Giovanna Agostino
elevated JkA54 March 15, 1926 ~ July 1, 2018
elevated JkA54 Visitation
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated JkA54 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated JkA54 Funeral Mass
Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 1:30 pm
elevated JkA54 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated JkA54 Entombment
Forest Lawn Cemetery
4570 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 5L6
elevated JkA54 Obituary
elevated JkA54 Giovanna Agostino passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Clinton, Ontario at the age of 92. Born in Mammola, Calabria, Italy on March 15, 1926. She Immigrated to Canada in 1950 with her son James Vincenzo Agostino (6 years) and her daughter Carmela D’Ambrosio (18 months). Giovanna is survived by her children James Vincenzo Agostino, Carmela D’Ambrosio (Luigi), Laura Carter (Tony), and Jacqueline Agostino (Steve); her grandchildren Domenic D’Ambrosio (Sandra), Fletcher Giovanni Agostino (Jennifer-Ann), and Christopher Carter; her great grandchildren Luciano D’Ambrosio, Domenic D’Ambrosio Jr., James Agostino Jr., Isaac McDowell, Samuel McDowell, and Benjamin McDowell; great-great grandchild Emerson McDowell; her sisters Parma Zavaglia and Caterina Albanese. She is predeceased by her husband Giovanni Agostino (passed on November 7, 1994), brother Dominic Zavaglia, father Carmelo Zavaglia, mother Carmela Giurleo Zavaglia, and step-mother Elizabeth Zavaglia. Giovanna had a great love of animals, especially dogs and cats. She treasured her time with her dogs Sheena and Stella. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to the OSPCA (16586 Woodbine Avenue, RR #3 Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4W1).
elevated JkA54 The family would like to thank all the staff at Stratford General Hospital and Clinton Public Hospital for the excellent care provided during Giovanna’s stay.
My Beautiful Nonna….
I Love you always and forever.
The sweetest most loving Nonna I could ever ask for.
Now reunited with Nonno, rest now sweet Nonna rest peacefully knowing I Love you.
We all do.
Rest peacefully in Paradise my sweet Nonna.
Sincere condlescenses may she rest in peace. Treasure her memories and she will always be in your hearts.
Thank you Enza & Danny
To the Agostino family, my deepest condolences on the passing of dear, “Mama Agostino”. I have fond memories of my visits with her and her little dog Stella, we spent many evenings chatting and laughing at Stella’s antics. Mrs. Agostino will be sincerely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My mother loved Stella and vice-versa. Remember when she used to jump across from one carpet to the other when there was only a gap of 4 inches? That was funny.
Gia,
I miss you so much , remember all the times we were together, never separated. You are my best friend , rest in peace until we are reunited together again. Condolences, Da tua cognata, Rosa Agostino
Beautiful words…thank you…
I extend sympathies on loss of Giovanna to the Agostino family. She was devoted to her off-spring, counting 5 generations! Recalling first meeting her at memorial in 1994 for her beloved husband Giovanni, with whom she is reunited in eternal rest. Requiem in pace.
Rest In Peace Zia. Thank you for always reminding me family comes first and it’s your most valuable success in life.
Thank you, your words would make her happy.She would always say, “remember family is most important”…
Dear James, Fletcher, Jeny and Agostino family,
Our condolences on the loss of your dear mother and nonna. May she rest in peace.
Thank you Dan and Franca. She went the way she wished, quickly. Our mother had a decent life, and her family cherished every moment they had with her.
May we extend our deepest condolences to the Agostino Family on the passing of their Mother, Giovanna. We always enjoyed seeing her at family gatherings where she was always so gracious and welcoming. We count our lives more enriched by these experiences.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers Janet and Roy. She also enjoyed talking to you at gatherings rest assured. She loved mingling with others.
Our sincerest condolences to the Agostino family.
Thank you Shonna
Please find our heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends at least a small comfort at this time of loss. May God’s love be with you.
Thank you both for your thoughtful words and thoughts.
Dear Luigi and Mary and Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and loss. As the days and weeks pass, we hope that you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your many memories of your beloved mother help to sustain you at this most difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Thank you so much, your words mean a lot.