elevated Vziw7 November 16, 1932~ July 4, 2025

elevated Vziw7 Visitation
Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated Vziw7 Funeral Mass
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated Vziw7 Click here to view the Funeral Mass

elevated Vziw7 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Holy Family Mausoleum

elevated Vziw7 Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss we announce the peaceful passing of Maria Alicandro (nee Frate) on July 4, 2025, at the age of 92.

elevated Vziw7 Born November 16, 1932, in Minturno, Latina, Italy, Maria was the second youngest and last remaining of 11 children. At an early age, Maria survived the perils of the Second World War with her family. Maria eventually married the love of her life, Giuseppe, and together they immigrated to Canada in 1958 where they found opportunity and raised a loving family.
Maria remained the devoted wife of Giuseppe for 70 years with whom she is now reunited.

elevated Vziw7 Maria will be remembered for her kind smile, light laughter, and good nature.  She enjoyed singing, was fond of storytelling and was quick witted. Maria was a cherished mother to Antonio (Anna), Salvatore (Sandra), Luciano, Giovanni (Susan), Lucia (Eric) and Giuseppe.  Nonna will be affectionately remembered by her adoring grandchildren Daniela (Rick), Christian (Kathleen), Stephen (Jessica), Giuseppe, Julia, Alexander (Jenna), Nicholas, Julia (Wolfang), Olivia, Liana, Massimo, Daniel and Lucas.  She also leaves behind 6 beautiful great-grandchildren, Liliana, Athena, Salvatore, Arianna, Domenico, and Adelina.

elevated Vziw7 Maria will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of her extended family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.

elevated Vziw7 Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.

elevated Vziw7 In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.