Giovina RICCIO
RICCIO, Giovina Giovina passed away peacefully, after a long battle with ALS, on February 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in her 70th year. Beloved wife to Giovanni for 47 years. Cherished mother to Lina (Enzo) Morelli and Maria (Danny) Petruccelli. Proud Nonna to Anthony, Sabrina, Alexandra and Johnny. Loving daughter to Maria and the late A. Fedele Trigiani. Survived by her sister Filomena (Sam) Fazzari. Predeceased by her brother Phil (Rose) Trigiani. Giovina will be missed by Giovanni’s family, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Giovina had many talents including sewing, gardening and cooking. She dedicated over 30 years to Coppley Apparel Group where she retired as a supervisor. Giovina was a wonderful Nonna to her grandchildren, and will always be remembered as making each of them feel special – “Whatever happens at Nonna’s, stays at Nonna’s.” Giovina was known for being all-heart and brightened the lives of all those she touched. A special thank you to Giovina’s entire support team, especially Dr. Turnbull and his team at the McMaster ALS Clinic. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home – “William J. Markey Chapel” , 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers to take place at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation of Our Lord Church, 280 Limeridge Road West, Hamilton on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington. For those who wish, memorial donations made to the ALS Society would be appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca “Her golden hands are at rest”