Obituary
It’s with heavy hearts we announce that our mother, Maria Rosa Pitaro, after a courageous battle with multiple health complications at the age of 83, God called her to heaven peacefully on the evening of September 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Maria Rosa was born on September 25, 1938 in Simbario, Italy. Maria Rosa raised three children alone in Italy for almost 10 years, before moving to Canada, with our father, Antonio, where Chiara her youngest was born. Maria Rosa worked two jobs to support her family and suffered terribly with multiple painful conditions until she passed away. She enjoyed being a grandmother the most, to her nine grandchildren. And was ecstatic about having 5 (and one the way) great grandchildren. Forever spoiling them and taking care of them. She enjoyed cooking, the company of friends and family, and practicing her faith. Maria Rosa will be dearly missed by her children Salvatore (Santa), Fortunato (Sonia), Pina (George), Chiara (Joe). By her grandchildren Anthony (Christina), Maria Rosa, Francesco, Meagan (Harvey), Robert, Michael (Felicia), River, Brandyn, and Evan. Her great grandchildren, Jackson, Noah, Tatum, Ben and Alex. She will greatly be missed by her wonderful brothers and sister, Domenico (Vincenzina), Francesco (Giovanna) and Angelina (Antonio). And her countless of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her laughter and feisty ways will never be forgotten. And always cherished. Lastly, she leaves a gapping hole in Gracie the dog’s life as she would give her so much attention. Alice the cat does not know what to do with herself without Nonna. We would like to thank the staff at Toronto General Hospital for all their care, especially the JDMI staff (Chiara’s coworkers) for always giving our mother what ever she needed. We would like to thank the Toronto Grace Salvation Army Rehab Centre. A special thank you to VHA homecare PSWs for the many hours of service you provided to my mom and helping Chiara to provide care to her mother. Riposa in Pace cara Mamma…Visitation
September 23, 2022
Cardinal Funeral Homes, Bathurst Street Chapel, Toronto, Ontario
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
September 23, 2022
Cardinal Funeral Homes, Bathurst Street Chapel, Toronto, Ontario
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
There will be a prayer vigil during the evening hours.
Service
September 24, 2022
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
10:30 AM
Entombment
September 24, 2022
Prospect Cemetery - Last Supper Mausoleum