RosaACERNESE (nee Deluca)

ACERNESE, Rosa (nee Deluca) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosa at the age of 85 years, on Thursday, July 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at the Juravinski Hospital. She was married for 62 years to Carmen Acernese. Rosa was a loving mother to Angela Shibish, Renato Acernese, Franco (LeeAnne) Acernese and Christina Acernese. She was predeceased by her daughter Angela, who died on August 10, 2005. Loving Nonna to Eva-Marie (Peter), David, Victoria, Joseph and Carmen, Grace. Survived by her sisters Maria and Luigia as well as her brothers Jerry, Jimmy and Frank. She was predeceased by her brothers Saverio, Emmanual and Antonio as well as a sister Clara. Rosa was a loyal member of the Catholic Women’s League for over 30 years. Visitation at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 200 Mount Albion Road, on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery.