elevated PQ49O April 18, 1961 ~ March 28, 2023

elevated PQ49O Visitation
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

elevated PQ49O Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated PQ49O Funeral Mass
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm                                   

elevated PQ49O Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated PQ49O Click her to View the Funeral Mass

elevated PQ49O Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated PQ49O Holy Trinity Mausoleum

elevated PQ49O Obituary

elevated PQ49O 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 PQ49O 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 PQ49O 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 PQ49O 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 PQ49O Flowers are welcomed as Josie loved flowers, or a donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Click here to donate.