto
January 21, 2021
Rose, 🌹
I couldn't have asked for a better sister. You were always there for me and my family, as a big sister should. You left us with so many beautiful memories. Tony & I are going to miss you so much.
May you rest in peace. 🙏
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
Tony & Michele ❤
Marcella Pacitto Ierino
January 21, 2021
Zia Rosina, 🌹
Thank you for being the most AMAZING Zia to me. I am missing you so much already. You are gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. Heaven has truly gained another angel. I will cherish all the beautiful memories I have of you. Juliana and Bianca love and miss you so much too.
Zia please give Zio Frank and Lisa a big hug from all of us. 🕊
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER !!!
Marcella, Ray, Juliana, Bianca, Rachel & Daniel ❤️
Jack franzin
January 20, 2021
I was the most fortunate son in law, Rose was a great person loved by all around her. Always treated me as a son. She loved her family to the fullest, a great lost to all of us.