Born in Gallinaro, Frosinone Italy on October 30, 1947. Died peacefully at home on December 8, 2020. Devoted daughter, wife, mother, nonna, sister and friend. Reunited with her loving husband Ercole (2015). Proud mother of Enzo, Lisa (Gary Quenneville) and Carla. Loving Nonna of Alessia, Luca, Ariana and Lauren Quenneville and Ava Goulet. Sister of Loreta (Adel) Gabr. Sister-in-law of Nick (Giovanna) and the late Luigi Di Gioia. Will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Giovanni and Antonia Tullio.
Maria immigrated to Canada in 1963 and owned several businesses with her late husband. Member of the Ciociaro Club, Voci Ciociare, lector at St. Angela Merici and past president of the Society of the Madonna di Canneto. Devotee of the Madonna di Canneto and San Gerardo.
If you so desire, donations to the Diocese of London or the Scalabrinian Charities would be appreciated by the family.
Face coverings and reservations are required for visitation on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Families First, South Windsor, 3260 Dougall Avenue (519-969-5841).
Separate reservations and face coverings will also be required to join the family after 8:00 a.m. until leaving from Families First at 8:45 a.m. for a Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Church, 980 Louis Ave at 9:30 a.m.
Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, with limited attendance.
Reservations may be made online or by calling Families First.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maria Di Gioia 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario