It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Luigia Pistone D’Orsa, at the age of 81 years old. She left us peacefully on Thursday, September 16th, 2021, with the love and care of her family surrounding at her bedside.
She was born on November 1st, 1939 in Sicily and moved to Belgium at the age of 13, where she met her husband of 64 years, Gerlando D’Orsa. Based off a love that never faltered, the two built a memorable life together in Montreal, Canada.
Luigia, also known to many as Gina, was recognized as a woman with much strength and resilience; a high spirited, altruistic soul who held family in the highest regard. She was most pleased when her family was together, when laughter was abundant and above of all, when the people she loved were happy. Everything united in her being: a sanguinely contagious personality, a smile that could light up the darkest of rooms, and a heart warm and welcoming like the summer sun.
She will forever be missed by her loving husband Gerlando and three children: Frank (late Caterina), Carmelina (late Alfredo), and Anna Maria (Saad), as well as her beloved grandchildren: Jonathan, Melanie, Amanda, Sofia, Alexander, Dany, David, and Veronica, and great-grandchildren: Matteo, Siena, Matthew and Christian. She also leaves to mourn her sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
You may also plant a tree in Canada as a living memorial for Luigia, through A Living Tribute. https://www.alivingtribute.ca/
Place of funeral
Visiting Hours
4975 Boulevard des Grandes-Prairies, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1A5
- Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Our deepest condolences to the entire D’Orsa family. Our thoughts are with you all on this difficult day. We will always remember Gina’s heartwarming smile. May she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to all the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Toutes nos sincères condoléances et quoi dire de plus que vôtre merveilleux témoignage que vous lui avez fait 😞🙏💐💐💐💐💐💐 un ange de plus qui veille sur nous
Carmelina and family,
We wish to express our most sincere condolences . May she rest in eternal peace. 🙏
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May you be spared further sorrow.
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You’ve been through so much these past 2 years. May you be spared further sorrow.
To the D’Orsa Family, our sincere condolences,
We were saddened to hear the news, our thoughts and and prayers are with you. We will always remember your wonderful mother and how she was joyful , kind and generous. We will always cherish her memory.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Franco Fortugno, Ida , Santina, & Paolo Oliviero
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille! Vous serez dans nos prières.
Lucia et Elio Argento
Nos plus sincères condoléances
Nous partageons votre peine
Que la paix soit dans vos coeurs
Francine et Tony
Our sincere condolences to the family. May she Rest In Peace.
Nos plus sincères condoléances
à toute la famille
Que la paix sois dans vos coeurs
Que son âme repose en paix, une magnifique dame qui restera graver dans nos cœurs, toutes mes condoléances.
She is the one that helped start this family. She was the best Great-Grandmother, Grandmother, Spouse, Mother and so much more! She will always be in our hearts no matter how hard times are, she’ll always try to find a way to give us all a hand.
-Luigia Pistone D’orsa
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
You are in our thoughts. May she Rest In Peace.
Maria & Vincenzo Sacco
We are so sorry for your loss
Our deepest condolences to you Carmelina, Amanda
And your family.
Tony ,Rose and Emily Terriaca
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille
I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the family.
What I will always remember about Gina is her kindness and sense of hospitality which made me feel like a part of her family. Her laugh was contagious, always thinking of others, a truly remarkable woman. Always remembered and never forgotten.