Maria Malta
elevated tXeJx November 1, 1935 ~ January 3, 2022
elevated tXeJx After a year long battle with mesothelioma, our dear mother and nonna Maria Malta (nee Castano) has been reunited with the love of her life, our late father and nonno, Vito Giuseppe (Joe) Malta. She will be sadly missed by her sons Greg (Anne) and Frank (Kathy) and daughter Connie Malta-Vit (Dennis), her grandchildren Dr. Mikaela Malta (Daniel Berniker), Brady, Daniel (Katryna), Alycia (George) in London, England, Jessica (Brandon), Christian Vit (Carina), Julia Vit, her great grandsons Miles and Samuel Berniker , her sisters Nina Pirruccio and Rose Luciani (Gabriele) in Toronto, her sister Giuseppina Iemmello and her brother Joe Castano (Marietta) and sister-in-law Pina Macrina (Peppino) in Calabria, Italy, and her many nieces and nephews here in Toronto, in Italy and the United States. Our mother taught us many things but, above all, embraced us with her love while she was here with us. She was a woman deeply devoted to her faith and family. Her work ethic inspired us all. Our family’s immigration was re-routed from Switzerland to Toronto from Calabria Italy in 1966. She began working at McGregor Socks, where she was quickly promoted to supervisor status. In 1968 she started her career in the food preparation industry with Cara, Scarborough General Hospital and, for the past 35 years, she has been with Longo’s where she made many life-long friends and was admired by her many customers. Many thanks to her doctors and staff during this difficult journey, especially Doctors Anthony Lott and Madelaine Batez-Dougan at Sunnybrook, Doctors Penelope Bradbury and Bernard Cummings at Princess Margaret, CHC Team Dr. Peter Simkovitch and Nurses Ioulia (Julia), Olivia and PSW Lorraine and Nurse Jackie at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Palliative Care Unit. Due to the pandemic, a private family funeral will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Parish in Richmond Hill following which she will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery ( Holy Family Mausoleum in Thornhill).
elevated tXeJx This is the link for the Livestream Funeral Mass on Friday, January 7,2022 at 10:30 am
elevated tXeJx https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkYr0TN9rO8_sTKOVMb09w/videos?view=57
elevated tXeJx In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre https://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/ , Princess Margaret Foundation https://thepmcf.ca/ and Mackenzie Health Foundation https://www.mackenziehealth.ca/.
Dear Greg & Anne, Mikaela & Dan & Brady, and to all of the Malta family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your Mother and Nonna, and for her suffering these months. We remember her fondly. She was a good woman and your lives (and others) were blessed by her love and care. And you each blessed her life. So beautiful that she was here for the arrival of Samuel, as well as Miles. May your memories of her always be for a blessing, and may you find comfort among each other and with your circles of friends.
For those of us who knew Maria it is easy to see how our hearts are broken she was a wonderful lady who cared so much about her family and friends. Maria always had an open heart ,open door and for all the years Ive known her I will never forget that beautiful smile, she will be missed.
Dear Connie, Dennis, Greg, Anne, Frank , Kathy and families.. I am so sorry and my heart aches for you all.
I will hold on to my own cherished memories of Zia. some I cry , and some most some I laugh.
She was one of a kind !
Your dear mother was so loved and was so good to everyone who knew her.
Watching the video of the girls learning the “Nonna Maria “carpet fringe combing technique She will be happy… all in order.
She will be sadly missed
cousin Franca xoxo
Dear Frank, Kathy, Daniel, Alycia, Jessica & Greg, Anne, Connie, Dennis & families. Mike & I would like to express our deepest condolences to you! Mrs. Malta was one of the hardest working women we’ve ever met. I always marveled at her work in the vegetable garden. I remember working with her at Scarborough General Hospital. She was kind & enjoyed talking with everyone. Hugs to you all! Xoxo
Love Debbie & Mike
thank so much for your kind thoughts we love you Debbie
To Connie, Dennis, Christian and Julia…..we extend our sincerest condolences to all of you and this very sad time. May your dear Mom Rest In Peace.
Vince and Sue Paolucci
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May she Rest in Peace. The McCormack family.
Thank you for your condolences.
🙏🏼
To: Frank, Kathy, Greg, Anne, Connie, Dennis & families…
Our deepest condolences to you and your families during this time.
Your mother was an amazing woman and she will be truly missed.
“A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory”
All our love and thinking of all of you,
Norman, Kim, Scott, Sarah and Sheena xoxoxo
thank you for your kind thoughts and condolences
we love and it was great that you were able to share time with my mom
Sorry for your lost 😞
Greg, Connie, Frank and families,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. This family (and world) has lost an amazing woman. I have fond memories of Zia (and Zio) that I will cherish and keep with me forever. I will especially miss her laugh. I wish so much that I could be there in person. Much love to all of you.
Rosie ❤️
“Afterglow”
I’d like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
To dry before the sun;
Of happy memories that I leave
– when life is done.
Anonymous
thank you rose we love you and miss you
Dear Connie, Dennis, Greg, Anne, Frank, Kathy and the Malta families,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Maria’s passing. She has left a beautiful legacy.
She always greeted us with a smile and had a warm welcome for everyone. Her passion for family and her strong work ethic were undeniable.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time of sorrow.
Our sincerest condolences,
Susan, Gino, Laura, Artin, Stephanie & Cormac
We are saddened to hear of Maria’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Connie, Dennis, Christian, Julia and the entire Malta family. She always greeted us with a warm smile and a friendly hello. May she rest in peace. Please find the strength in each other during this most difficult time.
Dora Zuccaro and Family
We are sad to hear about the passing of Maria. She was an amazing neighbour for many many years and remained a friend. We have fond memories of both Maria and Joe Malta. Maria was proud of her home and garden and took meticulous care of everything. She was an inspiration. Her warm smile will be dearly missed. May she rest in peace. Sincere condolences to all her children and their families.
To the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren….
We are all so very sorry for your loss. Cancer doesn’t seem to discriminate but why take our dear loved ones?
I was fortunate enough to to meet Maria and want to extend my sincere condolences to the entire families with hugs to Connie, Dennis, , Julia and Christian
The Iacob and Belluzzo Families
Greg: I’m very sorry for your lost , be strong she is resting in peace, 🙏🙏
Dear Greg, Frank, Connie and families. My heart aches for you. Although the loss of anyone we love is difficult, take comfort in knowing your Mom is no longer suffering and she is now reunited with your Dad. Her love for her family and her amazing work ethic were an example to us all. Her smile and hugs were always comforting. She was truly one of a kind.
On behalf of all of us at Cogeco and YourTV, our volunteers and staff we wish you and the entire family peace and condolences.
Thanks for the message David!
thank you for your kind thoughts and condolences
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Maria. I had the pleasure of working with her and she was such an amazing woman. Full of smiles and laughs when I saw her. She will be missed. RIP Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Piena di grazia,
Maria, piena di grazia,
Maria, piena di grazia,
Saluti, saluti
Il Signore è con te
Benedetta sei tu fra le donne
E benedetto
E benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno
Del tuo corpo, Gesù.
Ave Maria
(Ave Maria, Ave Maria, ah – ah)
Adesso e nell’ora della nostra morte
La nostra morte
Ave Maria
My sincerest condolences Greg (Anne) Connie (Dennis) Frank (Kathy) and families
My sincerest condolences to Mom, Zia Giuseppina, Zio Joe, Zia Rosa
We are sorry for your loss … Zia will be truly missed!!
She is free from pain and has been reuinted with Zio.
May you all find comfort while reading these messages and remembering those songs she loved so much!
I will cherish my last conversation with her forever <3
with Love and compassion
cousin Connie, Mikaela (Peter), Nicholas (Breanna)
Dear Connie, Greg & Frank and all your families, please accept our deepest condolences, words cannot describe our neighbour Maria, she was not just a neighbour but felt like part of our family, she was present at most of our family occasions and her warm smile, courage & dedication will be missed, we will remember & pray for you Maria & we won’t forget your devoted spouse Joe. May God welcome you in his beautiful garden & may God bless you forever in heaven.
Nonna Maria (Mia)
My oldest memory of Nonna Mia is her and I in the garden, standing close to one another as I watched her pick all sorts of vegetables. Like every time I watched her in that garden, she would maneuver around with such grace and passion in her eyes.
Growing up I saw a selfless, strong and hard-working woman willing to do anything for her family. From a young age, these values became ingrained in me and have guided me in life.
Between Nonna and Nonno, they successfully built a better life for their children in Canada, and paved the way for generations to come. On behalf of all grandchildren, I can assuredly say that we are forever grateful for your sacrifices, lessons taught, continuous love, support (and food).
Nonna could never do no wrong, and always preached to do the right thing; if ever confronted by trouble, she would always tell us (her grandchildren) “Nonna say NO”.
Over the course of the past year, we developed a special type of bond. A head-strong Calabrese woman, Nonna’s battle with mesothelioma was not easy on her but our regular talks would reveal a light-hearted side, and a golden smile that would brighten my day. Nonna was a devout catholic, and her favourite Saint was Padre Pio for which they shared a love for prayer. Whenever I was sick, she would tell me “I pray to Padre Pio, everything will be OK”. Her last wish to me was that one day, we would together go see Padre Pio in Italy. One day, that day will come.
Nonna Mia was an amazing woman, who’s essence will forever be remembered in our hearts. May Nonna and Nonno now look down upon us from their garden in heaven.
Love,
Christian
Saddened on hearing the news of the passing of Maria. Our condolences to you the family as I am certain it is a difficult time for all.
Maria was very proud of her children and grandchildren and did not hide it.
She was a huge support to myself and my family on the death of my father, Saverio Montesano, five years ago. As well, when my son got married. Beautiful woman you are Maria it hurts that life as we know it did not allow us to see each other much, although you and mom, Maria Ranieri Montesano, kept in touch.
Bless you and may The Good Lord Let you Rest In Peace.
My sincere condolences to all Maria’s family.
She been more than a good and truly friend and always will be she will be sadly missed
May she Rest In Peace in God hands
Joe Di Maria and family
grazie joe
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers go out to the entire Malta family.
Dear Greg and Anne.
We were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.
May she Rest In Peace.
Our sincere Condolences.
Mary and Norm Lacroix
Dear Frank, Kathy, Daniel, Alycia & Jessica
Connie & Dennis,and family & Greg & Anne and family
We are sincerely very sorry for the loss of your mother and Nonna.
She was a very kind and caring person with a very big heart who always made you feel welcome.
She will always be with you all through the many things she taught you and through your many memories you made together.
Thinking of you all
with Love,
thank you i love you guys and we share many memories
To all the Malta’s & Families, Zia’s Sisters & Brother,
Sincere condolences to you all. Sending much comfort, support and love.
Zia Maria, is and will always be the most strongest woman I’ve ever known.
May her beautiful white wings surround each of you with her comfort and may you all embrace in the most fondest memories xo
Rest In Peace Zia
Greg and Anne and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy and condolences,
Tony & Paola Pileggi
Sincere condolences on your loss. We are here for you during this difficult time and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
mike thank you for your support and love
our family and friends hearts are broken
she is in a better place now
Our deepest condolences on your loss. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Frank, Greg, Connie and the entire family. My sincerest condolences. Maria as well as you Dad Joe, left a lasting impression that will always be with me. Over the years I would catch up with her and her eyes lite up when she spoke of your amazing family. She was the nicest, most caring, yet toughest woman I have ever met. Those who know me well know that I had a special relationship with her and whole heartily considered her my second mother. I wish I could of been there to see her before she left us. My thoughts are with all of you. May she rest in peace.
Dave Carbone
thank you Dave my mom and dad loved you dearly
Our most sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
She will be in your hearts forever.
🙏May she be at peace now.
Thank you for your condolences Linda, Frank, Carina، Celia and Adam.