Lea’s Obituary
Benassi, Lea (nee Vanni)
Peacefully at Juravinski Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in her 97th year.
Beloved wife of the late Vittorio. Loving mother of Loredano and Celine, Mida and Mario Lombardi and Dennis and Mary. Cherished Nonna of Anthony and Monika, Diana, Stephanie and Ryan, Paul and Bev, Melissa and Michael, Dane and Rachael and bisnonna of Finn, Cross, Cashius and Lea. Survived by her sister-in-law Rosie. Predeceased by infant grandson Daniel, her brother Filippo and sisters Maria and Mirella. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends in Canada and Italy. Special thank you to all the staff at Villa Italia and Juravinski Hospital for all their care and compassion.
Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton St. E., on Sunday December 8, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Vigil prayers on Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In kindness, donations to All Souls Church or Hamilton Health Sciences (Geriatrics) would be appreciated by the family.
Mom was an independent and strong-willed woman who cared for all and will be sadly missed.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lea Benassi October 08 1929 December 05 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Hamilton, Province: Ontario