Valentina Palazzo
elevated DBV9p December 28, 1929 – November 17, 2025
elevated DBV9p Visitation
Monday November 24, 2025 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm
elevated DBV9p Tuesday November 25, 2025 from 9am to 10am
elevated DBV9p Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated DBV9p Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 10:30am
elevated DBV9p To watch the Mass Live, please CLICK HERE
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated DBV9p Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful Mom Valentina Palazzo (nee DiGiuseppe) in her 96th year, surrounded by the love of her family. Loving wife of her late husband Michael; cherished mother of Valli (Steve), Lynn (Larry), and Mike (Kim); devoted and caring Nonni of the late Christopher, Stephanie (Justin), Michael (Stefany), Robert, and Olivia; proudest great-grandmother of Sophia, Jaxon, and Brielle. Pre-deceased by her dear parents Francesco and Giulietta (nee Cacchione), and brothers Peter and Nicky. Survived by her loving sister Lidia (the late Nick), and sisters-in-law Anna, Diane, and Mary (the late Gino). She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many extended family and friends.
elevated DBV9p Born the eldest child in the small village of Fossacesia, Italy, Val grew up working on the family farm. Her education was cut short at Grade 4 as she was needed to help the family at home. As a young teenager, Val and her family lived through the turmoil of World War II. After the war, her family emigrated from Italy to Canada, where they lived with relatives, and Val faced the formidable task of learning English and adapting to Canadian culture. She helped to support the family by working as a seamstress at Cooke’s Clothing Co. Within a short time, through a family friend of her aunt, she met her beloved husband, Mike. Together they proudly raised a family of three, where she took on the traditional role of homemaker and loving mother. Family and extended family were an important aspect of their lives, as witnessed by the many parties where Val showcased her talent of making great Italian food (especially pizza!) and her love of music and dancing (especially the tarantella!).
elevated DBV9p Losing her beloved husband when she was 51, she showed great courage and determination in assuming a more independent role, including paying the bills, shovelling snow, and learning to drive at age 56. Over the years, Val made the best of her life, enjoying travelling overseas to places like Jerusalem, Fatima, and Italy. She was an active member of the CWL and the Theresians, and became a Eucharistic Minister at St. Gabriel’s Church where she was a loyal parishioner for almost 60 years. Her deep faith and devotion were the foundation of her great strength. Always taking precedent in her life was family, especially the care and nurturing of her grandchildren and caring for her aging parents.
elevated DBV9p At the age of 86, she happily transitioned to seniors’ living at Amica and later Sunrise, where she enjoyed activities and entertainment, and was crowned “the dancing queen.” At these residences, Val embraced the great care she received, and that she so fittingly earned, after providing the same love and attention to so many others. She constantly demonstrated her deep gratitude to others who cared for her through her trademark “thank you, thank you, thank you” and “God bless you.”
elevated DBV9p Val was the consummate role model of living life with strength, courage, kindness, compassion, positivity and grace. We will greatly miss everything that was our Mom, just as we know she will be missed by so many others. We take solace from knowing she is now with our Dad and her grandson, her brothers and so many others she missed and loved.
elevated DBV9p The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Sunrise of Thornhill, especially Sara, Majda, Temema, Gege, Rosemarie, Wilma, Oscar and the Reminiscent Floor staff; the staff and caregivers from Modern Angels, especially Erika, Klaudette, Jojo and Easel; and her dear friends from the Theresians of Canada, especially Camille and Sarah.
elevated DBV9p In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society of Toronto or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Our sincere condolences. Val was a great lady.
Our sincere condolences, Nick and Daniela Natale
Thank you very much for your condolences, Nick and Daniela.
Thank you very much for your condolences, Denise and Anthony.
We will miss our dear friend Val, so loving and joyful and always thankful for the little things that come her way.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Val for your true friendship. We love you……
Camila & Jan
Cousin Michael, Valli & Lynn,
We are so saddened to hear the news of Auntie Val’s passing. We love her dearly and are so grateful we got to see her at her 90th birthday party a few years ago. Our condolences and prayers are with you and our entire family. She was one of our matriarchs, an inspiration and a beautiful force in this world. We will always remember and love you Auntie Val!
Derek and I were saddened to hear of Val’s passing. Her warmth and positive energy will always be remembered and I will always picture her dancing at happy events. Our sincere condolences to all the family
Since Niece Janice (Ken) rebuilt our life in retirement in New Brunswick, Auntie Vali s picture in two warm and comforting family occasions has graced our fridge.
Not that I needed her picture to remind me of her. My Aunties voice has been in my head and ear, supporting, encouraging and instructing me (more accurately as her great niece Jennifer lovingly enjoys retelling – bossing my Mom around) in everything I do, especially in the kitchen where the magic of loving family and friends happens.
I wish I could say that as we and they age, each loss gets easier, BUT it does not.
But how blessed we feel to have had an Auntie Vali who is so woven and precious in the fabric our being that her loss is almost unbearable.
As she always told me when you lose someone you love this much, things are NEVER THE SAME, you just learn to live with it.
Love you FOREVER Auntie Vali, forget you NEVER. XOXOXOXO
Janice, Jennifer
Ken, Jon
Unfortunately we never met Valentina , obviously an amazing human being. Her son Mike with his wife Kim are our precious friends , so we know her from their stories and pictures. We are sending you our deepest, heartfelt condolences
our sincere condolences. Wanda, Peter, Marie and Mark Sanginesi.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
May she rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Lynn and family
I am quite certain Valentina was delighted with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A true legacy.
May you feel her presence and her blessings as she joins the saints in heaven.
My deepest condolences to the family of Val Palazzo. Val was such a beautiful person and all the Theresians of Blessed Trinity loved her. We will miss her but we know she is RIP with her Lord and with the other members of her family who have gone before her.
Dear Lynn and Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother Vali. Your words are a beautiful tribute to her, and the full and wonderful life that she lived. May her love for you all bring you solace at this difficult time.
Love Karen
Sincere condolences to all the family members of Valentina Palazzo. I have had the pleasure to know Val through the Theresians at Blessed Trinity Parish.
She was wonderful! Friendly, compassionate, understanding.
Never complained about anything or anyone.
So sad for her passing. May she rest in eternal peace
Mrs. Palazzo was one of the matriarchs of St. Gabriel’s. Her strength, dignity, kindnesses, gentleness and faith always inspired me and so many others. Her children, her family, friends and communities have been graced with her loving presence. Rest in peace, beautiful soul! Condolences to all.
Valli, our sincere condolences to you, your sister, brother, all family and friends. May your Mom rest in Peace
Our most sincere condolences to Valli, Lynn, Mike and their families. We have wonderful memories of Valentina and will hold them in our hearts. We remember especially her 90th birthday party and her out on the dance floor enjoying life to the fullest. Loving and supporting each other is the best way to honour her memory.
Cousins Valli, Lynn and Michael, I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing! I will always remember her as the special, kind and compassionate neice to my mom. Our mom loved to dance with her at all those happy occasions. I hope all your special memories will warm your hearts forever. Love to all of you and your families. love Angie Pink
Lynn, I was sorry to read of the passing of your mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Valli, Lynn, Michael and Kim,
We are so saddened by tombs loss of Aunty Val. Such a wonderful role model and aunt. We all loved her dearly and I know she is celebrating in heaven with everyone, no doubt dancing the tarantella. Our clove and prayers for all of you and the grandchildren and great grandchildren during this difficult time. Sending love to all.
Amanda & Kevin O’Neil
Anastasia, Mia, Gabriella and Jackson.
My sincere condolences to the families, for the loss of Val. She was always happy, kind and had many stories to tell. RIP Valentina🙏🏻🩷
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincere condolences from the Dugas (Geoff, Greg and Cheryl) family (Anita Romito).🙏
My Deepest condolences to all. I remember Valentina walking my kids to school on Hollywood,
she would be out sweeping or cleaning the show. The fondest memory was at her garage sale, that she gave me a plate with the word “BOUN NATALE” written she said ” you take it there are no Italians in this area.
Dear Valli, Lynn and Mike,
I’m not sure if you would remember me- my name is Camille Evans and your mother was a cherished caregiver for me when I was a little girl (on Hollywood Ave.) She was so kind and loving and, of course, made the best pizza and cookies! I was so very sorry to hear of her passing and will always think of her fondly. She was a wonderful person who had a positive impact on so many people. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
We were very sorry to hear of Val’s passing. She was a good friend and neighbour for many years as well as a treasured caregiver for our daughters . Our sincere condolences go out to her family.