Angela Di Fonzo
Born September 18, 1927 in Campodimele, Italy, passed away on April 28, 2009. Predeceased by her husband Mario in 2004 and her sister Iolanda. She is survived by her children: Eugenia (Biagio), Ernestina (Onorato), Beniamino (Julia); grandchildren: Angelina, Anna, Mario, Michael, Sandra, Alexander and Andrea; great grandchildren: Trevor, Emily, Emily Ann, Marcus, Daniela and Matthew. She also leaves her brothers Vincenzo, Gerardo, Alfredo, Costantino, Aldo and their families, and her many relatives and friends in Canada and Italy. Special thanks to the Palliative Care Unit teams and the Evergreen Home Care nurses for their care and compassion. Prayers will be offered Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 555 S. Slocan Street, Vancouver, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at the Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the BC Cancer Agency or the Palliative Care Unit c/o Vancouver Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
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Dear Jean, Tina and Ben
Today, walking along I came across a shiny penny and I picked it up and immediately thought of Angelina…”pennies from heaven”.
She is certainly shining brightly in heaven, next to your beloved father.
Upon first meeting your parents in 1975, I thought what a great couple. You have been blessed in having caring and loving parents and I especially, feel honoured to have established a relationship with your mother. When she hugged me, I could feel the warmth of her love. Angelina was kind, loving, caring, and generous; and the simple things in life were the most “bewteeful” to her. I will always remember her standing at the front door of the house, upon our arrival and saying “WELCOME”. Aldo and I always knew she was genuine when she said that to us!! She always put our wants and needs before hers and that was evident by her cooking, baking and knitting. What a talented and giving lady! She pampered us and she loved doing it.
We certainly will miss her, but we know her memory and legacy will live on in her children and grandchildren. It has been a privilege to know and love her and we are comforted by the fact that she is now reunited with her beloved Mario and showering us with her love,& prayers.
Rest in peace dear Angelina. We love you.
Regards and deepest sympathy to all,
Love, Jo and Aldo and family
P.S. On Monday, April 27 when I went to bed, Angelina appeared to me for a split second when I was dreaming. And I blurted out loud to Aldo, “Did she say he was cute?” Of course, Aldo’s reply, “your dreaming”. The next day she passed away. It was her parting message to me……..
To The Di Fonzo Family:
I am so sorry to read of Mrs. Di Fonzo’s passing. I have many fond memories of her while growing up, spending so much time in her home. She always had a lovely smile on her face and was always very welcoming and kind to me and my family. One of my fondest childhood memories were the wonderful home made pizzas that she would send over to our home, they were so delicious.
My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Tina, your kind and generous heart is a product from your family’s upbringing, love and support, in this time we wish you our deepest sympathy’s for your loss.
From: Ralph & Anna Caporiccio & Family
Dear Tina, Ronnie and all the DiFonzo Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Angelina’s passing. She was the sweetest, kindest, woman that I have ever met. I always enjoyed being in her company, and to me she will always be the example of how to live one’s life with faith, courage, good cheer, and generosity. I feel blessed that my family had the opportunity to meet her and spend some time with her.
Tina, to you and your family I send my deepest condolences.
With much love,
Silvana and the Huemer family.
Tina, Ronnie, Mario, Micheal and the rest of the family. I only met your mother breifly a couple of times, but I could see she was a classy lady. I’m so glad I spent those few hours with her recently,she made us feel so welcome and was most gracious. I know now having met her why she has such a wonderful daughter (Tina), Be strong, she is in a better place.
Thinking of you all.
Love the Quaglieri Family and Joseph Aiello.
Our prayers and thoughts are with in this very sad time. May God grant you peace and hope.
With much love, Mary and Gino
Tina, Ronnie, Mario, Michael & Family. Our thoughts and love are with you. You all mean so much to us. Although we did not have the privilege of spending time and getting to know both Angela & Mario, we are well aware of the love and graciousness that surrounded them. Tina, be strong, I know your loss is great – just think of the beautiful legacy she left behind.
Love, Emily, Emilio, Andrea & Michael
From all of the Wong Family, our hearts are with you all in this sad time. We have been neighbours with Angelina (and Mario) for almost 37 years. We will always remember the smiles, the happy “Hello” and the many bottles of wine. My mom is very sorry that she didn’t attend the service this past Saturday but wishes you all well.
Jason