elevated 8Cuef June 6, 1936  ~ July 24, 2025

elevated 8Cuef Visitation
Thursday July 31 from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm

elevated 8Cuef Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 8Cuef Funeral Mass
Friday August 1, 2025 at 10:30am

elevated 8Cuef Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 8Cuef Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 8Cuef Obituary

elevated 8Cuef It is with profound sadness that we share that our beloved mother, grandmother and treasured great-grandmother (“Nonni”) Mary passed away peacefully in the arms of her children and by the love she spent her whole life giving so freely on July 24, 2025.  Her legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched with her unwavering love, warmth, wisdom and grace.

elevated 8Cuef Mary was born in Rende, Cosenza (Italy) to Vincenzo LaValle & Marietta Sturino.  She grew up surrounded by the love of her siblings, Francesca (the late Adamo), the late Frank (Frances), Marcello (Kelly), Victoria, Rudy (Laurel) and her dear sister-in-law Mamie.   Each bond held ever so close to her heart.  Mom adored and loved all of her many nieces and nephews.

elevated 8Cuef Our dad Mike (2003) was the love of her life.  Together, they built a life grounded in love, family & devotion – a legacy carried forward by their children, Josie (Joe), Sal (Caroline) and Elena (Lawrence).  Her life blossomed through her grandchildren – Teresa (Yuce), Lisa (Sam), Christina (Christopher), Vanessa (Tim), Brian, Jenny & Ejay.  Mom’s face lit up at the mention of her 9 beautiful great grandchildren, all who lovingly called her “Nonni”.  Mary never missed a moment to share how proud and truly blessed she was. 

elevated 8Cuef Mary was the heart of our family and extended family.  She made everyone feel welcome, whether you were family, a friend, or simply hungry for love.  Her table was never just a place to eat her delicious food, it was where stories were shared, laughter echoed, and memories were made.   Her strength was mighty. Her beauty was effortless, her grace constant.  She didn’t just pass through life – she elevated it for everyone she loved. 

elevated 8Cuef We would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and PSW’s at Vaughan Hospice.  During her final days, mom was treated with such dignity, compassion & warmth.  In recognition of their remarkable care, we encourage everyone to donate to Hospice Vaughan in lieu of flowers.  

elevated 8Cuef Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with Holy Cross Funeral Home