Obituary of Giuseppina D'Achille

D'ACHILLE, Giuseppina Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Giuseppina passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 92. Forever loved by her husband of 72 years, Giuseppe. Loving mother of Minella (Pietro) D'Achille, Maria (Nicola) Ciccotosto, Anne (Vito) Palumbo and Pina D'Achille. Cherished Nonna of Joseph (Susan), Angela (Ricky), Peter Jr. (Leanne), Mirella, Patrizia, Pasquale (Irene), Mario (Tammy), Rosemarie (Johnny), Susanna (Brandon) and Anthony. Special Bis Nonna of 16 great-grandchildren and Aunt to many nieces and nephews in both Canada and Italy. Giuseppina was predeceased by her brother and sister in Italy. Giuseppina was passionate about her flowers. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and cooking for her family. Giuseppina was the matriarch of her family and will be greatly missed. A special thank you to the staff at the St. Catharines General Hospital for their care and support. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Thursday, May 28, from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine St., on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow Mass, at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In memory of Giuseppina, donations may be given to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the NHS- St. Catharines Site.