Passed away at St. Joe's on August 27th, 2024, at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of Filippo Pugliese. Antonietta is survived by her 4 children, Enzo (Maria), Tony (Carole), Anna (Carlos Rodrigues) and Marylou (Mike Loconte), daughter-in-law Janice as well as siblings, Victor & Orlanda Faienza, Nick & Mary Faienza, Frank & Lucy Ventresca and Mary Dicicco.
Devoted Nonna to Christopher (Jessica) Ashleigh (Ken), Vince, (Jena) Robert (Amber), Jules, Lucas, Joey, Chelsea (Keith) and Taylor. And great grandmother to Allie, Clare, Nash, Elin, Audrey, Leo, Gideon, Maggie and Nolan.
Predeceased by her husband Filippo, son Nick and brother-in-law Pasquale.
Born in Villa Santa Maria, Abruzzo, she was the oldest of 5 siblings. Our mama immigrated to Canada in 1957 from Abruzzo and took great pride in being a homemaker to her family.
Resting at Gilbert MacIntyre and Funeral Home, Dublin with visitation on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 2 - 6 pm. And mass at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma St, Guelph, on Friday September 6th at 10:30 am.
A very special thank you for the kindness, compassion and dedication of the Nurses, PSW's and staff at St. Joe's who graciously cared for our mama for the last 16 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either of the organizations below would be greatly appreciated by the family. Both honouring our mama who came to this country as an immigrant and her love for planting.
Canada Helps - Immigrant Services - Guelph Wellington
Trees for Guelph
Ti amo per sempre, Mama.