Obituary of Giovanna Cefaratti

CEFARATTI, Giovanna ( nee Mancini) - Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at the St Catharines General Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Giuseppe for 55 years. Cherished mother of Gaetano (Danny) and Antonio. Predeceased by her daughter Mary and her son Giovanni. Loving Nonni of 7 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Francesca D'avirro. Loving Zia Nina of many nieces and nephews. Giovanna was employed at Jeffrey's Greenhouse for 20 years and was a member of St. Alfred†™s Church. She came to Canada from Italy in 1955. A special thank you to Dr. John Luce, The Red Cross and St Elizabeth Palliative Team for all their care and compassion. A sincere thank you to the St Catharines General Hospital for all their care. Mrs. Cefaratti is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St Catharines. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 7-9p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Wednesday at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Alfred's Church on THURSDAY AT 1P.M. Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations to Red Cross or the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St Catharines General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.