Maria Grazia Ferrari
(1923-2021)
Maria Grazia peacefully passed away at the age of 98 on August 17, 2021. She is survived by her son Cesidio (Joe) & wife Laila, son Michele (Frank) & wife Teatsa, her grandchildren Christine, Nicholas, Michael and Anthony along with Joe’s 3 stepchildren Fareed, Rosie and Amal and his 5 stepgrandchildren Stefanie, Sofia, Ava, Lauren, and Antonio.
She was born in the small village of Villavallelonga, Abruzzi, Italy on July 2, 1923. She married Pasquale Ferrari in 1948 and they had 2 devoted sons, Joe and Frank.
In 1957 she immigrated to Canada with her two children to reunite with her beloved husband Pasquale who had immigrated 5 years earlier. Together they raised their family and maintained a close and loving relationship with other family members and friends.
The light and joy of her life were her 4 grandchildren who in return adored and cherished her. She also embraced and loved the extended families of her children.
Grazia lived for her family and shared her warmth and kindness with those who were fortunate enough to know her. She was humble, compassionate, friendly and well respected by many. She will be truly missed, but will forever live in our hearts.
The family will be having a public Visitation on Thursday August 19, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm at the Holy Cross Funeral Home.
A private Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 20, 2021
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Pauline and David
on August 18, 2021 at 1:56 pm
Frank David and I are so sorry about your mum, reading the obituary and remembering you talk so fondly about her she was obviously a wonderful person. Please accept our condolences
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maria Grazia Ferrari 2021..
Death notice for the town of: TORONTO, Province: Ontario
To all the Ferrari Family deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. You will think of her daily and be sad but then think of the good times with her and you will smile. She will be with you in your hearts and memories forever present.
She was a lovely person in all respects and was deeply loved by her family and she was no doubt very proud of all of you. God bless her and all your family.
Tony and Josie Gazzaruso
and Alexandra and Eric Bianco