elevated PtCQt August 19, 1937 – July 5, 2025

elevated PtCQt Visitation
Saturday July 19, 2025 from 11am to 1:15pm

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

elevated PtCQt Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday July 19, 2025 at 1:30pm

elevated PtCQt Interment  
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated PtCQt Obituary

elevated PtCQt We are announcing the passing of Maria Colavecchia. It is a sad announcement for us, but she lived a wonderful life.

elevated PtCQt She left Italy and her loving father, Amato, to build a better life for herself here in Canada. In creating that life, she was always willing to work hard and enjoyed the experience as it was happening. It was here she met her husband, Nicola, and they were completely devoted to each other. They both enjoyed gardening together and on weekends hanging out in Little Italy sipping cappuccinos. She loved cooking for her family and friends, and we all welcomed the amazing meals: the hand rolled fresh pasta, trays of lasagna, and the Italian pastries, cakes, and cookies. There have been so many cherished memories at the dining table.

elevated PtCQt Most who met her became a friend, and in many cases, friends till the end. For us, and for others, she was always there, a quiet steady presence. She exhibited so much fight that one could never feel overwhelmed by life. For her, nothing was ever so bad it could not be turned into something good. Maria may have been only four feet, ten inches tall, but judging by generosity and fiery spirit, she was so much larger.

elevated PtCQt Predeceased by her husband, she leaves behind a son Michael, a loving daughter-in-law, Bella, and so many friends she cherished and loved, who in turn have helped her immensely over the decades. Maria will be sorely missed here. But for those who now have received her, they are very lucky.

elevated PtCQt Thank you for the beautiful memories Mama Maria!

elevated PtCQt In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ShareLife or to Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit in Maria’s honour. 

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