MARRATO, Alba Marrato

Passed peacefully, holding her son’s hand on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Frank for 35 years until his passing in 1994. Dear mother of Anthony (Heide). Loving grandmother of Amelia (Adam) and Francesco.

Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Amelia Carpino of Figline Vegliaturo, Calabria, Italy. Cherished sister of Mary Pirillo (late Dominic). Sister-in-law of Adalgisa Fragomeni (late Antonio), late Victor Marrato (late Nina), Elvira Rosso (late Frank), and Mario Marrato (Laura Coleman).

Alba was born in Figline Vegliaturo, Calabria. At 12, she emigrated to Canada with her mother and sister. Working at her uncle’s restaurant Capy’s, she met her husband Frank, beginning a lifelong love. Together they owned and operated Sorrento’s on Gore Street, welcoming entertainers, athletes, and politicians—and most importantly, families and young Saultites who became weekly regulars.

Following Frank’s untimely death, Alba poured her love into her grandchildren. Her home was filled with expertly prepared meals, morning breakfasts, and support at countless school and sports events.

Alba volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society and sang with the Calabrese Choir. She believed a life of love is a life complete—and is now reunited with her Frank, at “the little table by the kitchen.”

Visitation will be held at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard Majella Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donations in Alba’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District, ARCH, or St. Gerard Majella Church.

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