Rosalia Aquilino Amato

Rosalia Aquilino Amato

August 29, 1926 - August 26, 2022

It is with great and deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of our most precious, unique and most beautiful mother, ROSALIA AQUILINO- AMATO, on August 26th, 2022, at the age of 95.

Born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily, on the 29th of August, 1926.
She was the widow of her most beloved husband, Luciano Amato and was left to raise her young daughters at the tender age of 38.

She leaves to mourn her four dearest daughters.
Caterina (Antonino), Giovanna (Pasquale) , Pierina (Leonardo) and Pasqualina (Gildo),
her precious sister Francesca, her brother Domenico (Antonella), her treasured grandchildren,
her beloved deceased granddaughter Rosie, Johnny (Stephanie), Adriana (Joe), Luciano (Lidia), Alessandro (Joanna), Luciano (Amanda), her beloved deceased grandson Lorenzo,  Michael (Melissa), Luciano (Sabrina) and Steven.
She also leaves her adored great-grandchildren, Marco, Milena,  her beloved deceased Elessia Rose, Stefano, D’angelo, Donato, Sirena, Kera and Camila, as well as many nieces and nephews and an honorable mention to cherished Angelina (Frank), Giovanna, Domenica (Simone) , many cousins and a world full of good friends.

She devoted her entire life into raising an abundance of children which brought such great joy to her heart.   She had an immense amount of love to give and lit up every room she entered with her unique, contagious and charismatic simple smile.  She was what every human being should be.  She truly lived her life in the loving image of GOD;  The world needs more people like her.  Her legacy will live on for an eternity and she will be fondly remembered by all for a lifetime.
  
Let us never forget everyone’s NONNA ROSA!

Riposa in santa pace, carissima Mamma!
Il Paradiso e tutto tuo perché te lo meriti.


Place of funeral

The funeral will take place on September 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Saint-Joseph Church (10050 Boul. Gouin E, Montréal, QC H1C 1A8) followed by burial at Le Repos Saint-François d'Assise cemetery (6893 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1N 1C7)

Visiting Hours

Complexe Funéraire Loreto
4975 Bd des Grandes-Prairies, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R
  • Friday, September 2, 2022
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 3, 2022
  • 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM


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  1. Dear Giovanna, Pasquale, Luciano, Sabrina & family sending you all our love and support on this 😔 occasion. Nonna Rosa seemed to be a great lady. Our sincere condolences from all our family to yours. Wish I was there, but unfortunately I am in Italy. See you when I get back. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    Anna & family

  2. SINCERE CONDOGLIANZE ALA FAMIGLIA
    CHE RIPOSA IN PACE
    DA MIMMA IMPERIALE (FIGLIA DI GIOVANNA CUCUZZELLA)

  3. My sweet Pierina, you and your family have my deepest heartfelt condolences.
    My dear Rosalia, may your soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏
    In the short time that I knew her at Residences Angelica, I enjoyed her company so much. She liked to joke around and prayed a lot but her singing put smiles on people’s faces. She will be missed by many but never forgotten. ❤❤❤

  4. Our deepest sympathy to Pierina, Leo and all the family. She will be taking care of you from up above. Thinking of you and sending you hugs and love.

  5. Dear Pierina, my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. She was an amazing woman. Always smiling and happy. Many good memories. Your friend Pina. Hugs and kisses.

  6. Toutes mes sympathies à votre famille.
    Nous sommes la tante et l’oncle de Mélissa Côté Adams l’épouse de Mike.