elevated eO8sh July 20, 1933 ~ August 20, 2023

elevated eO8sh Visitation
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm

elevated eO8sh Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated eO8sh Funeral Mass
Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9:00 am                                   

elevated eO8sh Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated eO8sh Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated eO8sh Blessed Virgin Mausoleum

elevated eO8sh Obituary

elevated eO8sh It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rosa Aloise (nee Capano), at the age of 90 on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Luigi Aloise.  Cherished mother of Gina and her late husband Alfonso Carubia, Rina and her late husband Pino Pizzonia, Rino and his wife Patti, Frank and his wife Donna.  Devoted and caring Nonna to Cristina, Gianni, Francesca, Alessandro, Jack, Nicole, Michael, Megan and proudest Bisnonna of seven.

elevated eO8sh Rosa was born on July 20, 1933 in Belvedere Marittimo, Italy, a small ocean side village.  Loving daughter of the late Nicola Capano and Rachele D’Amico.

elevated eO8sh Rosa immigrated to Canada following her love Luigi Aloise and were later joined by Luigi’s mother Luigina.  Rosa and Luigi started a life together in Toronto in the Little Italy area of Grace and College.  Soon there were four small additions to their family.

elevated eO8sh Rosa was a master seamstress working in the garment factories of Spadina, but her true talents were saved for her family and friends when she developed masterpieces for special occasions. Rosa loved her gardens, both flowers and vegetables and the making of Italian pillars like tomato sauce, wine, sausage and so much more.  Most of all Rosa loved being with her family, enjoying special occasions and the annual trips to Wasaga Beach and Niagara Falls.

elevated eO8sh When Luigi passed away, Rosa was in her mid-fifties.  She showed the true strength of her character by taking care of her husband’s mother until her death, learning how to drive and surprising her children with unexpected visits.

elevated eO8sh Rosa will forever be remembered and missed.

elevated eO8sh In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Click here to Donate