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Assunta Di Cunto Starnino

Assunta Di Cunto Starnino

July 5, 1934 - September 13, 2018

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Assunta  Di Cunto (born in San Clemente, Galluccio, Italy, July 5, 1934).   After a long and painful struggle with cancer, she passed away peacefully, on September 13, 2018  at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife to Giuseppe Starnino with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and lived in their home in Laval, Quebec. Assunta was a thoughtful, caring and devoted mother to Rosa(Pasquale Capparelli), Mario(Astrid Andren), Pina(Orlando Mazzuca), and Robert(Linda Pecora).  Adored Nonna to Vanessa (Daniel), Stefania, Mario, Cassandra(Rajwinder), Louisia, Victoria, Philip, and Alyssa. Cherished Nonnina to Claudia, Victor, and Isabella. She will be missed dearly by her sister Caterina(D’Angelo) and her brother in Italy Domenico, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Assunta will be reunited with her deceased family, her father, Mario Di Cunto, and mother Evelina De Petrillo, and her brother Andimo Di Cunto. 

Flowers or donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.


Place of funeral

The funeral will take place on September 19, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of Pompei church (2875 Rue Sauvé E, Montréal, QC H2B 1C6) followed by burial at Le Repos St.Francois D`Assise cemetery (6893, rue Sherbrooke Est Montréal (Québec) H1N 1C7)

Visiting Hours

Complexe Funeraire Loreto
4975 bl.des Grandes Prairies, St.Leonard, Qc, H1R 1A5
  • Tuesday, September 18, 2018
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 19, 2018
  • 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM


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  1. Pina,
    From my family to yours, please accept my sincerest condolences. May you find support from all those closest to you.
    Sincerely,
    Don Fellows and Family.

  2. Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.

    Jan and the YHM/YCM FedEx team.

  5. My deepest condolences on your loss. You have now gained an angel in the sky who will look up to you every single day. Racha Sakkal.

  6. Rosa, so sorry for the passing of your Mother; this is a very difficult time for you and all your family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

  8. Dear Rosa & Family,
    Please accept my condolences. So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful Mother she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Sincerely,
    Josée LaBelle

  9. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mother Rosa. You are in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time. Best wishes from Julie and James x

  10. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. Remember all the good times. I remember her amazing zeppole! I hadn’t had them in years. Keep her traditions alive with your little ones. May she rest in peace and take comfort in knowing that she isn’t suffering anymore.

  11. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Your Mom was obviously a strong woman just like her daughter Pina. She must have been so proud of you because you are also a very strong woman.

  12. Rosa and Family,
    We are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing and send love and heart hugs to you now and throughout the time of your grieving. May your memories of times together bring peace and comfort as you move forward on your path of life.
    With Blessings of Love and Light