elevated ChwsH Visitation
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated ChwsH Funeral Mass – Private
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated ChwsH Entombment – Private
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Vinchiaturo, Campobasso, Italy
October 16, 1927 ~ September 14, 2026
elevated ChwsH It is with heavy hearts that Dorothy’s family announces her passing. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, in her 99th year.
elevated ChwsH Dorothy was blessed to have lived a long and happy life, devoting herself to her family and good friends. Throughout her life, she was keen to discuss world events and revelled in the multicultural nature of her beloved adopted country, Canada. Her greatest passion was music, which she shared with her children, and she could often be found in the quiet moments of the day listening to Classical music on her radio.
elevated ChwsH Dorothy is predeceased by her dear husband, Giuseppe, who always affectionately referred to her as “Dea”. She is also reunited with her surrogate parents (Colomba and Giovanni), her parents (Carmela and Antonio), and her siblings (Angela, Lorenzo, Francesco, and Colomba).
elevated ChwsH Dorothy leaves behind her children – Anita, Annette (Rick), and Nick (Vilma), and grandchildren – Laura (Peter), Marc (Joanna), Alana (Troy), Lisa (Marco), Sydney (Marco), David (Ellisse), and Daniel (Jessica).
elevated ChwsH She was thrilled to have lived for the birth of her 12 great-grandchildren – Joey, Francis, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Abigail, Andrew, Alice, Massimo, Luca, Noah, Paolo, and John.


Dear Pistilli Family, due to health issues I am not able to attend viewing. I am so happy I was able to visit with Her a few weeks ago. I extend my deepest condolences to all family members. May She rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May your cherished memories always keep her close in your hearts. xo
Dorotea was a talented storyteller, and she told us many stories about how she and her family adapted to life in Canada. Her stories were full of interesting – and sometimes curious – details that she provided with a good dose of wit and humour. We will remember her gentle smile, her generosity, and the interest that she took in us and our lives.
Our sincerest condolences to Anita, Annette, Nick, and all the members of your Family.
The Cichocki Family
Jerzy, Frances, Walter, Louise