CORACI, Maria

CORACI, Maria Entered into Eternal life surrounded by her loving family at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Maria at the age of 88 was the beloved wife and soulmate of the late Tommaso Coraci (February 8, 2003). Treasured daughter and daughter-in-law of the late Vito and the late Caterina Butera, and the late Giuseppe and the late Benedetta Coraci. Proud and devoted mother of Bina (Tony Ieluzzi), Cathy (late Ben Filippi), Mary (Ignazio Eterno), Joe (Maryrose), Angela (Marcel Clement) and Vito (Nellie). Cherished Nonna of Vince, Donna, Maria (Joe), Sabrina (Joshua), Tony (Gloria), Tommy, Julian (Tamra), Saro (Brenna), Vicki, Tommy, Chris, Alesha (Jesse), Melanie, Marissa (Stephen), Vanessa, Mallory and Ryan. Adoring Bisnonna of Emily, Isabel, Sofia, Joey, Marley, Adrian, Juna, Asha, Owen and grandbaby on the way Emmi Maria. Much loved sister of Sara (late Vito Faraci), the late Angela (late Salvatore Drago), the late Vito Butera (Caterina), Enza (late Nino Lombardo), and Tonino Butera (Dora). Dear sister-in-law of Maria (late Liborio Pirrone), the late Benedetto Coraci (late Brigida), Francesca Coraci, the late Carolina (late Gaspare Grimaudo). Special Zia to Josie, Ignazio, Cathy, Linda and their families. Forever in the hearts of her many relatives in Canada and Italy. Maria shared her love with all who knew her, especially her many friends at Royal Vista.

The Coraci family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the care and compassion shown to Maria by Dr. Castelluzzo, the palliative care organization and to the staff at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, who truly are angels on earth, having treated Maria like a princess.

Maria will always be remembered for her cooking, love for dogs and cats, and the incredible love she gave to her family and friends.

Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home “William J. Markey Chapel” , 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Ancaster.

For those who wish in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca.

“I love you and God bless you.”