Obituary for Marina Profilio Manicotto
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-Law, and Aunt passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 86.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband Giuseppe, sisters Antonia and Rita, sisters-in law Nunziata and Elena, and brothers-in-law Onofrio and Giovanni.
Marina will be missed by her children: Connie (Barry), Maria (Garry), Nancy (Nick), Michael (Anna), Betty (Dave), and Wanda (Joe), grandchildren: Christopher (Shaylene), Daniel (Amy), Joseph, Melissa (Kent), Jessica (Matthew), Marina (Evan), Michael (Shirlyne), Stefanie (Neale), Natalie, Amanda (Nathan), Julia (Ryan), Michaela, Alexia, Katerina and great grandchildren: Emma, Gabriella, Eliza, Liam, Braden, Jacob, Matteo, Charlotte, Eliana, and Amelia.
Marina is survived by her siblings Giueseppina, Bartolo, and Graziella (Bartolo), brother-in-law Francesco (Enza), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.
Marina was born in Lipari, a small island off the coast of Sicily, on August 5, 1936. She married her beloved husband Giuseppe on March 14, 1955 and they created a lovely home where they raised five beautiful children.
In August of 1966, they made the decision to leave their homeland in search of greater prosperity and immigrated to Canada, where they were blessed with a sixth child.
Marina devoted her life to her family and many of her happiest moments revolved around spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Marina loved to cook, especially for her family, and made many trips to Italy to spend time with all her family and friends.
The family would like to thank all he doctors and health care staff from Concordia Hospital, Grace Hospital, Seven Oaks Hospital, St. Boniface General Hospital, Home Care staff, Dr. Ali and Dr. McMillan for all of their love and support for Marina over the years.
Prayers will be held at Mosaic Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery Services located at 1839 Inkster Blvd. on January 18, 2023 at 7:30pm.
Funeral service will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church Located at 250 Burrin Ave. (West Kildonan) with Father Sam Argenziano on January 19, 2023 at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in the Assumption Cemetery located at 3990 Portage Ave. Pallbearers: Christopher, Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Ryan, and Salvatore Costanzo (Godchild).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marina can be made to the Heart Failure Transplant Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Riposa in pace Mamma.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband Giuseppe, sisters Antonia and Rita, sisters-in law Nunziata and Elena, and brothers-in-law Onofrio and Giovanni.
Marina will be missed by her children: Connie (Barry), Maria (Garry), Nancy (Nick), Michael (Anna), Betty (Dave), and Wanda (Joe), grandchildren: Christopher (Shaylene), Daniel (Amy), Joseph, Melissa (Kent), Jessica (Matthew), Marina (Evan), Michael (Shirlyne), Stefanie (Neale), Natalie, Amanda (Nathan), Julia (Ryan), Michaela, Alexia, Katerina and great grandchildren: Emma, Gabriella, Eliza, Liam, Braden, Jacob, Matteo, Charlotte, Eliana, and Amelia.
Marina is survived by her siblings Giueseppina, Bartolo, and Graziella (Bartolo), brother-in-law Francesco (Enza), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.
Marina was born in Lipari, a small island off the coast of Sicily, on August 5, 1936. She married her beloved husband Giuseppe on March 14, 1955 and they created a lovely home where they raised five beautiful children.
In August of 1966, they made the decision to leave their homeland in search of greater prosperity and immigrated to Canada, where they were blessed with a sixth child.
Marina devoted her life to her family and many of her happiest moments revolved around spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Marina loved to cook, especially for her family, and made many trips to Italy to spend time with all her family and friends.
The family would like to thank all he doctors and health care staff from Concordia Hospital, Grace Hospital, Seven Oaks Hospital, St. Boniface General Hospital, Home Care staff, Dr. Ali and Dr. McMillan for all of their love and support for Marina over the years.
Prayers will be held at Mosaic Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery Services located at 1839 Inkster Blvd. on January 18, 2023 at 7:30pm.
Funeral service will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church Located at 250 Burrin Ave. (West Kildonan) with Father Sam Argenziano on January 19, 2023 at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in the Assumption Cemetery located at 3990 Portage Ave. Pallbearers: Christopher, Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Ryan, and Salvatore Costanzo (Godchild).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marina can be made to the Heart Failure Transplant Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Riposa in pace Mamma.