elevated KZ9Dr April 18, 1961 ~ March 28, 2023

elevated KZ9Dr Visitation
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

elevated KZ9Dr Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated KZ9Dr Funeral Mass
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm                                   

elevated KZ9Dr Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

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elevated KZ9Dr Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated KZ9Dr Holy Trinity Mausoleum

elevated KZ9Dr Obituary

elevated KZ9Dr 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 KZ9Dr 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 KZ9Dr 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 KZ9Dr 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 KZ9Dr Flowers are welcomed as Josie loved flowers, or a donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Click here to donate.