Diva Maria GARGARELLA

Diva Maria GARGARELLA

GARGARELLA, Diva Maria May 18, 1946 – April 6, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diva Maria Gargarella, partner to George Gargarella for over fifty years.

Diva was born in Toronto to Ontario (Terry) and Madeline Rosati. Loving sister to Paul and Loy and sister-in-law to Barb Rockwell, Flavia Ricci and Lucy Shorten. Aunt to Carol, Roger (deceased), Janice, Joey, Gail (deceased), Charles, Colleen (deceased), John (deceased), Francine, Michael and Lesia and many great-nieces and nephews. Diva and George met in 1965, married in 1968 and moved to Kitchener while George finished school.

In 1970 they moved back to Toronto and subsequently moved to Victoria in 1978 and on to Ottawa in 1981 intending to stay for two years. Despite the “snow shock” they stayed for the next 38 years, except for one year in Vienna, Austria. Vienna, a city that Diva loved and would have stayed forever if they would have let her. Diva pursued many career interests: hair stylist, instructor, model, make-up artist, entrepreneur, among others. Diva loved to read (Chapters, favourite store); eat at restaurants (La Strada, favourite restaurant); and dancing (Hartwells, favourite dance club).

Diva was an elegant lady with her own unique style and personality. She loved everyone she met. With love, Diva wants to thank all the people she met during her life. They gave her great joy and happiness. She hopes she was able to bring a little joy and happiness into their lives. Love and respect those close to you and those not so close, for in the end we all share the same destiny.

As per Diva’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial. Her ashes will be sprinkled over water.

If you wish to make a donation, please consider Hospice Care Ottawa, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 0X1. Web address: www.hospicecareottawa.ca COLON CANCER IS PREVENTABLE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED SCREENING.