elevated 9uso1 April 18, 1961 ~ March 28, 2023
elevated 9uso1 Visitation
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated 9uso1 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 9uso1 Funeral Mass
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm
elevated 9uso1 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 9uso1 Click her to View the Funeral Mass
elevated 9uso1 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 9uso1 Holy Trinity Mausoleum
elevated 9uso1 Obituary
elevated 9uso1 Josie was born to the late Michele and Costantina Ventafridda on April 18, 1961 in Rutigliano, Bari, Italy. On March 28, 2023, with her family by her side, Josie passed away peacefully after a long battle with Dementia.
elevated 9uso1 Accompanied by her parents, Josie left Italy in the late 1970s for Canada in search for a better life. Upon arriving, she attended night school and worked hard in a factory. Josie met, fell in love and married Nino Giordano in 1986.
elevated 9uso1 Josie is survived by her husband Nino, her children Johnny (Christina) and Michele (Mark). She was the proud Nonna to Gianluca and Dalia. Josie was the youngest and beloved sister of Donata (late husband Angelo), Giovanna (Franco), and Maria (late husband Nicola). She was loved by her many nieces and nephews.
elevated 9uso1 Josie will be forever remembered by many relatives and friends throughout both Canada and Italy. She was immensely proud of her family, particularly her sons and leaves behind many beautiful memories. As her health rapidly declined, she was most content and comforted when surrounded by loved ones. Her smile will be missed and will be treasured forever in our hearts.
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elevated 9uso1 Flowers are welcomed as Josie loved flowers, or a donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Click here to donate.
My beautiful friend I will forever miss you, I’m sorry I could have tried harder to see you😪😪
Cugina cara 😭che tristezza hai lasciato nei nostri cuori 😔
What a beautiful picture of your Aunt. May she rest in eternal peace and may you find joy in the memories you have of her to provide you with the comfort you need at this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace Josie.
The Lord took you, sweet Josie at such a young age. Our condolence to Nino, Johnny, Chris, and Michael. May she rest in peace.
Our condolences to your family at this sad time. Josie is in a better place now.
Johnny and Cristina
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
May she rest in Peace. Condolences to all of you
Il tuo sorriso rimarrà sempre nei nostri cuori ❤️
Expressing our condolences to your family, we are out of the country and expressing our sympathy & prayers to your family.
To a beautiful lady
So giving and kind and always had a smile ready for you.
Rest in peace my friend
You’ll always be in my heart
For all the family you have left, we pray and send our deepest condolences.
Josie, I know you will be greatly missed my friend and I know you will be singing and dancing with all your angel friends and family in that heavenly club.
We will miss your smile and kindness and forever flowing coffee. Bless you all.
Rosemary and Peter Busciglio
Johnny, Michele and family,
When I think of your mom, I think of what a beautiful, kind and hard working person she was. She was so very proud of you both. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared.
With deep condolences,
Darlene & Domenic Marando
Our deepest condolences go out to Johnny and Michele. Your mom was such a beautiful, kind and hard working person. We hope you are able to find comfort in the many beautiful memories you shared.
Cugina cara 😭che tristezza hai lasciato nei nostri cuori 😔
To my friends
Michele ,Mark & the Giordano Family
Ours Deepest Condolences
Of the Loss of Your Mother
RIP Beautiful Angel 😇 🙏
Mi mancherà la tua dolcezza, prega per tutti noi e la tua bella famiglia 😥
Johnny & Family
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful mother (your guardian angel). May she rest in peace xo 🕊️
Love Biagio, Daniela, Vanessa & Christopher xo
Dear Giordano Family,
We are so shocked to hear of Josie’s passing. Joe was a childhood friend of Nino’s on Chalkfarm.
Please accept our sincere condolences,
Joe and Paula Brundia