MARTINI, Irma
October 1, 1931 – August 30, 2022
Peacefully on August 30, 2022 at Juravinski Hospital in her 91st year, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by and happily reunited with her loving husband Rocco Martini (1988). Beloved mother of
and will be greatly missed by son Luigi Martini (Lisa) and daughter Rosella Sorce (Patrick). Adoring
Nonna of Natalie, Leah, Rocco, Anthony (Lisa), Alessandro (Kaitlyn) and Bianca (Luca). Proud Bisnonna of
Jayrome, Victoria, Eva, Lorenzo, Logan, Amelia and Carter. Predeceased by her Brother Guglielmo
Iacone (2021) and survived by her sister Elsa Vannicola, niece Fiorella (Silvio) and great-niece Stella
Esposto all in Italy. Also survived by her sister-in-law Natalina Castelli (Corrado 1999). Will be sorely
missed by many nieces and nephews and extended family in Canada and Italy. She was the perfect
example of what it is to love your family. She was an avid gardener, two-time Trillium Award winner
who could make anything grow. She was the strongest and toughest woman west of Ascoli Piceno.
Always putting her family before herself and famous for her Stuffed Olives and ravioli’s on “Ravioli Day”.
The legacy she has left will be carried on for generations to come. Her memories will always be
cherished by all who have had the pleasure of knowing her. Visitation will take place on Monday,
September 5, 2022 from 3p.m. to 9p.m. at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Hwy #8, Stoney Creek, ON, L8G
1G6. Vigil Prayers will take place at 7pm. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 165
Prospect St. N., Hamilton, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:00a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the Juravinski Hospital ICU Unit, in
particular Paige, who was an angel and made our mother’s last moments peaceful. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that a donation be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Irma Martini’s name.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irma Martini Iacone Tuesday August 30th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: , Province: Ontario