SODA, Maria (nee Domanico)

SODA, Maria (nee Domanico) Peacefully, early Saturday morning at Orchard Terrace, our dearest Maria passed away at the age of 88 in her sleep, like an angel.

Beloved wife of the late Giovanni (August, 29 2017). Loving mother to Agata, Rosina Lucarelli (Pierino), and Vincenzo (Rosanna). Precious nonna to Melissa Paskvalin (John), Marianna Cardoso (Flavio), Fiorella, Peter, Adam, and Samantha. Cherished bisnonna to Simona and Valeria. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of a third great-grandchild. Loving sister to the late Leonardo Domanico (Carmela), the Late Clara Miglio (Antonio), Edda Moronne (Franco), the late Elena Grimaldi (Ignazio), and the late Eugenia and Carmelo Vitello. Maria was the loving daughter of the late Raffaele and Rosina, and daughter-in-law of the late Vincenzo and Agata. Left to mourn are many family members, relatives, and friends in Italy, Australia, U.S.A and Canada.

Words are not enough to express our utmost gratitude to the incredible staff at Orchard Terrace Long Term Care. Our mother found another family. Our warmest thanks to: the Directors, RN’s, P.S.W’s, kitchen and cleaning staff and also all the P.S.W’s at the house. Our mom was very fortunate to have had throughout her life time amazing doctors: Dr. C. Scime, Dr. P. Staibano, and now Dr. S. Cusimano at Orchard Terrace. All went above and beyond their call of duty.

Our mom was the epitome of generosity. In her selfless lifetime she has always put everyone first. We have been blessed with all her guidance and strength. What an honour to have had her in our lives. Now the ballroom in heaven is open for you to dance with your Giovanni.

Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James Street) Monday, March 4, 2019 from 2 – 5 and 6 – 9 p.m., with Vigil Prayers at 4:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St Anthony’s Church on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

If desired, Memorial Donations to Orchard Terrace Care Centre would be appreciated by the family.