It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Giuseppa Di Maria, who peacefully left this world surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 17, 1927, in Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy. Giuseppa embarked on a journey that would define a remarkable life of strength, sacrifice, and devotion. In 1951, she immigrated to Canada with her young son, Agostino, carrying dreams of building a better future for her family. Through determination, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic, she worked multiple jobs throughout her life, always putting her family first and striving to create opportunities for future generations.
Giuseppa was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Di Maria, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, commitment, and cherished memories.
She leaves behind her loving children, Gus (Nella) and Vince (Pauline), who were the pride and joy of her life. She will be dearly missed by her treasured grandchildren: Joseph (Angela), Jocelyn (Massimo), Daniela (Rocco), Joseph (Emily), and Lisa.
Giuseppa was also blessed with a growing family of great-grandchildren who brought endless happiness to her later years: Alexis, Noah, Milena, Liliana, Matteus, Chiara, Adelynn, Gabriel, and Giulietta. Her love, wisdom, and gentle presence will remain in their hearts forever.
She is survived by her loving sister, Maria, and brother, Domenic, and was predeceased by her brother, Leonard.
Above all else, Giuseppa loved her family. Her greatest joy came from seeing her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren thrive. She was a woman of extraordinary strength, selflessness, and perseverance whose sacrifices laid the foundation for the generations that followed. Her legacy of hard work, unconditional love, faith, and devotion to family will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends who were blessed to know and love her.
Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever in our hearts.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Visitation
Sunday June 28, 2026 from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass
Monday June 29, 2026 at 10:30am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
