elevated grDZR October 3, 1938 ~ May 18, 2026
elevated grDZR Visitation
Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 2 – 6 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated grDZR Funeral Mass
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Trinity Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated grDZR Obituary
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her beautiful life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rosa Taffo. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and now rests in the loving arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ.
elevated grDZR A loving wife to Gustavo for more than 53 years, she is now reunited with him, her parents, Leondina Cucci and Gersenio Boccabella and her brother Valentino, whom she missed every day.
elevated grDZR Rosa will be forever cherished by her children, Mariangela (Enzo Forgione) and Luciano (Silvana), who meant the world to her and lovingly remembered by her sisters, Anna and Rosanna.
elevated grDZR She was a proud and devoted Nonna to Erica (Dante), Mark (Mia), Jenna (Matthew), Nicholas (Taneisha), Taylor, Chelsea (Ensar), and Macenzie (Anthony), and a loving Bisnonna to Dante, Stefano, Joseph, Ella, Nicholas, and Ajani. Nothing brought her more joy than being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she held each shared moment close to her heart.
elevated grDZR Our heartfelt appreciations to the attentive and compassionate staff at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill for the excellent palliative care she received.
elevated grDZR Rosa will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the blessing of knowing her.
elevated grDZR Donations can be made to Sunnybrook Hospital, in Rosina’s loving memory.


I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. No words can truly ease the pain, but I hope you can find comfort in the love, memories, and support surrounding you.
May the beautiful moments you shared bring you strength and peace in the days ahead. Sending my sincerest condolences and keeping you in my heart.
Dearest Mary and family,
I am so saddened to hear about your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
While no words can truly ease the pain of losing a mother, I hope you find solace in knowing how deeply she was loved and the profound impact she had on those around her. Her spirit and the values she instilled in you will continue to shine through in everything you do.
May the beautiful moments you shared bring you strength and peace in the days ahead. May God give you comfort to bear your loss.
Holding you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy and care,
Benny and family.
My deepest condolence, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and wishing you strength and peace. RIP Mrs. Rosina Taffo
MY deepest condolences to you and your family Mary, so sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace.
My condolences to you and your family.
She is now an angel watching over all of you.
She will be missed.
It is hard to lose a parent at any age. 🩷🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻
Mary and family, my sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers that you are finding comfort.
Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May you and your family find great strength during this difficult time. Will keep your family in my prayers.
Dear Mary,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I hope you can find comfort in memories and time with family.
Sincerely,
Connie
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
To Mary and Family
My sincere and deepest condolences for your loss.
May all your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
My deepest condolences Mary, to you and your family. Losing a loved one, especially a mom is heart breaking. May her Beautiful memories and being surrounded by loved ones make the pain easier. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary such sad news, sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your family has gained another guardian angel to watch over you!
Love and prayers – Jax
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. You’ve gained another guardian angel to watch over you.
Condolences to Mary and her entire family. I know how special your Mom was to you and your family. May you continue to hold onto all the precious memories you have with her. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you Mary and the entire family. May she rest in eternal peace.
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I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Mary I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, although I never had the chance to meet your mom, I know you two were very close and can imagine how wonderful she must’ve been.
I hope that your wonderful memories together will be a comfort during this heartbreak. Nothing I say will take away the pain you must be feeling but my deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this time. You have a beautiful angel watching over you from heaven, and she will always be in your heart. Love Anna
Mary and Family – I am so very sorry for your loss. May she have eternal peace. Sending you love my friend.
Sorry to hear about the Sad news. We say time is the best healer, but some losses stay with you forever.
May her soul RIP
My deepest condolences to you and family, Mary, it’s such a profound loss at anytime in our lives, but knowing that she spent so much time with her children, grandchildren, great children are wonderful memories to cherish. xo
Mary, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending you my deepest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Dear Mary, Extending my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family Mary on the loss of her mother. My thoughts are with you during this time.
My sincere condolences to you and the family. May she rest in eternal peace.🙏
Dear Mary,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
You and your family have been in my thoughts, and I am praying for comfort, strength, and peace for all of you in the days ahead.
With sympathy,
Mary,
I was so deeply saddened to hear about your mother’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
I can only imagine the pain you and your family are going through. Your mother’s memory and love will always remain with you, and I hope you can find comfort in the many ways she touched the lives of those around her.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tina
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, it’s always a great loss when our loved ones are gone. My heart goes out to you all 🙏❤️
Dear Mary and family,
My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Losing a parent is one of life’s most profound losses. The love and memories you shared with your mother are a beautiful testament to the bond you had, and those will remain with you always.
With deepest sympathy and warm regards,
Avereil Tracy
Dear Mary,
My deepest condolences to you and the family. I know this is a great loss for you all. Your mom will be watching over you all. May your mom rest in peace. You all have great memories of precious time spent with her. My thoughts are with you and the family during your time of grief.