With great sadness, we announce the passing of Maria Concetta on August 20, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Vittorio and cherished mother of Domenica (Santo) and Teresa. Proud nonna of Carmelo (Jennifer), Vittorio (Julia), Maria Daniela, and Josie and great-grandmother to Ella Caterina. A dear sister to Vittorio, Giovanni and Arturo (predeceased). She will always be remembered by her cousin Eugenio. There are no words that can describe how amazing Maria was. She was happiest when she was giving. Giving her love, her time, her home cooked meals and her fresh garden vegetables to her family and friends – she would not let you leave her house empty handed! She adored her grandchildren and great-granddaughter and radiated with joy when they were around. Her grandchildren will forever cherish the memories they made spending every day after school and every summer at her house. We will miss Maria’s smile, her encouraging words, her warm embrace and her contagious laughter.

A private cremation has taken place and visitation will be held in the chapel at Forest Lawn Mausoleum (4570 Yonge St., south of Sheppard Ave.) on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please note, that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions and social distancing requirements, for the visitation, the building must conform to 30% occupancy capacity. Visitors may need to wait to enter in order to maintain the capacity requirement. Face masks are mandatory and contact tracing information will be collected upon entering the building.

Inurnment services will follow at Westminster Cemetery (5830 Bathurst St., north of Finch Ave. W.). Please note, that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, Westminster is allowing a maximum of 20 people inside the mausoleum.

Maria was a strong advocate of women. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maria may be made to North York Women’s Shelter.