Carmela De Lucia
March 15, 2013
Peacefully and surrounded by family, at University Hospital, on Friday, March 15th, 2013, Carmela De Lucia, of London, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Antonio De Lucia for 57 years. Cherished mother of Phil (Antoinette) De Lucia, and Vito (Jacqueline) De Lucia, all of London. Dear sister of Jerry (Julia) Fonzeca, Rosa (Fransceco) De Lucia and Antonio (Giustina) Fonzeca. Loving Nonna of Daniela (John), Marcella (Blake), Leanna, Michael and Katie. Predeceased by granddaughter Juliana and by parents-in-law Felice and Maria De Lucia. Carmela immigrated to Canada in 1955 travelling on the ship SS Constitution to Ellis Island, then to Welland and settling in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She moved to London in 1959. Carmela made a new life for her family and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital for 27 years. She will be long-remembered as a very giving Mother and Nonna: her final gift was organ donation. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 24th, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with prayers at 7:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, March 25th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
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You will be missed by us all! Our love and prayers to the family!
Thoughts, prayers and love to your family. ~ The Williamsons
My condolences to the De Lucia family. I had the opportunity to meet "Nonna" a few times and she was one of the nicest people you could ever meet (a trait that runs in the entire family). She always greeted me with a big smile and was always trying to make sure my belly was full of delicious treats. May she rest in peace.
So saddened to learn the news -- we will miss seeing and talking to Carmela on those warm summer nights when everyone on the street was out -- she always had a kind smile and warm words for us and our boys.
My sincerest condolences. A lovely lady who's bright smile, sweet disposition and friendly words will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts are with your family at this time of loss.
We are saddened by your passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. We have been next-door neighbours for almost 29 years and couldn't have asked for a better, kinder and more pleasant person than Carmela. We will miss her more than words can say.
Oh Tony, we are so sad to hear of Carmela's passing. God Bless her. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Carmela was a dear and noble lady who affected our family profoundly. We will miss her friendship and devotion to family and we will hold her in our hearts as a model for all a maternal head should be. Eternal memory ! With love & blessings to the entire DeLucia Family At a very sad time, Greg & Evelyn Kozoriz
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Carmela - she was a beautiful lady inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the DeLucia family during this very difficult time. Thinking of you, Tony & Maria Scarpelli
Dear Tony and family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Carmela. I worked with Carmela for many years at St. Mary's Hospital. She was very easy to get along with, and was very compassionate and understanding in all matters. I was so honoured when I found out that her son Phil was going to marry my niece, Antoinette. Tony, my daughter Diana and myself will always remember Carmela as a wonderful wife, mother, nonna and friend. The Spinosa and D'Amico families send you their deepest condolences. Sincerely, Silvia Spinosa, Diana and Frank James D'Amico.
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Just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the souls of those who lived life well eternally live on...
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