Flora Scarangella
elevated ID9K6 November 1, 1961 – June 29, 2023
elevated ID9K6 Visitation
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated ID9K6 Funeral Mass
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph – within Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated ID9K6 Click here to view the mass.
elevated ID9K6 Reception to follow Mass.
elevated ID9K6 In Loving Memory
elevated ID9K6 Flora left us for her new home with God on Thursday, June 29th, 2023.  After a courageous battle with cancer, Flora passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
elevated ID9K6 Beloved daughter of the late Agostino Scarangella, she is survived by her devoted mother, Angela and her brother Giacomo and sisters Angela and Tonia.
elevated ID9K6 Flora was a cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, colleague, and neighbour.
elevated ID9K6 Born on November 1, 1961, Flora was the third of four children and brought immense joy to her family from her first breath.  She was inquisitive, funny, kind, and adventurous. Her warm and compassionate nature instantly drew people in and her willingness to help others left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone she encountered.
elevated ID9K6 As a Human Resources Manager, Flora was an integral part of the St. Joseph Print family and always went above and beyond for others. Her professionalism, compassion, and ability to foster strong relationships with her colleagues made Flora a pleasure to work with every day. Â
elevated ID9K6 Flora enjoyed life and had boundless energy.  She was always looking for a new project to embark upon. She was a passionate gardener and baker, always sharing her bounty of seeds and recipes with everyone. She enjoyed travelling down South every winter and dipping her toes into the blue waters of the Caribbean.  She was the happiest sitting on her veranda with a cup of coffee in hand enjoying the fresh air and reading or talking with family and friends on the phone.  Â
elevated ID9K6 Flora faced each day with laughter, grace, strength, and an unwavering determination to never let her illness define her.  She inspired those around her with her bravery, optimism, and unwavering faith.
elevated ID9K6 Flora leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, generosity, kindness, and compassion.
elevated ID9K6 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lymphoma Canada or Covenant House.
elevated ID9K6 Click here to donate to Lymphoma Canada.
elevated ID9K6 Click here to donate to Covenant House.
Flora was a beautiful person inside and out. You’d always see her walking on Wintergreen. We will always cherish the childhood memories on Wintergreen. She will always hold such a special place in our hearts and she will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to The Scarangella family from The Casciaro family
My deepest condolences to the Scarangella family for the loss of your dear sister and daughter. Tonia my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.
Please accept our deepest condelences
Fred and Anna De Melis
Our deepest sympathies to the Scarangella Family.
Flora was such a lovely person, she will be missed but not forgotten.
Oh Flora. Your smile was big, your laughter freeing and your heart enormous. You have indeed left an everlasting mark in my heart. Be with your Dad, planting gardens, making sauce and pizza. Your family and friends miss you, but remember you with smiles and laughter.
I am so truly sorry to hear of Flora’s passing.
I will always remember my 19 years at SJC with Flora and our many talks about our families. It was obvious her parents and siblings meant the world to her and her dedication to SJC is unmatched.
God took you home to your father Flora, you have earned your eternal rest.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Scarangella family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in the memories you shared.
So sorry for your loss, Angie. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
My deepest condolences to the family.i will always remember Flora and her huge smile and sense of humor.She will be so missed, but will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Flora’s family and friends during this heartbreaking time.
Flora was a superstar and will truly be missed.
Our deepest condolances from the Ghirardi family.
With deepest sympathy and a prayer that the Lord will fill your days with His peace and bring comfort to your heart.
Maria DeMelis
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts & through memories, they live on. We will miss her smile & laugh Our deepest condolences 🙏
Jack & Filomena
I was saddened to hear of Flora’s passing. I got to know Flora many years ago through a running group. She was always very kind and welcoming to me.
May she rest in eternal peace.
My condolences to the family.
We are saddened to hear the news of Flora’s passing. I remember fondly her beautiful and contagious smile. Our sincere and deepest condolences to the family during this very difficult time. May she RIP🙏
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of Flora. She was a dedicated employee and I enjoyed working with her during my various stints at SJC. Flora was exceptionally caring, loyal, and compassionate. Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.
Carmen, Paul & Adam
We are deeply saddened by the news of Flora passing. Your sister was a shining example of grace and kindness. Her spirit will continue to live on through the memories she created with those who loved her.
It says in the Bible:
“A KINDLY TURN OF SPEECH ATTRACTS NEW FRIENDS, A COURTEOUS TONGUE INVITES MANY A FRIENDLY RESPONSE.”
This biblical verse (Ecclesiasticus 6:5) may be aptly applied to Flora; she will be missed.
I met Flora years ago in yoga. She took pride in learning the practice and being her best self. Years later I learn that Jackie was her first cousin, a very dear friend of mind. I had the pleasure to reconnect with her. What a terrible loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers.
My sincerest condolences to the Scarangella Family. Flora was a kind and gentle woman. I have many fond childhood memories of time spent growing up on Wintergreen. Rest in eternal peace Flora.
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Flora. My condolences to your family, hoping you may find peace during this trying time. The Tonons
Our deepest condolences to the whole family on the loss of dear Flora.
May she rest of peace always Amen.
Paolo Rota and Family.
My sincere condolences to Flora’s family. Eternal rest grant to Flora, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
I am saddened and truly sorry to her of the passing of Flora.
She was a kind and great person, and the stories of her vegetable garden made me smile.
My condolences to the family.
Tony Crispo
With deepest condolences to the Scarangella family. Flora was truly an amazing person. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sending my deepest condolences to Flora’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
My Dear Flora, my heart is heavy but although I will no longer be able to see her smile or hear her laughter she will never be forgotten.
I will cherish her last visit with me a few weeks ago in my office at SJP and the last few conversations over the phone.
She was strong and positive each and every step of the way.
My deepest condolences to Tonia & Angela and the family.
RIP my dear friend.
Very saddened by the news of Flora’s passing. I’ve worked with Flora for over 30 yrs and she has always been professional and kind with everyone at SJC. I’ll never forget her beautiful smile and demeaner. My heart goes out to Angie, Tonia and the whole Scarangella family. Hugs to all.
My deepest condolences to the entire Scarangella family. Passing on love and strength in this difficult time to Tonia and Angela.
In the years we worked together at SJC, I always loved Flora’s jokes and she always managed to make everyone around her laugh. Her stories were hilarious!
Such a great loss and she may now rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the Scarangella family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Vito Cosentino and Family
A Parable of Immortality – Henry Van Dyke
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, “There she goes!” Gone where? Gone from my sight…..that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There she goes!” there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
My most heartfelt condolences
I was saddened to hear the news of Flora. My deepest condolences to Tonia and the Scarangello family. I will miss her. Whenever we used to chat I would always be assured of a good laugh. I was looking forward to visiting St. Joseph Print over the next few weeks and catching up with the people I spent many years working with. I have fond memories of Flora and all the other staff. May she rest in peace.
I was saddened to hear the news of Flora’s passing. We worked together at SJC for 25 years and she was always friendly, bubbly, and smiling.
My heartfelt condolences to the Scarangella family.
Paul and Daniela Guglielmin
Flora, Was a diligent and reliable person. Everytime I have a question she always having an answer to me even in person, thru email or phone call and always saying how’s your kids and they grown fast she said.
I always make here day smile. She will never be forgotten. She may rest in peace”
Condolence to Scarangella Family
What a beautiful and heartfelt service. It’s clear by the number of attendees that Flora was truly loved, respected and admired. We were thrilled to be a part of it, albeit virtually, though we wish we could have joined you in person. Please know you are all in our hearts and prayers and that our fond memories of cousin Flora and her example of strength and talent will sustain us in the coming months and years and always serve as a beacon of light.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Capasso
May her light always shine. It was a pleasure working along side Flora at SJC and we always shared a few laughs with every meeting. I know her positive presence and smile will be truly missed. Condolences to the Scarangella Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Flora was an amazing person and will be missed. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. ❤️
My clearest memory of Flora as we grew through elementary and a few years of high school was her fierceness. I dreaded being the opposing team in field hockey, that’s for sure.
A death too soon for a lovely woman of strength, kindness, creativity who lived a full life with joy.
Hugs Flora