With sadness, we announce the passing of Lea on May 14, 2019 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Frank and cherished mother to her three sons, Andrea, Robert and Christopher. Predeceased by her father Giuseppe, she leaves behind her mother Maria and her siblings Vince (Barbara), Silvana (Gordon) and Mary (Tony) and her sister-in-law Cathy (Nino). She will be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families. Visitations will be held at Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin St., south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Friday May 17 from 2-4, 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Philip Neri Church (2100 Jane St., south of Wilson Ave.) on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery (8361 Yonge St., south of Highway 7). In memory of Lea, donations may be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lea Paolella Cortese Tuesday May 14th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario