Maria Teresa Sabatino
December 31, 2008
SABATINO Maria Teresa. Passed away peacefully on December 29, 2008 at the age of 79 with her daughters by her side. Teresa will be reunited with her beloved husband Rocco, son Paolo and daughter Carmela. She will be dearly missed by her children Joe (Peggy), Mary (Tom), Cindy (David), daughter-in-law Debbie and her grandchildren. A heartfelt thanks to her nephew Paul, to Anna, Eleanora and to the many relatives and friends for their love and support. Also thank you to her many doctors and the kind and caring staff at the Marion Hospice. Prayers will be offered Monday January 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Judes Parish, 3078 Renfrew Street, followed by funeral mass January 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Judes. Entombment will be at Ocean View Mausoleum. Donations to Marion Hospice 604-731-5947 are welcome.
Giuseppe (Joe) Tinucci
December 30, 2008
February 11, 1930 – December 23, 2008
Giuseppe (Joe) was born in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy and passed away peacefully at home with his family present by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Rosella; 2 sons, Mario (Cheryl) and Roberto; 2 grandsons, Dante and Lucas; along with 2 sisters, Maria and Giorgia in Italy and with many other relatives and friends. Joe started his business Ital Décor Ltd. in 1956 and worked on many projects around the world. In British Columbia some of the sites included the restoration of the Orphem Theatre, Hotel Vancouver, Sinclair Center and the Empress Hotel to name a few. He was also an avid hunter, plus a soccer fanatic. Funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Lung Association would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. bellburnaby.com.
Esther Marin (nee Genovese)
December 27, 2008
Was born February 8, 1926 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away December 26, 2008 after a short courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Esther was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ugo and her parents Ernesto and Croce. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughters Judy (Rod) and Jo-Anne (Randy); grandchildren Joey, Sarah (Mike); brother Elso (Tina) and many family and friends in Canada and Italy. Esther attended Strathcona School and had many fond memories of her childhood which she remembered and shared often. Esther touched the lives of everyone she met and was a kind, gentle and loving soul. She will be deeply missed by all. Special thanks to the nurses, volunteers and the whole team at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody for your compassionate care of our dear mother. You are all angels on Earth and helped us through this most difficult time. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver. Entombment, the Abbey, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crossroads Hospice Society, P.O. Box 1072, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6Z4 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Dr. Anna Maria Masellis
December 27, 2008
October 23, ,1964 – December 25, 2008
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Maria after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Anna was born and raised in Vancouver. She moved to Edmonton after earning a degree at UBC. There, she married and gave birth to two beautiful children, Matthew and Danielle, who she helped raise while earning her doctorate at the University of Alberta. Life would take a turn and she moved to St.Paul, Minnesota. There, she led a team of researchers working to find a cure to the very disease that took her from us.
Anna now joins her father in heaven.
She is survived by her devoted, never tiring mother, Maria who remained by her side until her last breath. Her loving children, Matthew and Danielle, who were truly her pride and joy. Brothers Larry and Danny (Wendy) and many other relatives and friends who were with her throughout her fight.
The family is grateful to Zia Ada, Zio Silvano and Zio Pietro for taking time out of their busy lives to help care for Anna and mom in St.Paul and here at home. Also, we cannot put into words how grateful we are to her extended family in St.Paul, Angela, Anna, Alice and Lucia and so many others, who selflessly gave their time and love to Anna and our family. You are forever in our hearts.
Anna touched many lives around the globe and her fight against cancer will continue through the Masellis Care Foundation which she established after her initial diagnosis in 2006.
Prayers will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2008 , 7pm at St. Francis of Assisi parish followed by Mass on Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 10am. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Masellis Care Foundation, www.maselliscare.org, would be appreciated.
Andrea Finamore
December 24, 2008
FINAMORE Andrea, born June 28, 1931 in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy passed away December 22, 2008 at Burnaby Hospital. Andrea was predeceased by his parents Francesco and Anna, his first wife Maria and sister Angelina. He is survived by his loving wife Maria; son Frank (Teresa); daughter Carla Cuccione (Michael); grandchildren Anna, Armando, Maria, Marcello and Massimo; brother Tony (Soheila) and their children Emilia and Marjan and other family and friends. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 at St. Helen’s Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment, the Abbey, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael Cuccione Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of 3B at Burnaby Hospital. He will be in our hearts forever and be truly missed. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Mary Nielsen
December 24, 2008
NIELSEN (nee Orlandi) – Mary passed away 11:45 PM Sunday, December 21, 2008 after a lengthy illness, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Morbegno, Italy on July 21, 1921 to Giovanni & Domenica Orlandi. Mom was always there with a cup a coffee, fresh baked cookies and an ear to listen to one and all. She was an avid gardener and loved nothing more than her cologne of choice “horse manure”. This obit would have been better had she written it like she wrote our essays for school – but this will have to do. Mom has now ended her nine year journey to be reunited with the love of her life “Whitey” who passed away February 19, 1999. Mom is survived by her 10 children, Paul, Glenn (Coby), Mary (Jean), Susan, Darlene (Gord), Christine (Lucio), Teresa (Rick), Baba, Peter (Margo), and April (Frank); 31 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Her special second family includes Randi Bevilacqua and Bill Lawler. Mom will now join those of her family that have passed before her, daughter in-law Rosemary, sisters Katie & Lena and brother Johnny. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2025 Napier St. (Napier & Semlin Dr.) where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Mom will be laid to rest with Dad at Ocean View Cemetery on Wednesday, December 31/08 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Canuck Place – 1690 Matthews Ave. Vancouver B.C. V6J 2T2. Our family will mourn the loss of an amazing mother, grandmother and friend. “We love you mom.”
Joseph Frank Tedesco
December 22, 2008
Born August 27, 1930 in San Zenone, Treviso, Italy passed away December 21, 2008 at Peach Arch Hospital. Joe was predeceased by his sisters Gina and Maria. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years Joan; sons Dennis, Gregory (Sherry) and Gary (Cordelaine); grandchildren Christina, Michael and Isabella; sister Bertilla of Montreal and sisters and brother Renata, Gemma and Cesare all of Italy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 at St. Helen’s Church, 3860 Triumph St., Burnaby. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Ruzica Maljevac
December 20, 2008
January 15, 1928 – December 20, 2008. Ruzica passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital. She is survived by her only son Tom and his wife Margaret and grandson Ryan. Ruzica will be dearly missed by her family and will be reunited with her husband, Vlado and other family members. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 3105 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver. Interment to follow at Ocean View Cemetery.
Antonia Zuzolo
December 19, 2008
Antonia, was born in Santa Paolina, Avellino, Italy and passed away peacefully at home with her family present by her side. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Erminia and Vittorio Dente; son and daughter-in-law, Gaetano and Maria Zuzolo; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Prayers will be offered Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 3860 Truimph Street, Burnaby, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Ocean View South Mausoleum, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. bellburnaby.com.
Antonietta Manzi
December 18, 2008
August 29, 1925 – December 16, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonietta Manzi. Born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, she passed away peacefully on December 16, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Gennaro and Rosaria, and her sister Emilia. Antonietta will be lovingly remembered by her husband Domenico of 63 years, her son Pat (Lena), 3 grandchildren Tina (Brian), Kathy (Anthony), Donny, 4 great-grandchildren Joshua, Jayson, Mateo and Giuliana, brothers Alessandro (Matilda) and Felice (Matilda), sisters Ida and Giovanna(Ferruccio) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows, 555 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday December 20, 2008 @ 10:00am, Burial to follow @ Ocean View, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C.. The family would like to thank all the Nurses and Doctors @ St. James Cottage Hospice for there support and wonderful care. In lieu of all flowers a donation to be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.