At the Hamilton General Hospital, on Thursday, July 10, 2003, age 49 years. Beloved friend and companion of Frank Tassone. She will be sadly missed by family, friends, Gigi and her dearest granddaughter Zoe.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Sunday 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony's Church on Monday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Prayer Vigil Sunday 8:30 p.m.
Francesco "Frank" Filice
Passed suddenly, at his residence, with his wife Francesca by his side, at the age of 79, on June 7, 2003, in Hamilton, Ontario. He will be sadly missed by his sons Tony and his wife Biljana, Carlo, and Paul. Loving Nonno of Bianca and Dante. Will be fondly remembered by his sisters Verginia, Concetta, brother Carmine, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Gervasi, and their families from Italy, brother-in-law Achille and sister-in-law Rachela Bennardo, sister-in-law Concetta and his late brother Antonio Filice and family, sister Angela and the late Eugenio Filice and their family from Vancouver, sister-in-law Elvira and the late brother-in-law Giuseppe Gervasi and family, all from Canada. Survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends from Canada and Italy. Francesco was a retired employee of 23 years from Stelco. Resting at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2003, from 5 to 9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Tuesday 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at All Souls Church at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged. Sempre nei nostri cuori
Maria "Mama Maria" Protopopescu
On Monday, June 9, 2003 at her home, in her 87th year, Maria, surrounded by her loving family, very peacefully passed away. She had been the beloved and cherished wife of the late Ionel (July 31, 1960). Most devoted mother and mother-in-law of Nicu and Monica, Ionica and Mary-Ann, Marian and Monica, Marioara and Vasile Vasiu. Loving grandmother of Alina, Anda, Oco, Nicky, Elena, Alina, Marcus and Charles and loving great-grandmother of Jessica and Evan Alexander. Maria was known for her generosity in helping newcomers with the Salvation Army through Mr. and Mrs. Reid and was known as "Mama Maria". The family will receive friends at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. The Vigil Prayers will be on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church, 20 Murray St. W., on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodland cemetery. Following cemetery services, everyone is invited to gather at 1:30 at the Romanian Hall, 20 Murray St. W.
Lucia Zeffiro
Peacefully, at the Henderson General Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano. Loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Michele and Lidia of Italy, Emilio and Maria, Mena and Mario Ciardullo. Loving grandmother of Marco, Denise and Ivan, Guy, Lucy and Michael, Michael-Paul, Carolanne, and Lorenza. Great-grandmother of Christopher, Matthew and Julia. Sister of Francesco and Elisa, Vincenzo and Nina, and the late Suore Bianca, all of Italy. Survived by many nieces and nephews in Italy. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Henderson General Hospital. Family and friends will be received at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at All Souls Church, Friday at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Aldantino DiSAVERIO
Peacefully at the Henderson Hospital on June 12, 2003, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Giuseppina (1956) and the late Maria (1991). Loving father of Teresa and Peter Coruzzi of Baltimore, Beatrice and John Morgante, Josie and Nick Alfieri. Cherished Nonno of Melissa, Stefanie, Aimee, Anthony, Steven, Alessia, Cassandra and great-grandfather of Benjamin. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Sveldino, Maria, Camillo and Santa Pio, Vincenzo and Nicolina Lolli. Predeceased by brothers Martino, Giovanni, Casimirro, Giuseppe and sister Yolanda Coruzzi. Will also be lovingly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Anthony's Church, Monday at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Pietro Faraci
Peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, at the McMaster Medical Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2003, in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Josie Fitzgibbon and her husband Bob, Ignazio Faraci (Bridgette), Enza Silva and her husband James, Nino Faraci and his future wife Tina Haynes, Vito Faraci (Daniela). Adoring Nonno of Isabella Maria Silva. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Vito and Sara Faraci, Vitina and Baldassare Eterno, Tony and Caterina Faraci, Ignazia Faraci, Joe and Cristina Lombardo, Giovanna and Domenico Saccaro of Italy. Pietro will be sadly missed by his faithful companion Zena and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pietro was a longtime employee of Piersanti Plastering and a member of L.I.U.N.A. Local 837. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Sunday 6-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Monday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 a.m. at All Souls Church, with interment to follow at Resurrection cemetery.
Maria Tesone
Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Domenico. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Fernando and Maria, Eliole and Guido Salciccioli, Angelo and Mary. Loving grandmother of Domenico (Cindy), Nilla (Dave), Marina (Ron), Elgina (Danny), Maria (Fausto), Rosa (Carmine), Michael and Carlo. Predeceased by her sisters Concetta and Francesca. Survived by many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the 6th floor at St. Joseph's Hospital for their excellent care. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Friday from 2-9 p.m. The Vigil Prayers will be on Friday at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Anthony's Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in Italy.
Angela Muraca (née Lico)
May 27, 1906 - June 25, 2003
MURACA, Angela - In her 97th year, with her family at her side, Angela peacefully went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, June 24, 2003. Predeceased by her husband Sante (1968). Loving mother of Eugenio and the late Rosina Beltrano, Emilio and Laura Muraca, Laura and Mario Muraca, Orlando and the late Gina Maniccia, Dora and the late Umberto Gatto, Carmine and Rita Muraca, Lina and Alfredo Fortino, Ada and Nino Lico. Cherished grandmother of Frank Beltrano, Mary Jacob, Nino & Mary Beltrano, Julie & John Capone, Angela & Vito Sgro, Marisa & Fausto Ciarrocchi, Ivana & John Gennaccaro, Rick & Linda Muraca, Julianna & Mario Berardi, Frances & John Crandel, Joanna Gatto-Adams, Angela & Vince D’Onofrio, Diana & Tony Cherubin, Sante & Patricia Muraca, Sandra & Mario Milazzo, Lisa & Gino Bellardini, David Muraca, MaryJane & Ray DiGregorio, Candida & Armand Pitton, Claudio & Marlyn Fortino, Rosemary & Mark Pye, Gisella & Leo Paone, Mike & Laura Lico and Paul & Marcella Lico. Great-grandmother to: Andrea Simoneau (Andre), Carla Daniels (Brian), Christopher Beltrano, Christina, Marie and Amanda Capone, Matthew & Michael Ciarrocchi, Victoria, Marco & Christina Gennaccaro, Paul (Sheri) & Stephen Berardi, Johnathan Crandel, Andrew-Christian Adams, Teresa & Paul D’Onofrio, Anthony, Joshua & Drew Cherubin, Marco & Julia Muraca, Melissa & Elena Milazzo, Domenic & Anthony Bellardini, Daniel, Sara & Eva DiGregorio, Bianca, Johnny, Carla & Stephen Pitton, Michael & Mark Fortino, Thomas, Alexandra & Christopher Pye, David, Talia & Anita Paone, Emma Lico Great-great-grandmother to : Jaden & Ethan Simoneau Paolo Berardi. Angela is predeceased by her parents Michele and Rosina Lico, and her sisters and brothers Maria, Palmo, Giuseppe, Chiarina, Agata and Carmine. Angela is survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy. Special thank you to the staff at St. Peter's Hospital, 2 West and McMaster University Hospital, Dr. Noronha and the Paramed Home Health Care. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East {near James} on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated by Father Steve Sardo at Canadian Martyrs Church on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. "Mamma, Nonna tu sarai sempre nei nostri cuori."
Yolanda "Yollie" Kalapos (née Chonka)
December 28, 1930 - May 23, 2003
Peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Peter's Hospital on Friday, May 23, 2003 in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her dear husband John. Very loving mother and mother-in-law to John and Nancy, Lorraine and Cam MacMillan, and Bob. Loving Grandma to Ryan, Sarah, Jennifer and Christopher. Sadly missed by her sister Clara and Michael Kristoff and brother-in-law Tony Serwatiak. Survived by one niece and three nephews. A special thank you to the staff at St. Peter's Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion shown to Yolanda. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday, May 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Chapel Service on Tuesday, May 27 at the Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donation to St. Peter's Hospital, Palliative Care 2 West.
Leon MAZA
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our beloved son and brother, Leon Alberto Maza SanJuan, at the Hamilton General Hospital on May 23, 2003 in his 31st year. Sadly missed by his parents Jose (Chile) and Violeta (Hamilton) and sister Gabriela (Hamilton). Also survived by many family and friends in Chile, Spain and Canada. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Chapel Service in the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, May 27th at 1 p.m. Leo, your beautiful soul and poetry will stay in the memories of those whom you've touched.
Rocco ZUCCO
Suddenly passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital on Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the age of 62. Loving husband of Silvana. Dearly loved father of Massimo and Nancy. Loving son of the late Leonardo and Nunziata Maria Zucco. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Giovanni and Rosita, Rosario and Orietta, Caterina and Benito Esposito, Gina and the late Salvatore. Dear brother-in-law of Frank and Nancy Castelli. Rocco will be greatly missed by his cousins Giuseppe and Anna Romano, Rosario and Maria Romano, Frank and Grace Romano. Survived by nieces, nephews and relatives in Canada, Italy and Australia. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery. If desired, donations in Rocco's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Mario MICIELI
At the Hamilton General Hospital, on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Pina. Predeceased by his parents, Palmo and Maria, infant son, Vincent Mario, niece Ada and nephew Gerard. Dearest father of Paul Micieli and his wife Barbara (Delisimunovic), Vincent Micieli and Anna Beltrano. Adoring Nonno of Michael and Isabelle. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of the late Ida and Fumiano Storti, Giulia and Arturo Nouvola, Gaetano and Agata Micieli, Emma and the late Lino Griego, Pietro and Waltraud Micieli, the late Maria and Luigi Nacarato, Franca and Santo Vetere, Lina and Lorenzo Espostio, Yolina and Angelo Giordano, Giulia and the late Mario Barone. Mario is survived by his aunt Speranza Galasso and his cousins John and Anna Micieli and will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy and the U.S.A. Mario was the founder of Mario's Catering Service and Michelangelo Banquet Centre in Hamilton. Special thank you to the doctors and staff of the Hamilton General Hospital ICU. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Wednesday 7- 9, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Vigil Prayers Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. at All Souls Church with Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
