Obituary

Peacefully at home at the age of 91. Loving wife of Giovanni (predeceased) and proud mother of Loretta in Toronto, and Dante (Marion) in Windsor. Beloved Nonna to Andrea and Madeleine. Loving daughter of Decimo and Maria (predeceased). Beloved sister of Mario, Armando and Giulio DeCandido and predeceased by brothers Antonio, Giovanni, Bruno and Dante ; sisters Giulia and Decima. We will all miss her loving smile, and the laughter she always provided with her energy and wonderful stories. She also made the best gnocchi in the world. She will be sorely missed. The family is grateful for the excellent and compassionate care she received through St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto over the past 9 years. They would especially like to thank Dr. Marika Varga (Geriatrics) and Dr. Carlos Rodrigues (Pulmonology), and the Palliative services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Visitation will be held at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette Street on Thursday, March 21st from 6-9 pm with prayers at 6p.m. A Funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 22nd at St. Mary of the Angels Church at 9:30 am followed by interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association (www.on.lung.ca) or St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto home-based Palliative Care Service (www.foundation.stjoe.on.ca) would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation

Date
March 21, 2013
Location
 
Time
6-9 pm

Service

Date
March 22, 2013
Location
St. Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church, 1481 Dufferin St., Toronto
Time
9:30 am

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Mount Hope Cemetery, 305 Erskine Avenue, Toronto
Time
 

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March 25, 2013
Kathy Meloche
Please be assured of my prayers and sympathy in the death of your mother. I have many fond memories of your mother from my acquaintance with her during my nursing days in London Ontario. Sincerely, Kathy
March 23, 2013
Linda Hines
Loretta,Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts go out to you and your family. You have showed such devotion in your care.
March 22, 2013
Marilyn & Tedd Szalay
Dr. Dante Morassutti May we offer our expression of condolence to the family for the loss of your dear Mother. Marilyn & Tedd Szalay Lasalle
March 22, 2013
Mary Lynn and John Bridgman
Dear Dr. Morassutti, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you and your family today.
March 22, 2013
Bill taylor
Dante and Loretta Kim and I are thinking of you. We lost both of our parents as well and know how difficult this is. I loved your obituary and the picture of your mom on the web site. I wished I could have tried some of her gnocchi!! All our best to you and your families Kim and Bill Taylor; windsor ontario
March 21, 2013
Liliana Sovran
Dear Dante, Marion, Andrea and Madeleine, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother. We hope you find comfort in the memories of her and the times you shared. May God give you comfort and strength in the sad times. Our deepest condolences, Egidio and Liliana Sovran
March 21, 2013
Beth Begin
Loretta, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers are with you at this time. Beth Begin
March 21, 2013
Patrick Way
Dear Loretta, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Sincerest condolences, Patrick Way
March 21, 2013
Rosalind Tamai
Dante & Loretta: Please accept our condolences on the death of you mother. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Joseph, Rosalind & Adam Tamai & William Adams