Francesca Pierri (nee Virgilio)
elevated qC9WA Visitation
Tuesday July 9, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated qC9WA Funeral Mass
Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm – Chapel of St. Joseph
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated qC9WA Entombment
elevated qC9WA Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery- Blessed Virgin Mausoleum
elevated qC9WA Obituary
elevated qC9WA God called Francesca to his side during the early hours of July 5, 2024 in her 97th year. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Giuseppe, of 49 years and her siblings Maria, Vito and Agostino Virgilio.
elevated qC9WA Francesca was a loving mother of Ed (Mary) and Cecilia (Richard), nonna of Joseph, Christina, Caroline, Katherine and Rachel. Adoring bisnonna to Ava, James Bryan, Madelyn, James, Sienna, Oliver and Emily Francesca.
elevated qC9WA Our mother loved children and, as a child in Italy, declared herself to be “mother of all the babies” in her neighborhood in the town of Bitritto, Bari, Italy.
elevated qC9WA She was fond of knitting and creating her own patterns, watching game shows and loved to eat all things sweet, particularly chocolate.
elevated qC9WA Our beloved mother and nonna, Francesca, will be greatly missed and held dear in our hearts forever.
Ricordo sempre con tanto affetto il suo sorriso.
Cecilia, I was saddened to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to all the family. I will never forget her calling me “Signorina” in her sweet voice every time she saw me. May she rest in peace. 🙏
My mom Elza Canali also sends her Condolences.
Dear Cecilia and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Anneliese and Frank