Elda Verdicchio (born Bollori), July 2, 1930 (Arezzo,
Italy), passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020. A
resident of West Vancouver since 1965 when she
and her sons, Pasquale, Alfredo, and Marco,
arrived in Canada to join husband Mario (deceased
2002). Originating from the town of Arezzo, Elda
was very proud of that city’s heritage, and would
often reminisce about her childhood there, and of
the city’s history. As an adolescent, she and her
family survived the harsh years of WWII. They
eventually left Arezzo for Napoli, where Elda would
meet her future husband, Mario. The two would
marry in 1952. Upon arriving to Canada, the family
joined a well-settled and thriving Verdicchio Family,
in West Vancouver. Mario joined his brothers as
part of the staff at Peppi’s Restaurant, while Elda,
an accomplished seamstress and knitter, practiced
those skills for private customers, and at Edward
Chapman’s, where she established longstanding
friendships. Elda is survived by her son Pasquale,
daughter-in-law Liesbeth van den Bosch, grandchildren
Mara, and Giuliano, and great-grandson
Jiustino; son Alfredo, and grandchildren Gabriela,
and Teo; son Marco, and grandchildren Melissa,
and Natalie. Vigil Prayers will be held on
Thursday, July 23rd at 4:30pm at Hollyburn
Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.
Please cal l (604-922-1221) to confirm your
attendance as the chapel has limited capacity.
Interment will be held on July 24th at 2:30 pm at
Capilano View Cemetery, 1490 3rd Street, West
Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers the family asks
that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society
of BC. Please share a memory of Elda with the family.
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