Italia was born in Campofelice Di Roccella, Silicy, Italy on April 12, 1930 to Giovanni and Rosa Catanese.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 47 years, Antonio; daughter, Maria (Jon) Gaffer; sons, Franco (Rita) Filippone, Giovanni (Paulette) Filippone; granddaughters, Bianca and Sofia Filippone; siblings, Rosario (Josphine) Catanese, Domenica Romana; nieces; nephew; and loving family.
The family will recieve friends Friday, July 8, 2011, 2-4 and 6-8pm at Forest Lawn North Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 9, 2011, 2pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to FOREST LAWN NORTH Funeral Home, 200 W. Copans Road,Pompano Beach, Fl 33064