Maria Elcina Salvati Palumbo
elevated YpPAY November 17, 1932 ~ May 23, 2026
elevated YpPAY Visitation
Friday, May 29, 2026 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated YpPAY Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated YpPAY To watch the Mass live, CLICK HERE
elevated YpPAY Entombment
Blessed Virgin Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated YpPAY Obituary
elevated YpPAY It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our remarkable mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Maria Elcina Salvati Palumbo, who left us at the age of 93 on May 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.
elevated YpPAY Born on November 17,1932 in Abbateggio, Abruzzo, Italy, Elcina lived a long and meaningful life centered around family, friends, hard work, and generosity. She was the eldest of eight sisters and brothers– Clementina, Domenico (D), Carmela, Donata, Vittorio, Giovanni (D) and Biagio. She was a devoted mother whose strength, courage, wisdom, and unconditional love shaped the lives of her three sons and all who knew her.
elevated YpPAY Elcina was predeceased by her husband, Cesidio Palumbo, and is lovingly remembered by her children and daughters-in-law; Enzo and Patricia Palumbo, Graziano and Angie Palumbo and Emidio Palumbo…as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and many dear friends. Her home was always open, her meals always delicious, and her heart always full of care for others.
elevated YpPAY She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, walking, church, music, knitting, sewing, watching the Leafs and other Toronto sports teams, but found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren Sarah, Mark, Katherine and Christopher…as well as her great-grandchildren Dylan, Charlotte, Arianna, Leonardo, Finn, Nicole and Oliver. Her stories, laughter, and fierce spirit will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
elevated YpPAY The family would like to thank Lily Pang for her compassion and care.
elevated YpPAY Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.
elevated YpPAY Forever loved, forever remembered.
elevated YpPAY
Anche da lontano hai fatto sempre sentire la tua dolce presenza, avevi sempre un pensiero per il mio papà e per tutti noi. Ci mancherai molto ciao zia riposa in pace
Condoglianze a tutta la famiglia di cuore da tua nipote Donatella e da Lorenzo e Giuseppe.
Ti porterò per sempre nel mio cuore.
Riposa in pace
Ciao cara cognata un abbraccio forte salutami tanto tuo fratello. Resterai per sempre nei miei pensieri e nel mio cuore. Un abbraccio anche dai tuoi nipoti e famiglie. Riposa in pace.
Graz, Angie and family, Graz I’m saddened to hear that Elcina has passed away. She has lived a long and meaningful life and she will be dearly missed. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Sentite condoglianze. Heartfelt condolences to family all.
Our condolences to the entire family for your loss. It is so difficult when one of life’s anchors passes. I hope with time all the wonderful loving moments she gave you bring you comfort.
Kindest Regards
John Palumbo & Antje Baumgarten
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Our deepest condolences.
Fred and Anna De Melis
Our sympathy and condolences are with you.
I remember her fondly. Sadly, she leaves us to continue her journey in heaven. May she rest in peace.
Cara zia Elcina,
oggi ti saluto con grande tristezza, ma anche con immensa gratitudine per averti avuta nella mia vita. Ti ricorderò sempre per la tua forza, il tuo sorriso sincero e la tua capacità di accogliere tutti con affetto e generosità.
Tra i ricordi più preziosi che custodisco ci sono quelli che ti vedono insieme a mia mamma. Rivedervi insieme nei miei pensieri e nei ricordi mi riempie di nostalgia, ma anche di conforto.
Porterò per sempre nel mio cuore il tuo esempio, la tua dolcezza e i momenti condivisi. La tua presenza continuerà a vivere nei ricordi di chi ti ha voluto bene e nelle storie che racconteremo di te .
Ciao zia. Ti ricorderò sempre sorridente e affabile nei giorni in cui sei venuta a trovarci come quando siamo siamo venuti noi a trovare te tanti anni fa. Il cielo accolga la tua anima.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. May her love and guidance continue to comfort you and shine through your life.