Anna DiGiuseppe
elevated 2vDeH June 7, 1940 ~ June 26, 2026
elevated 2vDeH Visitation
Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 2vDeH Funeral Mass
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 2vDeH Entombment
Private
elevated 2vDeH Obituary
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anna DiGiuseppe (nee Belmonte) on June 26, 2026 at Mackenzie Health Hospital – a loving wife, mom and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family.
elevated 2vDeH Anna is now forever reunited with her loving and awaiting husband Peter. Anna & Peter shared a deep and precious love. Their commitment and devotion to one another was a true gift. Our family was blessed to celebrate Anna & Peter’s 60th wedding anniversary in August, 2019.
elevated 2vDeH Anna was the most loving Mom and the proudest Nonnie! She will always be lovingly remembered by her children: Marlene, Nancy (Larry), Frank (Michele), Julia (Dan); along with her grandchildren: Philip (Shanae), Bradley, Isabella and Juliette (Zach). Anna’s life was filled with love, laughter and the joy of family.
elevated 2vDeH Anna was predeceased by her dear parents Mariano and Mafalda Belmonte; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Francesco and Giulietta DiGiuseppe; her brother Tony; her sister-in-law Valentina (the late Michael); and her brother-in-law Nicky.
elevated 2vDeH Anna will be fondly remembered by her brother Joe (Terri); her sister Mother Superior JoAnne; and her sisters-in-law Lidia (the late Nick), Jennifer and Diane. Anna will be dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
elevated 2vDeH Anna Antonietta Francesca was born in the small town of San Sisto, Italy on June 7th, 1940. Born at the beginning of World War 2, Anna was raised by her Mom and Grandparents. Anna did not meet her Dad until she was almost 7 years old – upon his return from the war.
elevated 2vDeH As a young teenager, Anna along with her three siblings, and her parents emigrated from Italy to Canada in June, 1955. Like so many immigrants, her family arrived in Toronto with dreams of a better future. Anna immediately went to work in a toy factory to help support her family – where she began to learn the English language and culture of this new country she was proud to call home.
elevated 2vDeH However, once Anna met Peter (the love of her life), Anna took on the traditional & endearing role of homemaker. Anna took tremendous pride in raising & taking care of her family: driving Julia to organ lessons, Frank to hockey games & practices; Nancy and Marlene to dance classes & competitions; learning the traditional Italian recipes of both her mom and mother-in-law; planning, organizing and cooking for large family gatherings; baking dozens of cookies for the numerous family celebrations; traveling with Peter and her family to both local and faraway destinations; celebrating significant family events; and most importantly creating traditions and memories that have been passed on to her children & grandchildren.
elevated 2vDeH Anna will forever be remembered for her beautiful and infectious smile. She had the gift of the gab and enjoyed sharing a story with its many details. Her warm heart, cheerful attitude and unwavering devotion to family never went unnoticed. Anna’s life was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith. She was a faithful and devoted Catholic and she drew strength from prayer and trust in God.
elevated 2vDeH Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Reminiscence Staff at Sunrise of Richmond Hill, and our overnight caregivers. Your exceptional care and support ensured peace of mind to our entire family. We are forever grateful for the dignity, compassion and comfort you all provided during Anna’s final journey.
elevated 2vDeH In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anna can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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What a beautiful photo of a beautiful lady. My sincere condolences to the DiGiuseppe family.
What a pleasure it was to have met Anna. I met Anna a few times and each time she made me feel so welcome, as if we had known each other for a long time. She was such a sweet, humble lady, and she always remembered my name.
She was a loving, calm and beautiful human being who I am sure has left a great legacy. Anna and Peter were so fortunate to have a very loving, caring family who always took special care of them, and I am sure they knew and appreciated this so much.
For you all, I wish you carry beautiful memories in your heart forever, and that in time those beautiful memories will bring huge smiles to your hearts.
My sincere condolences, and with love
Josie L’Orefice
Marlene,
Sending our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time and hope you will find comfort in the beautiful memories Anna left behind.
My fondest memory of Anna was at the family cottage. My father passed away when I was thirteen. Shortly afterwards Anna and Lydia invited Donna and I for a weekend away. I will never forget their kindness, nor the wonderful dinner your mom made. May her memory be a blessing to you all. With sincere condolences, Tina and Derek Russell.
Dear Julia and family,
Your mother was a model for others with her strong faith and devotion to family. Her legacy will live on in the beautiful moments shared and the enduring love she gave. Now that she is reunited with your dad, they can forever rest in peace.
With heartfelt sympathies,
Anne
She as a wonderful woman. Our condolences: Wanda, Peter, Marie, Mark Sanginesi.
Marlene, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Marlene,
Sending love and peace to you and your family.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Although I never had the privilege of meeting her, it’s clear that a mother’s love, strength, and values become part of the legacy she leaves behind through her family.
There is a beautiful Italian saying: “Le persone care non si perdono mai; vivono per sempre nei nostri cuori.” — “The people we love are never truly lost; they live forever in our hearts.”
May her memory continue to be a source of strength, pride, and comfort for your family in the days ahead. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family on the passing of Anna. She was a wonderful lady and always treated us with kindness and respect.
We will hold the memories of her deep in our hearts, may she be in peace.