Obituary

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Rosa Maddalena Guadagno at the age of 77 years old. Rosa passed away on July 22, 2024 at 11:30am at Toronto Western Hospital, peacefully surrounded by her family.   Rosa, known to many as Bianca, was born on October 19, 1946 in Santa Maria a Vico, Caserta (IT). On January 2, 1966 she married the love of her life Pasquale and immigrated to Canada to begin their life together. Rosa was always working hard as a seamstress while raising her two beautiful children Antonietta and Gabriele.   Nothing made Rosa happier than being surrounded by her family, enjoying each other’s company over a nice home cooked meal. Known for her warm and kind heart, she would always welcome all into her home with open arms.   Her dedication to her family and friends was her biggest priority, ensuring her loved ones were happy, safe, and loved. Small, but fierce, Rosa showed continuous strength to overcome any obstacle with determination and positivity. She was a force to be reckoned with. Her family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life and not the sadness of her passing.   She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Pasquale, children: Antonietta(Francesco) and Gabriele (Amanda); grandchildren Luigi, Rachela, Bianca and Julian; sister Luigina (late Michele); sibling in laws the late Carmine(Giovanna), Anna((late) Mario), Maria Antonia(Ciro), Luisa (Dario), and as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She is now reunited with her parents Raffaele & Concetta.   We will continue to honour her spirit with Sunday family lunches, making sausages and tomato sauce, our trips to Buffalo to pray to Fatima, and lastly her lucky weekly lottery numbers.   Rosa’s legacy will continue to live on through all those who were fortunate enough to have been touched by her love.   Visitation will be held at Cardinal Funeral home on Thursday July 25, 2024 at 2-4pm and 6-9pm. A funeral service will take place on Friday July 26, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10am. Her interment will follow at Prospect Cemetery. In loving memory of Bianca, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.  

Funeral Mass Services for the late Mrs. Guadagno may be viewed via the YouTube page of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at https://www.youtube.com/@SFAPToronto/streams

The mass may also be viewed via the churches Facebook page

Visitation

Date
July 25, 2024
Location
366 Bathurst Street
Time
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Date
July 25, 2024
Location
366 Bathurst Street
Time
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Service

Date
July 26, 2024
Location
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Time
10:00 AM

Entombment

Date
July 26, 2024
Location
Prospect Cemetery
Time
11:30 AM
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Arrival time at cemetery is approximated.

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July 25, 2024
Johnny and Debby Guadagno
Our dear Auntie Bianca, you will always be in our hearts and we will keep these memories with us always how you opened your arms of welcome and affection and love …we also are now at a loss of losing you, and miss you already. We have one only solace to know that we will see you again …we will value your legacy in Gabriele and Antonietta and your grandchildren and to embrace our dear uncle Pasqaule with all our heart filled with love always, Debby, Johnny and Jonathan and Giovanni Guadagno
July 25, 2024
Vittoria Laudari and family and Aquino Laudari and family
From my family to yours, our sincerest and deepest condolences. There are no words when you lose a mother. She takes a piece of you with her and she will forever be in your heart. L'eterno riposo dona a l'oro Signore e splendi ad essi la luci perpetua, riposa in pace. Amen. God rest her beautiful soul.
July 25, 2024
Giovanna Piscitelli
Carissima cognata Bianca, sono senza parole. Ripensando a tutti gli anni che abbiamo trascorso insieme tra lavoro e famiglia, per me sei stata una sorella anziché una cognata. Non posso immaginare un altra visita in Canada e non trovarti lì con quel accoglienza che solo tu sapevi dare. Riposa in pace Bianca, il mio cuore piange per te. Ti ricorderò con tante preghiere. Caro cognato Pasquale e nipoti Antonietta e Gabriele, vi stringo forte e mi dispiace tanto per non potere essere lì con voi, purtroppo la vita ci conserva tantissime sorprese e la salute non permette di viaggiare. Sentite condoglianze e abbiate tanta fede in questo momento di dolore.
July 24, 2024
Maria Cabreiro
My deepest condolences to all the family during this difficult time. Mrs Rosa always greeted you with a smile and a “how are you”. She was a very kind and gentle soul who will be missed on Grace St. May she rest in peace.🙏
July 24, 2024
Lily & Mike Pace and family
Signora Bianca brought a smile to everyone she would meet. A neighbour for over 30 years who always took the time to ask how are you. She will be greatly missed on Grace St. May she Rest In Eternal Peace. And may God grant the family strength during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences for the loss of a beautiful woman.
July 24, 2024
Lucy Fava and family
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family, Vince, Lucy, Chiara , Ariana, and Luca Fava
July 24, 2024
Gerry
All my sympathy and condolences to the Guadagno family and their friends. Rosa will be remembered as the kind, warm, and generous person she was. May she rest in peace and love in heaven.
July 23, 2024
Gabriele & Lina Guadagno
Quando perdiamo qualcuno che amiamo, il tempo sembra essersi fermato. Carissima zia Bianca, a noi mancherai tantissimo. Ci stringiamo forte a te zio Pasquale e cugini Antonietta e Gabriele. Riposa in pace zia. Gabriele, Lina, Giovanna e Carmine Guadagno
July 23, 2024
Magdalena Falzon
I remember her always happy and would always make you smile. Our deepest condolences to the family. She will be missed.
July 23, 2024
Renza Cecchetto
My condolences to Bianca’s husband and children. While I never met Bianca, her niece Raffaella Scarpato described her as a loving , caring person who brought much joy to others. May she rest peacefully. So sorry for your loss.
July 23, 2024
Mary Martino Bertucci
Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Rosa “Bianca” , beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Mary Martino Bertucci
July 22, 2024
Vera and Anthony Punzo
Pasquale, Antonietta, Gabby and family …. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife/mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult time.