elevated uzUzi November 21, 1939 ~ August 7, 2025

elevated uzUzi Visitation
Tuesday August 12 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated uzUzi Funeral Mass
Wednesday August 13 at 10:30am
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated uzUzi Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated uzUzi Obituary

elevated uzUzi Maria Pompilii (nee Sersanti)

elevated uzUzi Nov 21, 1939 – Aug 7, 2025

elevated uzUzi It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Pompilii on the morning of Aug 7, 2025 at the age of 85.

elevated uzUzi Beloved wife of the late Antonio Pompilii.

elevated uzUzi Caring mother to Sabatino (Rosalind) and Patrizia (Graham).

elevated uzUzi Devoted Nonna to Anthony, Marco, Alexander, Christian, and Kristina.

elevated uzUzi Loving sister to Donato (Tonina), Carla (Pietro), the late Raimondo, Mirta, Rosa (the late Marino), and Pino  (Monica).

elevated uzUzi Sister in law to Francesca (the late Silvano), Lidia, (the late Vincenzo), Alberina (Gabriele) and the late Ercole (Teodora)

elevated uzUzi Maria was born in Miano, Italy, a small hilltop village nestled amongst the rolling hills in Abruzzo framed by the spectacular Gran Sasso Mountain range.

elevated uzUzi Maria spent her formative years in Argentina with her family, she was impressed with the Buenos Aires community and the impressive school uniform and experiences. She retained most of her Spanish language skills she developed there.

elevated uzUzi In 1960 she married the dashing Antonio Pompilii a man of vision and means in their hometown church in Miano. Antonio had already started a life for himself in Toronto Canada, together they created a life journey focusing on family and friends. Maria was the diamond in his life, the person to create a home and a legacy.

elevated uzUzi The birth of Sabatino and Patrizia  were the pride and joy of this union. Both children were raised by loving parents with a strong work ethic and commitment to family. An  endearing trait that served them to the end. A full circle of love, life and commitment to care for one another.

elevated uzUzi At the age of 20 Maria embraced her new life in Toronto, learning the language and starting a family, strength of mind and spirit were some of her endearing qualities.  She was a respected and resilient person with a strong work ethic and the discipline to succeed.

elevated uzUzi Maria made it a priority to travel back home to see her mother and father and reconnect with her family. These trips were with all the family to instill a connection to the community they both came from developing a sense of pride and belonging, a clear understanding of their roots.

elevated uzUzi After working odd jobs,  Maria went into business and created “Three Stars Drapery” an interior design business with her sister Carla DiSabatino and best friend Antoinetta Di Mattia.

elevated uzUzi Later in her career, she devoted time to assist with a local retirement home and elementary school where she prepared meals for the residents and students. She would go beyond the call of duty to engage and mentor young students and provide care for them.

elevated uzUzi Maria had refined culinary skills, and her kitchen was  a beehive of activity, her passion was cooking and her greatest  joy was to entertain and enjoy peoples company.  She had an open door policy and was eager to host family and friends. A chat over an  espresso  would be a highlight of her day and add value and quality to life. She enjoyed being part of the Abbruzzi choir and playing at the Bocci club.

elevated uzUzi Both Antonio and Maria lovingly tended and maintained a large garden filled with tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers. The pear trees and apple trees produced a bounty of fruit which was enjoyed by all.

elevated uzUzi As her family grew Maria was a devoted grandmother to her 5 grandchildren, Anthony, Marco, Alex, Christian and Kristina. These formative years laid a foundation of love and care to the developing grandkids.

elevated uzUzi She will forever live in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, family, friends.

elevated uzUzi We are sincerely grateful to all who have given their support and comfort during this time of loss. In particular the caregivers Tsehay, Sonia, Vivian, and Purnima.

elevated uzUzi Love you mom.