Antonietta Falcone
elevated PJPTY November 7, 1934 – May 15, 2026
elevated PJPTY Visitation
Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated PJPTY Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated PJPTY Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated PJPTY Obituary
With profound sadness, the family of Antonietta Falcone announces her peaceful passing. While reunited with her beloved husband Felice, her sister Lucia, and her parents Michelina and Donato Spinelli, she leaves behind her daughters Carmen Grandilli (Peter), Susan Falcone (Ives Mazzarolo, and Patricia Busca(Dennis); her grandchildren Linda Grandilli-Hyland, Carla Gradilli, Sarah Falcone, Gabriel, Ariana and Fabiano Busca; and her great-grandchildren William, Reed, and Finn Hyland. She is also survived by her brother Antonio (Rita) Spinelli, her sister Donata(Antonio) Di Iulio, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
elevated PJPTY Antonietta’s was not a small life by any measure. Born in Sant’Elia a Pianisi, Campobasso, Italy, she came of age with a hunger for knowledge, borrowing books from the nuns and working the fields alongside her widowed mother. Twice in her lifetime, and half a world away, she summoned incredible courage: first, crossing an ocean to build a life in Argentina, learning a new language and raising her family; then, at mid-life, uprooting once more to Canada so that her daughters might have opportunities she herself was never afforded.
elevated PJPTY There is a direct and living line between her sacrificial choices and the strong, educated, capable women her family became. She made it possible. Every achievement that follows is, in some way, hers.
elevated PJPTY What defined her, beyond her circumstances, was her consistency of spirit. She was formidable, strong-willed, opinionated and fiercely protective. Her joy was being surrounded by her family and the urgency to feed everyone who came to her door, ensuring the wine was poured and the espresso never ran dry. Her piccola casetta in Nobleton was never too small for hospitality. She sang at the kitchen window.
elevated PJPTY To her grandchildren she was nonna Ietta. Formidable, yes, but also the kind of presence that warmed the world around her and left if permanently changed. It was a privilege to come from her, and it is a grief beyond measure to carry on without her.
To the Busca and Falcone family, there are no words that can be said to ease the pain you are going through. Remember a mother’s love is felt twice, first during her lifetime, and forever after in the values, kindness, and love she poured into you.”. Cherish the memories you made.
Our sincere condolences to Patricia, Dennis & family and all of the Falcone family.
My deepest condolences to this amazing family who took care of Antonietta till the end at home till she had to be hospitalized. May Antonietta rest in peace with Jesus, mother Mary and all the Angels of Paradise now that she is with her loved ones who preceded her. Antonietta you were an amazing woman and good example for your daughters and grand children Joanne & Vincenzo Fiorucci
Sending most sincere condolences on behalf of our father and Zia Antonietta’s brother-in-law Michele Falcone. He was deeply saddened by the news of her passing as their lives were intertwined from their roots in Sant’Elia a Pianisi, Italy to building their houses and starting new lives in Argentina, to yet another migration to Canada. Michele fondly remembers anecdotes from their shared life experiences, especially when looking at old photographs. These memories provide comfort in this difficult time.
Ted and Mike Falcone on behalf of Michele
Grazie, Zio Michele, per le tue condoglianze. Ti rimandiamo un grande abbraccio di conforto, perché condividi la nostra perdita. La mamma pensava sempre a te e desiderava che fosse più facile per lei venirti a trovare. Tu e zia Lucia avete vissuto due vite con papà e mamma e vi siamo grati per tutto quello che avete fatto per noi.
Our deepest condolences in this very difficult time . May she rest in peace.
Dear Carmen, Susan and Patricia those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and forever dear, cherish the memories you made with your mom and dad, they will appear at awkward moments, but they will always bring a smile to your faces.
Our condolences to you all, from your moms cousin Maria Saveria (Cermele) Di Maio 💔💔
Dear Zia Saveria: Thank you so much for your comforting words. Mommy often thought of you and tried to call a few times, though messages seemed more easily conveyed through Zia Rita. I think she remembered you for having lost a younger sister, Zia Maria, just as she had lost Zia Lucia. I hope you are doing well and making your own memories with Freddy and Pina and their families.