Maria Carmela Iacono Rizzuto

Maria Carmela Iacono Rizzuto

December 11, 1934 - July 4, 2021

It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Maria Carmela Iacono Rizzuto (known as Mema) on July 4th, 2021 at the age of 86.  Wife to the late Francesco Rizzuto. Beloved mother to her children Giovanni, the late son Filippo, and Liboria (Jimmy), and an adoring grandmother to her grandchildren Ariana and Alyssia.  She will be deeply missed by her brother Nicolo (Fina), and including other extended family members, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated in the loving memory of our mother.


Place of funeral

The funeral will take place on July 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Church Mont Carmel (7645 Rue du Mans, Saint-Léonard, QC H1S 2A1) followed by burial at Le Repos St-Francois D'Assise cemetery (6893 Rue Sherbrooke Est,Montréal, QC H1N-1C7)

Visiting Hours

Complexe Funéraire Loreto
4975 Boulevard des Grandes-Prairies, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1A5
  • Sunday, July 11, 2021
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday, July 12, 2021
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


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  1. My family and I extend our sincerest condolences to your family. Please accept our donation to the Canadian Diabetes Society and to the Passionist Missions Canada where your beloved mother will perpetually be remembered and share in the daily Masses and prayers of the Passionist Priests and Brothers.

  2. Our thought are with the family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace zia

  3. Our sincere condolences to the family. May she rest in peace. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time 🙏

  4. I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that Francesco and I are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort
    Please accept our donation to the diabetes society.

  5. Words cannot describe what Francesco and I am feeling. I give my condolences to the entire family. God rest her soul.

    Please accept our donation to the Diabetes Society

  6. Our deepest condolences to your Family from Vito and Helga Alfano. Please accept our donation to the diabetes society.

  7. Our deepest condolences to your family. Please accept our donation to the diabetes society.

  8. I’m so sorry for your loss. There are no words. I will always remember your mother as a kind and strong person and I know she loved her family very much. She will surely be missed.

    John Rizzuto and family.

  9. Zia Mema had a heart of gold, kind and generous, loyal and loving! Every interaction has left a lasting impression on me and I am so very fortunate to have many fond memories that will live with me forever! She impacted many so positively! Those who know her can attest to that! Rest In Peace Zia Mema! Bina and John, please accept my deepest condolences! Your mother’s spirit will live on inside us all! Xo