Lena Campitelli
elevated gtlD0 January 24, 1934 ~ October 4, 2022
elevated gtlD0 Visitation
Friday, October 7, 2022 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 pm
elevated gtlD0 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated gtlD0 Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm
elevated gtlD0 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated gtlD0 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated gtlD0 Holy Trinity Mausoleum
elevated gtlD0 Obituary
elevated gtlD0 With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Lena (Giovannina Carolina) Campitelli (nee Ferrari), in her 88th year, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
elevated gtlD0 Predeceased by her husband, John, Lena leaves her two daughters, Emily (Alan Paterson) and Patsy (Robert Ricciuti) who will all miss her powerful presence in their lives.
elevated gtlD0 She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren, Carolina (Omair Hussain), Johnny (Arlene), Christina (Kalev Hess) and her great-granddaughter, Carmen Dale.
elevated gtlD0 She will also be missed by her loving nephew, Frank Ferrari.
elevated gtlD0 Sister to the late Michael Ferrari (Paolina), Joe Ferrari (Loretta), the late Mary Latini (Lindo), Basil Ferrari (Rosina), the late Louisa Spagnola (John), Vittoria Ferrari (Rosetta), Tony Ferrari, Italo Ferrari (Erminia), Joanna Maio (Fernando).
elevated gtlD0 Sister-in-law to the late Fred Campitelli (Margaret), the late Mary Ardellini (Claudio), Bruno Campitelli (Diane), Vira Persichilli (George).
elevated gtlD0 Lena expressed her love through her passion for cooking. Famous for her Christmas Soup and her Roast Beef, we will never forget the many family dinners we all enjoyed together. She was never happier than when all her family were together around the table.
elevated gtlD0 She was devoted to her family, including her extended family, and loved to impart her wisdom and her life lessons on anyone who would listen. She was generous with her care and concern and always lent a helping hand to those who needed her.
elevated gtlD0 Her world was complete when her great granddaughter was born and during her last days, video chats with Carmen were the highlight of her day.
elevated gtlD0 Her many friends will remember her for her kindness, her hospitality, her generosity, and her devotion.
elevated gtlD0 And in a nod to her vices, a day at the casino was like a ray of sunshine, unless of course, she didn’t win! Second only to her love of her racehorses, she loved sneaking off with her partner in crime, Flora, to play just for a couple of hours…….
elevated gtlD0 She had a special place in her heart for her nieces, Lori and Rita, who never let a week go by without checking in on her. Her love for you was boundless.
elevated gtlD0 Thanks to her caregivers, Flora and Sita, for their devotion and comfort during her many difficult days.
elevated gtlD0 Donations to the Charity of your choice. Flowers are welcomed.
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Our deepest heart felt condolences to the entire family with the sad news of the passing of your beautiful mother Lena . She will be very missed .
RIP Lena 🙏🏻♥️
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Although our time together was limited, she will always have a special place in our heart.
Memories of our time together in Fossacessia will be cherished forever.
Giovanni and Elisabetta DiBiase and family.
To the Campetelli family,
On behalf of my family, I’m sending you our deepest and sincerest condolences.
I’ve always loved her, missed her since the last day I worked for her.
I learned a lot of her cooking skills.
I love you Lena. You will be so missed.
May you rest in peace.
Extending my deep condolences to Patsy and Rob , and family. Our loved ones may be gone but forever will they stay in our heart ♥️ 🤗
Rest in peace Nonna🙏🙏i love you Nonna Lena😭
We will always remember the good person who was alive. I hug your pain and offer you our condolences.
Ines Campitelli and Family
We have spent many times with Auntie Lena, her love for our mother, Roberta, will never be forgotten.
Our condolences to Patsy, Emily and their families.
May she rest in peace ❤️
Our sincerest condolences.
My deepest condolences 💔Emily to you and your family. May your mom Rest in Peace. 🙏🤗😘🌺🥀🌷💞
Our deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of your beautiful mother. She was a very special woman, and she will be missed by many. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Cora & Sal Mallia and Family
My sincerest sympathy Emily and Patsy. I will always treasure the day your mom and dad took Betty and I to the beach for ice cream in Italy. Rest in peace Nina you’re now in God’s hands.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother She was a wonderful lady. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Love,
Mary Heffernan & Bob
Wishing you both and the family peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
May your memories of her bring warmth and gratitude to each day going forward.
I will never forget her loving smile, that was always present from the first day I met her!
Emily and Patsy, and your families, I was so sad to hear of Lena’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you all, and may she rest in peace 💕
Emily and Patsy
My deepest sympathies to you and your families.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ♥️♥️🙏🙏
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family has encountered. Our condolences to Frank, Patsy, Emily and your families. RIP Lena 🙏
The Forza family
My deepest sympathies for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May her memories bring you peace & her legacy live on through all those that loved her.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a sparkling mother. Her conversations and laughter are our greatest memory of Zi Zi Lena. “You make me laugh Rita”, brought her happiness. Live, love, laugh!….
I will miss you my patner in crime and thank you I learned a lot of italian cooking
My heart breaks hearing this news. Warmest hugs to Emily & Patsy & all the family, as we celebrate her life. I’ll always remember her smiling when last sat with her for a catch-up chat. Hope the family finds peace in the days ahead when thinking of the wonderful memories you all had together(often round a table) Love Rita E
My dearest Emily and Patsy a loss of a mother is one of the saddest times in life
Your mom was so good to me and my family a wonderful daughter in law to my mother I will never forget her and I will always love her
Emily, Patsy & all the family
A loss of a family member is never easy, especially when she is a mother.
May you take comfort in the many memory’s you shared.
In our thoughts and prayer.
My deepest condolences to the family specially to Patsy and Emily at this difficult time. Flora, my Mom learned a lot of Italian dish/cooking from her.. they were like sisters. (Partners in crime). A wonderful person! She will forever be missed.
Dear Emily, Patsy and families and Frank
Our sincere condolences to all of you! I have many fond memories of Lori’s Zi Zi Lina–especially during our teen years. More recently, I spent time chatting with her at Dani’s baby shower and although I can’t remember what we talked about, I remember laughing a lot. I appreciated her wonderful sense of humour and zest for life.
While it is never easy to lose someone you love–almost more difficult the longer we have them, I hope that you will be comforted by the many good times shared!!
Her legacy of love and devotion to family and friends is one of the many lessons I am sure you will treasure.
With warmest regards
Carm