It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Nonna, Giuseppa Tucci, at the age of 99. Giuseppa passed away Wednesday July 5th, 2023, peacefully at home with family by her side.
Giuseppa was born on December 13, 1923 in Brognaturo, Catanzaro, Italy. Giuseppa married her loving husband Bruno in 1950. In 1970, Giuseppa immigrated to Canada with her children to join her husband, who immigrated 5 years prior, in building a brighter future for their family.
Throughout her life, Giuseppa was dedicated to providing the best for her beloved family. As a nurturing matriarch, she exemplified resilience, strength, grace, and hope, becoming an inspiration to all those around her. She had a profound appreciation for life and found immense joy in celebrating and sharing her Italian heritage with her grandchildren. Our hearts are filled with warm memories of gathering every Sunday, preparing and sharing a meal. She loved bringing the family together, especially when it was time to make tomato sauce, sausages, bread, biscotti, and wine. Her passion for gardening and sharing the harvest with family, friends, and neighbours showcased her generous nature and deep sense of community. Giuseppa was devoted to her Catholic faith, finding solace and strength in her daily rosary and seeking comfort and guidance through her heartfelt prayers.
She will be greatly missed by her children Biagio (Assunta) Tucci, Nicola (Teresa) Tucci, Rosa Maselj, Elizabeth Calabrese, and Connie (Ernest) Richard; grandchildren Josie, Christina, Lia, Lisa, Samantha, Joshua, Michael, Victoria and Matthew; sister-in-law Maria Rosa Tucci, Teresa Tassone; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Giuseppa was predeceased by Bruno, her husband of 67 years; her son Antonio; parents Antonio and Maria-Teresa Tassone; in-laws Biagio and Rosa Tucci; son-in-law John Maselj; sisters Teresa (Bruno) Rosi and Rosa (Domenico) Garcea; brother Antonio Tassone; nephew Cosimo Garcea; brother-in-law Nicola Tucci; sisters-in-law Francesca (Bruno) Valente, Maria Rosa (Bruno) Mangiardi, and Santa (Domenico) Tassone.
The family would like to extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Scali, Dr. Miller, and nurse Georgette Siciliano who provided care and comfort to Giuseppa.
A Funeral Mass for the late Giuseppa Tucci will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church (292 Red River Rd.). Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:30am. Entombment will follow in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL (299 Waverley Street at Algoma).
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