elevated jfxHK October 13, 1935 – September 27, 2024

elevated jfxHK Visitation
Saturday October 5, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:45 pm

elevated jfxHK Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated jfxHK Entombment

elevated jfxHK Committal Service to be held following  the visitation at 2 pm.  
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated jfxHK Blessed Virgin Mausoleum

elevated jfxHK Obituary
 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maria Milan on September 27, 2024 at the age of 88.

elevated jfxHK She was the loving wife of the late Ginesio, caring and devoted Mother to sons John (Mary) and Walter (Mary) and daughter Francesca (Karsten). She was the proud Nonna to her 10 beautiful Grandchildren, Tanya, Melissa, Terra, Veronika, Melanie, Samantha, Adam, Carsten, Alexander, Markus and 15 Great Grandchildren, Domenic, Sofia, Paolo, Gia, Leonardo, Maximus, Alexander, Josie, Alessia, Nicolas, Leo, Alessandro, Matteo, Domenico, Emma.

elevated jfxHK Maria was born in San Martino di Lupari, located in the Veneto region of Italy. At the age of 20, she embarked on a journey to Canada with her husband, becoming the only one of her nine siblings to emigrate. Despite the vast ocean that separated them, the love and devotion among them remained unwavering and strong to the very end.

elevated jfxHK Maria and Ginesio started their new lives in Toronto, settling in the Italian neighborhood of Little Italy.

elevated jfxHK Maria, a dedicated and hardworking woman, focused on raising her three children while cleaning homes and churches. Having sewing skills, she took an opportunity to design and make curtains for one of her employers, which led to the establishment of Milan Interiors, a thriving business in custom drapery alongside her son Walter.

elevated jfxHK Despite her limited English skills, Maria’s determination to support her family, commitment to excellence, genuine kindness, resulted in years of success as the visionary behind her successful company.

elevated jfxHK Maria’s greatest devotion was always to her children, and her love of family brought her the deepest joy. She expressed this love through the incredible meals she created for them and everyone who entered the family home. She poured her heart into every dish, and no one ever left without enjoying a meal or taking a jar of her famous tomato sauce home with them. Her passion for her vast garden and cooking will live on as a lasting legacy for many who have known her.

elevated jfxHK Maria will be cherished in the hearts of countless family members and friends in both Canada and Europe. She will also be remembered for her profound kindness towards others especially children, and of course her bright smile.

elevated jfxHK Maria passed away peacefully in her sleep, which she so richly deserved, fulfilling a wish she had long held in her many devoted daily prayers. May she rest in peace.

elevated jfxHK In Lieu of flowers, please consider sending a house plant as Maria loved them, and they can continue living on in her memory. 

elevated jfxHK If desired donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.