Peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 89 with her daughter Sandra by her side. Predeceased by her husband Joseph (2010) of 52 years, and son Aldo (2007), parents Joseph & Maria Blasevich and sister Yolanda Caciato. Loving mother of Sandra Christmas (Glen), and Wilma Conte. Adored grandmother of Christopher Corriveau (Shannon), Brittnie Vanderhout (Craig), Taylor & Mark Arman, and Ryan Conte. Great-grandmother of Maximum & Darla Corriveau, and Georgia & Chase Vanderhout. Dear aunt of Carmelo Caciato, and great-aunt of Tasha Caciato.
Maria was born and raised in Visinada, Italy on December 8, 1935. Maria married her long-time sweetheart Joseph, in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Rome, Italy on July 7, 1958. They moved to Canada in 1960 and raised their family. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as crocheting, gardening, pig roasts, and polka dancing.
A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Scher and the entire staff at Crescent Park Lodge in Fort Erie, you always made her feel well taken care of a truly loved.
A private funeral mass was held at Our Lady of the Scapular Church, followed by the Rite of Committal at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Fonthill.
RIP my sweet mom.
