Maria Roman
elevated H6gef Private Visitation
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
elevated H6gef Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated H6gef Private Funeral Mass
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
elevated H6gef Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated H6gef Private Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated H6gef Maria passed peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Grazioso Roman. Loving mother of Carla Maccarone (Vince) and Gianni Roman (Maria). Adored grandmother of Sarah and Kristen Roman. Predeceased by her dear siblings Luigia, Angelo, Alessandro, Rosina and Severino. Survived by sister-in-law Liliana. Maria will also be missed by her nieces and nephews.
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elevated H6gef Maria grew up on a farm in Orcenico Inferiore, Italy with her 5 siblings. Although she enjoyed being with her family, she made the move to Canada after marrying her husband Grazioso Roman. They married by proxy while she was in Italy and he was in Canada.
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elevated H6gef In February 1957, they reunited when she arrived in Canada on a boat named Independence. Ironically, family and friends would best describe Maria as independent!
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elevated H6gef After coming to Canada, she expanded her family when she had her daughter Carla and son Gianni. Nothing was more important to Maria than family and friends. Over the years, she enjoyed attending dances with Grazioso at the Famee Furlane, where she celebrated countless holidays and events.
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elevated H6gef Maria could always be seen with a smile on her face whether she was with her family, preparing incredible meals, spending time with animals or enjoying delicious desserts. When she moved into the Friuli Terrace she spent her days winning games of bingo, getting her hair done, spending time with friends and drinking green beer every St. Patrick’s day. Maria’s talents included remembering everyone’s birthday, making the best crostoli and never leaving any dessert left on her plate.
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elevated H6gef Maria lived a life full of joy, laughter and family, she will be dearly missed.
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elevated H6gef If you would like to make a donation on Maria’s behalf, please send it to the Friuli Terrace c/o Maria Roman by:
- Contacting the office by phone (905 856-4922) or email at ftpropertymanagement@bellnet.ca
- Or sending a cheques payable to the Friuli Terrace ( 60 Friuli Court, Woodbridge, ON) by mail.
My sincere condolences to the Maccarone and Roman families. I am very sorry for your loss. May her love carry on and the beautiful memories you made with her bring you comfort in times ahead.
Our deepest condolences to your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John, Maria and family, my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Maria.
Dear Carla. We were so sorry to hear of your dear mom’s death. May happy memories sustain you and may you feel God’s loving sustain you at this difficult time.
COVID has made it impossible to get together but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending virtual hugs to you and your family
Thank you to the both of you for your kind words at this difficult time.
Sending virtual hugs. Take care
Dear John and your entire family: I was sadden to hear the news on the passing of you mom. I know that you loved her very much and you will all miss her. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Big virtual hug coming your way. Also, our sincerest condolences from the Dolomite Ski Club and hopefully some day soon we can have a group hug, Mara Mian
To the Roman family, sincere condolences on the loss of Maria. She was such a lovely woman. She will live on in your memories.
Love Mara Q.
To the Roman family, on behalf of the Board of Friuli Terrace, our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, Maria Roman.
Angela Bosa Slokar
John our deepest condolences to you and your family
Carla and Vince
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your families at this difficult time.
To the Roman and Maccarone families, my deepest condolences of the passing of your mother. She will be deeply missed by family and all her friends both abroad and at the Fruili Terrace.
John Cazzolli
John and Family, on behalf of Greenferd Construction Inc. I am extending our deepest sympathies and condolences to you on the passing of your mother.
John,
Losing a mother is always difficult, but in reading your mom’s obituary it’s plain to see that her’s was a complete and happy life, full of the love of her family and friends. I hope that you and your loved ones will take comfort in that .
The Rivers family have many fond memories of Maria. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thought are with the family.
Dear Carla, John and your families. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
I always looked forward to Zia’s phone calls. She kept in touch throughout the year, including each holiday and birthday. I will miss her. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Dear John and Family, my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. May happy memories sustain you in this difficult time.
John
So sorry to hear about your mother.
It sounds like she was such a wonderful woman and I am sure that she was. Please pass along my condolences.
Dear Carla, John and families,
We will always remember your dear mother’s kind spirit, generosity and big welcoming smile. May she now Rest In Peace🙏
John
So sorry. Please pass along my condolences to your family. She sounds like she was the perfect mother. On behalf of the G.Q. hang in there.
Austin
Our deepest sympathy and Condolences from our family to your families on the loss of your mom Maria. Sending our thoughts and prayers out to you all. God bless her and watch over her. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏻
Mario and Gabriella Moras and Family…..
Dear Carla & John and the Roman family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother & grandmother Maria.
She was such a lovely woman, she will be missed but will live on in all our memories.
May she now Rest In Peace.
John,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It sounds like she had a life blessed with happiness, surrounded by a loving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kevin, Karen and Family
Carla and Gianni, our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear Mamma. She was my godmother and called me every year on my birthday in December without fail and would proudly speak of her grandchildren. Such a gentle soft spoken beautiful person and my Mom’s best friend. God bless you all. Anna Holmes and family, Renzo Bertoia and Gino Bertoia