OBITUARY
Gina Petretta
March 19, 1920 – September 20, 2018
PETRETTA: Gina. It is with sadness that we announce that Gina Petretta (Prioreschi) passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods on Sept 20, 2018 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband Giovanni, her parents Maria and Marsilio, and all nine siblings. Gina is survived by her children, Giuseppe (Joe) & wife Gerry, daughters Rita Conroy and Maria Pia Foss. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Meaghan (Salem), Sean, Gregory (May), Angela (Gregory), Robert (Emily), Cameron (Bailey), Adam (Francesca), and Aynsley (Greg) as well as 7 great-grandchildren: Ali, Carina, Mason, Jackson, Rosa, Leo and Nora, two sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy. Gina, also known as Mamma, Nonna or simply G, was a small but mighty woman! Born in Bardalone, San Marcello Pistoia Italy on Mar 19, 1920, Gina began working in a factory at age 11 until 1946 when she married Giovanni. Early in the marriage they moved to Santo Stefano Del Sole, Avellino, Italy. After 4 years the opportunity arose to emigrate to Canada. In November 1950 Gina sailed with son Joe (3 yrs old) to be with her husband in Kelowna. Gina encouraged her husband they buy a farm so they could work for themselves. Fervently working the land, she always ensured both farm and family were well cared for. Baking bread in the middle of the night was not unusual. She worked hard at everything she did. Nonna Gina was also a great story teller. She could captivate her children and grandchildren with her life stories, adding colourful details for effect. Gina laughed genuinely, prayed earnestly and had an enduring faith. May she be at peace knowing she made a difference in the lives of many. The family would like to thank the staff at Cottonwoods Care Centre for the excellent care, friendship and loving kindness bestowed on Gina. Prayers will be recited from the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at 5:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Pius X Catholic Church 1346 Gordon Drive on Monday, November 5th, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy St Kelowna BC V1Y 1T2 or Canadian Mental Health Association, 504 Sutherland Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 5X1. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangement entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-229
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gina Petretta 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique
