AntoninaPIZZURRO

PIZZURRO, Antonina Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 24, 2017. Antonina was a devoted wife of 59 years to the late Fortunato. Antonina was adored and will be affectionately remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her four children Sarah (Paul Policaro), Ross (Joanne Piazza), Carmen (Sylvia Bruni) and Mary-Jane (Brian Courchesne). She will be affectionately missed by her 12 grandchildren Francesco (Maria-Angela Tagliabue), Lina (Mark Pavkovic), Nina (Michael Van Vugt), Fortune (Rizwan Malik), Amanda (Corey Andolina), Ross, Luke, Mia, Fortunato, Gina, Owen and Max and her 3 great-grandchildren Alessandra, Julia and Sebastian. Antonina was born in Roccavaldina, Messina, Sicily. She immigrated to Toronto in 1958 with her family, began working as a seamstress and loved to entertain for her extended family. Through prayer, perseverance and devotion to her Church, built a loving home for herself and children. She was a role model and inspiration. She was blessed with patience and piety. Her many friends will remember her for her kindness and generosity. Friends will be received at Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Agincourt, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church 3200 Pharmacy Ave., Scarborough. Entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Michael’s Foundation.