Lidia Alessio Cirillo
elevated 40r3f July 30, 1948 ~ April 4, 2022
elevated 40r3f Visitation
Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 1:30 – 3:30 & 5:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated 40r3f Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 40r3f At the request of the family, we kindly ask that everyone please wear a mask and be mindful of physical distancing when coming into the funeral home.
elevated 40r3f Funeral Mass
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:30 am
elevated 40r3f St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church 3898 Highway No. 7 East, Unionville, ON L3R 1L3
elevated 40r3f To livestream the mass please go online to YouTube and input: St. Justin Martyr Livestream Church. It will become live at about 10:25 am on Friday.
elevated 40r3f Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 40r3f Holy Family Mausoleum
elevated 40r3f Obituary
elevated 40r3f Surrounded by her family Lidia Alessio Cirillo passed away on Monday April 4, 2022. She will be greatly missed by her loving children, Carmela (Joe), Patrizia (John) and Giovanni (Elizabeth). Her legacy will live on through her adored granddaughters Ariana & Emily. She was a caring sister to Mary (the late Angelo), and a cherished aunt to RoseAnn (Sam), Mike (Carmela) and Sandra (Frank).
elevated 40r3f Lidia was born on July 30, 1948 in Cosenza, Italy. Lidia along with her parents and sister immigrated to Chicago, IL when she was 3 years old. Lidia loved to share stories of growing up in Chicago with her Zia & Zio and 3 cousins. When she was 13 years old, Lidia and her family moved to Toronto to start a new chapter. Lidia earned her teaching degree with certificates in French and Special Education. Her open and encouraging approach to teaching endeared her to her many students.
elevated 40r3f She was the heart of our family and we will carry on the lessons and traditions she taught us. She instilled in us the value of hard work, respect, loyalty, kindness and putting your best foot forward. She was a devoted and selfless mother and grandmother, always ready to lend a listening ear and an encouraging word.
elevated 40r3f We are comforted to know that Lidia has been called home to God, to be with her loved ones, and to shine upon those she left behind. Her kind and gentle heart will never be forgotten.
elevated 40r3f If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada and and the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
May beautiful Lidia RIP and her family find comfort that she is with the Lord. My deepest condolences to all who morn her loss.
Sorry for your loss, sending our deepest condolences our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Forever in our hearts. We will miss you deeply. Thank you for all the beautiful memories.
Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerest condolences.
The Curcio Family
Lidia will forever be in our hearts. She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile and wonderful heart and raised a beautiful family. We are so greatful to have Patrizia as our daughter in law. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you Lidia.Thank you for sharing your love always.
Our deepest condolences to Carmela, Joe,Patrizia,John, Giovanni,Elzabeth and the entire Family. We are so heart broken and saddened of the news. May all the beautiful memories of your Mom bring you all some comfort at this very difficult time. Lidia was a beautiful person we will miss tremendously. She will always be in our hearts for always. RIP Lidia 🙏
My heart goes to my beautiful zia you were so kind and beautiful didn’t see you much but the bad news broke my heart love you say hi to my love ones in heaven
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Zia Lili. You spoke of her often and I know she will be greatly missed.
Dear Giovanni, Carmela, Patrizia & Families,
Our very deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Mother. Lidia was so proud of all of you and happy with all your accomplishments in life. May you be comforted by the love & memories each of you have of your beautiful, kind & supportive Mother.
Our thought and prayers are with you. She was amazing.
Our deepest condolences to
your family at this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She was a kind and beautiful person.
Love you Lee Lee.
My deepest condolences to Carmela, Patrizia and Giovanni. Your mother was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend to me. I will cherish forever the memories of us growing up on Dearborn Avenue and being each other’s partner in crime. Rest In Peace my sweet Lee Lee.
We were so very saddened when we got the news of her loss. Li Li’s kindness and beautiful warm presence lives on in our hearts. Our condolences go out to her loving family. As I said to you, Patrizia, you now have an Angel in heaven watching over all of you. 🙏❤️