Maria (Melina) Carmela Gesualdi
elevated 2X09f March 13, 1928 – October 31, 2023
elevated 2X09f Visitation
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 2X09f Funeral Mass
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 2X09f Click here to view the mass.
elevated 2X09f Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated 2X09f Obituary
Goodbye my family, my life has passed. I loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me, but courage take, Love each other, for my sake. For those you love don’t go away. They walk beside you every day.
elevated 2X09f It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Carmela (Melina) Gesualdi.
God called Melina on Tuesday October 31, 2023 and she passed away suddenly and peacefully at Trillium Mississauga Hospital. Beloved wife since 1950 of Luigi F. Gesualdi (deceased 1993).
Daughter of Pasquale Cisterna and Antonietta Romeo, Pisticci. (Rione Loreto)
Sister of Maria Grazia (Giovanni Battista) , Liborio (Villermina), Maria Domenica, (Giuseppe Joe)
Loving mother of Don ( Dani) Gesualdi ( Carmela ) and Nancy De Santi (Joe)
Adored Nonna of Michael (Anet),Christopher (Diane), Matthew (Christina), Julian & Anthony.
Bis Nonna to eight Nipotini Carlo, Kate, Marc, Lucas, Alessia, Serena, Elisa & Vienna .
“We stand gently on the shoulders of Giants”
elevated 2X09f Melina’s legacy is one of strength, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to Family helping others in whatever way she could. She will be deeply missed and warmly remembered by her extended family and friends, both in Canada, Italy, and USA. You are invited to share your loving memories and condolences below on the wall of this website. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the staff and caregivers at Villa Forum Residence LTC for their dedicated care and support.
elevated 2X09f May she find eternal rest and peace.
“Non vi ho lasciato” …….Melina
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations) or St Michael’s College School – Enzo Montemurro Scholarship Fund (https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/smcs-give/donate)
Rest in Peace Zia
Riposa in pace.
Sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia.
My sincere condolences to your family. May your beautiful mother Rest Peacefully 🤍🕊️
Nancy and Donny and all your families,
You have our most heart felt condolences
on the loss of your mom , Nonna, bis Nonna, Zia.
It is always difficult to lose someone who is so dear to us. But the fruit of her love will be with you each day in so many ways big and small.
Our hearts are with you.
In celebration of a beautiful life we will always remember Comara Melina’s smile and welcoming personality.
We are sorry for your loss and sharing in your sadness during this difficult time.
Dan and Nancy
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. We will always remember how gracious she was whenever we had the opportunity to get together. May she Rest In Peace.
Dan and Nancy
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mother. We will alway remember Melina with a warm and gracious welcome whenever we had the opportunity to get together. May she Rest In Peace.
My condolences to all the whole family.