elevated 3WBlU April 18, 1961 ~ March 28, 2023

elevated 3WBlU Visitation
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

elevated 3WBlU Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 3WBlU Funeral Mass
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm                                   

elevated 3WBlU Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

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elevated 3WBlU Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 3WBlU Holy Trinity Mausoleum

elevated 3WBlU Obituary

elevated 3WBlU 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 3WBlU 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 3WBlU 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 3WBlU 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 3WBlU Flowers are welcomed as Josie loved flowers, or a donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Click here to donate.