She passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026, at the age of 68. Pina is survived by her husband, Roger; children, Andrew, Claudine (Michael), Tristan (Alexa); parents Franco and Maria; siblings Frank, Vince, Johnny and Anna, nephews and nieces; grandchildren, Mateo and Ava who was born on Christmas day, just like her Nonna.
Pina Rotilio was born on December 25, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario. Pina was selected from High-School to work in a career at Dominion head offices in North York, as an Assistant to the Executive for 10 years. After Dominion, Pina worked at the Ministry of Transportation for 35 years in I.T. until her retirement. Pina and Roger first met at Caffé Borgia where he worked, in Yorkville and they later married in 1985. They lived in Richmond Hill, where they welcomed three children into their home. As their biggest cheerleader, Pina always encouraged her children to follow their dreams and nurtured their passions in acting, education, and music. Andrew, Claudine, and Tristan will always remember Pina as a one-of-a-kind, loving, and caring mother, who always encouraged them to share their gifts with others.
As a Pillar of the Community, one of Pina’s proudest accomplishments was celebrating both her parents 95th and 100th birthdays. Pina’s dedication to their health and care, played a vital role in achieving those milestones. This is one example of Pina’s unique ability to bring the people she loved together in celebration of life.
A dedicated mother, who loved music and choir, healthy living, had a deep interest in learning, and enjoyed sharing her profound knowledge with everyone around her. Pina uplifted us all, and had a genuine love of life. She always saw the best in everyone, no matter what.
She was and always will be the strongest person we know. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know her, to be loved by her, and to be cared for by her.
Visitation
Sunday June 14, 2026 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass
Monday June 15, 2026 at 9:00 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 42
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
