elevated L87b0 June 15, 1929 ~ October 19, 2024

elevated L87b0 Visitation
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

elevated L87b0 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated L87b0 Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

elevated L87b0 To watch the Mass live

elevated L87b0 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated L87b0 Obituary

elevated L87b0 It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our beloved Angela Celebre (nee Orrico) on October 19, 2024 at the age of 95. Angela passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and adoring family at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.

elevated L87b0 Angela was born on June 15, 1929 in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy to parents Pasquale Orrico and Filomena Rovito. Angela was surrounded by her large and loving family, growing up in Cosenza with her many siblings (Rosina, Gaetano, Emilia, Francesco, Eugenio, Alfredo).

elevated L87b0 Angela is now reunited with her beloved husband, Mario. They grew up together as children in Cosenza and when she blossomed into a beautiful young lady, Mario knew that she would become his wife. They were each other’s soulmate and enjoyed a beautiful and rich life together. They were the epitome of what a marriage should be.

elevated L87b0 Angela was the beloved mother to Osvaldo (Mari) and Mirella (Sandro). Adoring nonna to Alexandra (Ashton), Angie (Steve), Mario (Olivia), Johnny (Stephanie), Mario, Cassandra (Richie). Cherished bisnonna to Sophia and Miguel. Loving zia to a great number of nieces and nephews.

elevated L87b0 Angela was a devout Roman Catholic and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, whom she adored and loved so so much! Her culinary talents were legendary. She had many passions from cooking, baking, gardening, food preservation, sewing, knitting and hosting bountiful family dinners. It was such a treat to listen to her many life experiences, traditions and words of wisdom.

elevated L87b0 Angela will be sadly and immensely missed by her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten and held dearly in the hearts of all who knew her. May she rest in paradise!

elevated L87b0 The family would like to acknowledge and thank Villa Colombo Vaughan, who provided exemplary care to Angela. A special and heartfelt thanks to her nurse, Jing, who was absolutely wonderful.

elevated L87b0 In memory of Angela the family would appreciate donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

elevated L87b0 Please click the link to view the Words of Remembrance written and delivered by Angela’s grandson, Mario Morello.

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