Obituary of Maria Milano

MILANO, Maria - Before joining with God, Maria took her last breath May 4th, 2011 at 2:30pm while surrounded by her loving family at the St.Catharines General Hospital in her 86th year. Beloved wife to Michele for 60 years. Loving mother of Joseph (Luz) Milano, Angela (John) Miele both of St.Catharines. Nonna will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Frank, Steven, Jose, and Isabella. Survived by her beloved brother Vincenzo Sapanara and sister-in-law Teresa Basile, brother-in-law Antonio Milano (of Italy). Predeceased by brothers-in-law Tony Basile and Domenico Milano, sisters-in-law Francesca Milano (of Italy), Filomena (Matteo) Giacomino. Our sincerest thanks are extended to the staff at the St.Catharines General Hospital for their care and compassion on Maria's final day. A special thanks to her nurse Leanne from Care Partners and also CCAC and Red Cross for their excellent care for Maria. Mrs. Milano is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. The family will receive visitors on Friday May 6th from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Friday at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Parish on Saturday May 7th at 9:30a.m. Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.