elevated JJW77 January 24, 1934 ~ October 4, 2022

elevated JJW77 Visitation
Friday, October 7, 2022 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 pm

elevated JJW77 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated JJW77 Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm                                   

elevated JJW77 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated JJW77 Click Here to View Funeral Mass

elevated JJW77 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated JJW77 Holy Trinity Mausoleum

elevated JJW77 Obituary

elevated JJW77 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 JJW77 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 JJW77 She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren, Carolina (Omair Hussain), Johnny (Arlene), Christina (Kalev Hess) and her great-granddaughter, Carmen Dale.

elevated JJW77 She will also be missed by her loving nephew, Frank Ferrari.

elevated JJW77 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 JJW77 Sister-in-law to the late Fred Campitelli (Margaret), the late Mary Ardellini (Claudio), Bruno Campitelli (Diane), Vira Persichilli (George).

elevated JJW77 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 JJW77 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 JJW77 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 JJW77 Her many friends will remember her for her kindness, her hospitality, her generosity, and her devotion. 

elevated JJW77 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 JJW77 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 JJW77 Thanks to her caregivers, Flora and Sita, for their devotion and comfort during her many difficult days. 

elevated JJW77 Donations to the Charity of your choice.  Flowers are welcomed.

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