It is with profound sadness that we announce that Giovanna Serpone Vissa passed away on January 8, 2021 after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Claudio, of 56 years, her daughter Renza (Luigi), and her daughter-in-law Valentina - widow of her late son, Robert, her grandchildren Brandon, Sarah Beth, Aidan and Matteo, her brother Nick (Linda), her sister Rita (Raffaele) and many nephews and nieces of the Vissa and Serpone families. She will also be missed by extended family and friends who treated her as part of their families.
Giovanna was born in Toro, Campobasso on August 29th, 1942 in the middle of WW 2. She arrived in Canada in July 1951 with her parents Pasquale, Maria and her brother Nick. Giovanna dedicated her life to her precious children, and supporting her husband in every aspect of their life together. She made a contribution in politics by helping the top tiers of the Liberal party to form governments in Canada and Quebec.
Giovanna was a caring, humble and intelligent person. Everyone who met her came away with the feeling that she was a woman of high standards and exceptional class. Her life was cut short before she could enjoy the fruits of her labour with her husband in Florida, Italy and Canada. Rest in peace Amore Mio.
The family thanks the nurses and staff, Dr. Metrakos and the team at the Glen Hospital. Many thanks also to the CLSC of Cartierville and the incomparable Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Centre.
May she rest in peace with our son Robert.
In lieu of flowers for those wishing, donations to the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Centre, Kirkland, would be gratefully appreciated.
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