Mary (Maria) Bortolussi
elevated 3Qflq March 24, 1930 ~ June 5, 2026
elevated 3Qflq Visitation
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
elevated 3Qflq Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 3Qflq Funeral Service – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
elevated 3Qflq To watch Mass live
elevated 3Qflq Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 3Qflq Obituary
Mary Bortolussi will be remembered with deep love and gratitude. She was a caring mother whose warmth, kindness, and quiet strength touched the lives of those around her. Predeceased by her parents, Anna and Giosuè Zorzi; her husband, Ivano Bortolussi; and her siblings, Fred Zorzi and Olga (Guido) Pugliese and her brother-in-law Leo Presacco, Mary leaves behind her sister, Velma Presacco; her sister-in-law, Susan Zorzi; her children, Gerry (Catherine) Bortolussi and Elaine (Joe) Martini; and her beloved granddaughter, Emma Martini. She will be dearly missed and forever held in the hearts of all who knew her.
elevated 3Qflq In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to a Charity of your choice.
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Dear Elaine, Gerry, and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Viviana, Silvana, Aldo Paltrinieri and families
Dear Gerry, Elaine, and Families,
We were saddened to hear of Mary’s passing and extend our deepest condolences to you and your families.
Mary was a dear friend to our family, and we have many fond memories of the time we spent together with her and Ivano over the years. We will always remember her kindness, warmth, humour, hospitality, generosity, and loving nature. Her friendship meant a great deal to us, and we will cherish our memories of her always.
May she rest in peace.
With love,
Vittorina, Laurence, Flavia, and Louise Mussio
Dear Elaine, Gerry, and families,
please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of our dear Mary. She was a wonderful woman, always full of kindness and love for everyone.
Her visits to Italy left a beautiful, lasting mark on all of us, and those sweet memories will never fade.
We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers from afar.
In deepest sympathy,
Olga, Germana, Miriam, Luigi and families
Dear Gerry and Elaine
My condolence to you and your families. I remember aunt Mary for her warm smile and happy greetings when we would meet. Just as the picture you chose shows. Time has past but that memories remain. Though I’m far away, my thoughts are with you.
Cousin Robert
Dear Elaine, Gerry and families,
My sincere heartfelt condolences for your loss.
I will always remember how kind and helpful your mom was.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Cari Gerry, Elaine e famiglie,
Vogliate accettare le nostre più sentite e sincere condoglianze per la scomparsa della vostra cara mamma Mary.
Vi siamo vicine con il pensiero e con il cuore.
Un abbraccio con affetto,
Giuliana, Manuela, Cristina, Flavia e famiglie
Mary was a kind and caring friend and a wonderful hostess. I remember all the good times with her and Ivano in Willowdale, Florida and Italy. Never forgotten,
Deepest condolences to all the family,
Sereno and Deanna
My deepest condolences to Mary’s family.
Dear Elaine, Gerry and families,
We wanted to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. We remember her fondly from our days at the Capri. Unfortunately, we are unable to join you in person as we are away.
Celeste and Mary Iacobelli
Dear Cousins,
Thinking of you and the full life Zia Mary lived. I keep seeing Zia and her never ending cup of coffee and it makes me smile and ache at the same time. Thoughts and prayers are with you always, Much love,Christine
Please accept our condolences for the entire family.
So sorry for your loss.
From the Montanari family,and Mario Pugliese.
Sorry for the loss of Mary.
It’s always hard to lose a loved one.
May your happy memories be a condolence
during this time.
We were saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. While we cannot attend, please know that you are all in our thoughts. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. May Mary rest in eternal peace.
Mary Pugliese, Sandra & Frank Berardi
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Mario Pugliese and family.
Dear Gerry, Catherine, Elaine, Joe & family,
We are very sorry we were unable to attend today’s service. Please know Carmela, the kids and I are holding you in our thoughts.
Sending you comfort and strength.
Michael, Carmela, Bianca & Angelo Pugliese
To the Bortolussi, Martini, Presacco and Zorzi families,
Our hearts are with you as you navigate this immense loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
RoseAnn, Sam, Vanessa, Veronica & Anthony Andolina
Sending our condolences to the entire family. Mary was very kind and will be greatly missed.
Love the Chiefalo family
To Mary’s family, we are sharing our deep condolences with you. Mary was such a joy with her smile and gentle presence. She will be remembered as we look to the sky and see another bright star.
With fondness, Renata and Gianni Ceschia
Dear Gerry, Elaine, and Families,
I am saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. I worked with Mary many years ago and remember her kindness and warmth. She was so proud of her family and I was just starting mine. We reconnected some time ago through the Famee Furlane.
My condolence to you.
Elvy Moro
Dear Gerry, Catherine, Elaine & Joe,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you put you mother to rest in peace.
Cari Gerry, Elaine e famiglie.
Vogliate accettare le nostre più sentite e sincere condoglianze per la perdita della vostra cara mamma Mary.
Vi siamo vicine con le preghiere e vi abbracciamo con affetto
Giuliana,Manuela, Cristina, Flavia e famiglie
Dear Gerry, Elaine, and families,
I have heard the sad news, and I am with you in this difficult time. Even though it has been many years since we last embraced..your mother’s love, her sweet smile, and warm hugs have always held a special place in my heart, and for that, I will always be grateful.
May you rest in peace, zia Mary.
Sending you all my love,
Paola