Concetta Labriola

April 9, 1933 – January 22, 2025

Labriola, Concetta (D’Amato), a beloved mother, left us peacefully in her sleep at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital in the early hours of January 22, 2025, with her son Mike at her side. Concetta passed away in her 92nd year after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion that will forever be cherished by her family and all who knew her.

She was the fourth child born to Domenico D’Amato and Felicita Nigro on April 9, 1933, in Savignano di Puglia, in the province of Avellino, Italy. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Luciano Labriola. They married on January 22, 1955, and spent 65 wonderful years together before his passing in February 2020.

In 1960, Concetta immigrated to Canada with her two young children to join her husband. The family resided in Oshawa for over 65 years. She leaves behind her son Michael Labriola, daughter Anna (Gino) Pascuzzi, and will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Adam (Jillian) Pascuzzi, Michael (Bailey Waite) Labriola, Paul (Ashley) Pascuzzi, Carl (Adam Pasquale) Pascuzzi, and Felicia (Daniele) Berardi, as well as her beautiful great-grandchildren, Carter Pascuzzi, Alessio Berardi, Chaira Berardi, and Hannah Pascuzzi. Concetta was also deeply loved by many nieces and nephews.

She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. But the role she cherished most was being a grandmother. Concetta adored her grandkids, showering them with love and affection every chance she got. Her family was her world, and she took immense pride in watching them grow, always offering her encouragement and unconditional love.

Predeceased by her baby sister Concetta Grazia (at the age of seven), her brothers Romualdo (Agnesa Maria) D’Amato and Antonio D’Amato, and survived by her sister-in-law Maria Concetta D’Amato. Also predeceased by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Michele Labriola (1943), Oreste (Carmela) Labriola, and Giuseppe (Carolina) Labriola.

The family extends a special thank you to her son Mike, who temporarily moved into her home to assist her during her struggles with dementia. No more suffering, no more pain, no more dementia. May she now rest in peace.

Family and friends will be received at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St. W., Oshawa, Ontario, on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel. A private family entombment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, 355 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa, Ontario.

Family and friends are welcome to gather at 11:30 a.m. at the Oshawa Funeral Home, lower level, for a reception following the private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario or a charity of your choice.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Oshawa Funeral Home.