Bambina Di Ruscio
elevated GWb7U December 26, 1933 ~ October 5, 2025
elevated GWb7U Visitation
Friday, October 10, 2025 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated GWb7U Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30 am
St. Paschal Baylon Parish
92 Steeles Avenue West Thornhill, Ontario, L1J 1A1
*Guests are to meet directly at church*
elevated GWb7U Entombment
Blessed Virgin Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
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elevated GWb7U Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Bambina Di Ruscio on October 5, 2025, at the age of 91. She was surrounded by the love of her family at Villa Leonardo Gambin Nursing Home in Woodbridge.
elevated GWb7U Bambina was a devoted mother to Teresa (John), Pina (Stephen), and Lisa (Paul), and a proud, adoring Nonna to Ryan, Daniel, Sophia, Abigail, and Samuel. She was a cherished sister-in-law to Carmela and is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy, and the United States, including those who predeceased her.
elevated GWb7U She now joins her beloved husband Gabriele and their infant daughter Sandra, as well as her loving parents Tomasso De Luca and Carmela D’Orazio, and her siblings Valentino (Marianna), Angiola (Mario), and Gabriele. She is also reunited with her parents-in-law Crescenzo and Teresa Di Ruscio, and all her dear sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
elevated GWb7U Born in the small town of San Valentino, Italy, Bambina immigrated to Canada in the early 1960s, full of hope for a better future. With strength, grace, and deep devotion, she built a life rooted in love, tradition, and family. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a caring Nonna who always placed others before herself.
elevated GWb7U Bambina will be remembered as a sweet caring person with a big heart. Her warmth, generosity, and gentle spirit touched all who knew her. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, where she lovingly prepared countless homemade Italian meals for her family. She loved sharing stories, embracing family traditions, and cherishing time with her large extended family.
elevated GWb7U Bambina will be deeply missed and forever remembered in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her.
elevated GWb7U The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Villa Leonardo Gambin, whose kindness and care brought comfort to Bambina and her loved ones, especially in her final days.
elevated GWb7U In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the charity of your choice.
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Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love and strength as you navigate through this difficult period.
Teresa, Pina and Lisa,
We were deeply saddened by the passing of your dear Mother. Our thoughts , prayers and sincere sympathy are with you and all your family.
Sam and Sheelah.
Teresa and John,
Our condolances. May her memeory be eternal. 🙏❤️
Corrado Ross Sortino and Pacifica Locantore
Dear Teresa, Pina and Lisa,
I’m grateful to have known your mother—not only as a dear friend of my mother’s but also as woman whose thoughtfulness, generosity, and strong principles taught me a lot, especially during those Saturday mornings at the salon!
She’ll be remembered with affection.
Deepest sympathies,
Mary and family
Di Ruscio Family, sending our deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.
With love,
Vanessa, Jonathan, Jacob Castro
Dear Lisa,
Sorry for your great loss!
May God bless your mother’s Soul and give comfort to you and all the family!
Our deepest condolences!
Alain & Sabine
To Pina and all of your family, please accept our deepest condolences. With love and prayers from The Humbles family x
Our deepest condolences on behalf of the Macario family. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind and gentle woman. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to Di Ruscio family. May God rest her soul in peace.
Pina, Teresa & Lisa,
We are so sorry for the loss of Zia Bambina. She was such a beautiful person who always made you feel welcomed and loved.
We will never forget her generosity when we would have get togethers.
She was a strong person who was selfless, gave so much and never expected anything in return.
Zia is free from pain and suffering and is in heaven in the hands of our lord and reunited with Zio Gabriele.
Dear Pina and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Filipovic family
Dear Pina and family
My sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beautiful mom.
Reading your mom’s obituary one can see that she was loved and cherished by her lovely daughters and family. God called her home to reunite with your dad, her heavenly child and family.
May God continue to bring peace to your hearts and a smile to your faces when you remember all the wonderful times you all had with your mom and dad.
God bless you all.
Sending hugs and love ❤️
Dal
Teresa and family,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thinking of you. ❤️
Ara