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Lilian ‘Lily’ Miriam Cherry-Callipari

October 8, 2021

Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 8, 2021, Lilian Miriam Cherry-Callipari, of London, at the age of 57. Cherished and devoted wife of Steve for 20 years. Proud and loving mother of Anjali. Lily will be dearly missed by her mother, Alice and her late father, Jacob Cherry; brother, Allan and wife, Brijini, their children, Sonaly and Raveena; father-in-law, Dominic Callipari; sister-in-law, Sina Giugno and husband, Tony, their children, Joseph, Andrew, Lauren; and brother-in-law, Guy Callipari. Predeceased by her mother-in-law, Concettina. Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Registration will be required to attend the visitation and service.

To register for the visitation, please click here: Registration page for Lily’s visitation on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

To register for the service, please click here: Registration page for Lily’s service on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

To register to view the livestream, please click here: Registration page to view the livestream of Lily’s service on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Victoria Hospital, 6th floor Palliative and 7th floor Oncology, for their hard work and support. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lily are asked to consider Autism Ontario.

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I lived next door to Lilian and her family in Brossard. Neighbours for many years. Lilian was a beautiful person inside and out and I always admired her shoes...😉. We went to the same church and same high school. Had not seen any posts from Lilian in s bit and decided to let her know our High School is planning a reunion in 2023. Imagine my shock and horror to learn that she had passed on. She will remain ageless in my mind's eye. Rest in peace, Lilian. 😓

~ Pamela Storr

Wanted to pass along our deepest condolences. We will miss Lily’s smile and laugh. We were blessed to have known her and she was a blessing to us. I hope that our visit this earlier this week brought her some comfort. Our thought and prayers will continue to be with you and your whole family.

~ Neil Mathura

Our deepest condolences! Lily will be missed by all!

~ Rick and Jennifer Karrangus

Our deepest sympathy,love and prayers to all the familly members of our dearest Lillian. Suju,Laly and kids

~ Saramma Peters

Heartfelt condolences from Texas. My continued prayers and thoughts are with her mother, Alice aunty, and the rest of Lillians's family. Although I never met Lillian, I feel as though I know her through her mum, Alice who spoke fondly of her every time I called. May God provide strength to bear this trial. Only HE can take away this pain. So sorry.

~ Sonia and Mohan

Our condolences to the immediate family which include Lilian’s (deceased dad) and his wife (Alicekochamma) , Allan and family. Lilian was born in Malaysia and left as a baby with her parents to Canada where she grew up. My memory of her as a teenager in Montreal and of her family’s visit to Malaysia where I reside is very vivid as I remember her as bubbly, cheerful and very warm person. May God bless her soul and always be with her. This message is from all her relatives in Malaysia.

~ P Thomas Simon

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Bereaved family members.May The Almighty God God give you His abundant peace and love while you are going through this difficult time. You all are in our prayers. Sarah Mathew and children (Florida)

~ Sarah Mathew

Our deepest condolences to Alice Aunty, Alan achachan, Steve and Anjali. We will always remember Lilian chechy’s sweetness and beautiful smile and the time when we were neighbors. Praying for Gods supernatural peace and comfort for the family. Psalms 34:18 The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those that are crushed in spirit Love and prayers, Tina and Anisha

~ Tina Varghese

With lot of sadness at the very thought of not having the good fortune to know personally our dear cousin Lillian. Isaiah 55:8-9 sums it best. Prayers.

~ Giby Cherry Philips

Dearest Lilian chechy, As painful as this is to say goodbye to you, I know the Lord knows best and He took you to Him. Your faith in Jesus and your love to your family and me is many of the memories that will keep you alive in my heart. I cherish each and every moment we had together. You were one of my greatest support when it truly mattered. You loved like Jesus did and I will always be blessed to be remember you as my closest family. My deepest condolences to Alice Ammachi, Steve Achachan and Anjali. My prayers are with you during this difficult hour. We will see Lilian chechy again. Much love, Susanna

~ Susanna Grace Johnson

May her light remain with you always. Deepest sympathies to you and Anjali, Steve.

~ Melanie,

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Bereaved family members. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen at this moment of grief. Pastor Thomas Mathew

~ Thomas Mathew

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the bereaved family. May our Lord bless and comfort all on this difficult time.

~ Roy Joseph, Pala

We’re so sorry for you loss. May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

~ Saji and Simonchen

Our heartfelt condolences to Alice aunty, Alan & family, Steve and Anjali. May the Lord God give you His abundant peace and comfort while you are going through this difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers.

~ Betsy & Ajith Kurian

My deepest sympathies. Our families have been friends for many years. My God give you all strength in this very difficult time.

~ Roy Eappen

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Lillian. May our Lord bless and comfort the family and loved ones during this time of loss. Long time family friends, Leelamma Jacob Anita Jacob Fountain Tina Jacob Hansen

~ Leelamma, Anita, Tina Jacob

May loving memories of Lily bring you comfort during this sad time. Our prayers go out to the family.

~ Mena and Joe Immucci

SANTHAMMA MATHEWS TEXAS My heartfelt condolences & deepest sympathy,Love,thoughts,& continued prayers especially with her mother (Alice Aunty) (who spoke to me about her daughter health status through WhatsApp) & the same continued prayers with Lilian’s whole family.May GOD provide Strength to Alice Aunty & whole lilian’s family. HE is the only one can take away this pain,

~ Santhamma Mathews

✠ Prayer for the Departed Handmaid of God Lilian Miriam Cherry-Callipari Be mindful, O Lord, of all those who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal, especially, the Handmaid of God Lilian Miriam; pardon all her transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, whether in word, or deed, or thought. Shelter her in a place of brightness, a place of green pasture, a place of rest, whence all sickness, sorrow and sighing have fled away, and where the sight of Thy countenance rejoiceth all Thy Saints from all the ages. Grant her Thy heavenly Kingdom, and a portion in Thine ineffable and eternal blessings, and the enjoyment of Thine unending Life. And we beseech Thee also to grant that our present lives may be godly, sober, and blameless, that, we too may be made worthy to enter into Thy heavenly Kingdom with those we love but see no longer: for Thou art the Resurrection, and the Life, and the Repose of Thy departed handmade Lilian Miriam, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. ✠ Praying for the soul of the departed child of God and the comfort of the bereaving families and friends. Thankachen, Tessy and Family Springfield, Missouri, USA

~ Thankachen, Tessy, and Family

Our sincerest condolences go out to you and your family in the very difficult time. Lots of love Nick, Julie, Silvio and Amilio.

~ Nick Sauro and Family

I would like to offer my condolences and deep sympathy to you and your family.

~ JERRY LEITCH

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of our beloved Lilian. She was so loved and had such a vibrant personality. Her presence will be greatly missed. Sending our love and prayers to Steve, Anjali, Alice Ammachi and the rest of the family. Continuing to pray for God’s peace and serenity during this time With love Tomachayan,Lulu,Tilu,Eric,Milu &Timmy

~ Thomas Joseph

Our heartfelt condolences. Though I have never met Lillian but cbut heard about her so much from her paternal grandmother and my mother Sally. I had the opportunity to meet Lillian's parents in Bangalore in 2005. Rest in Peace Lillian. You will be missed by all of us. Susan and Thomas Bangalore

~ Susan Thomas

I will always remember Lillian as a bubbly person who was beautiful and had an infectious smile. I am at an utter loss for words. Conveying my deepest condolences to her family. xoxo

~ Rina Joseph

Our heartfelt condolences. Lilian was a wonderful person and will be missed.

~ Rajan, Lilly, Brandon

We will always remember the kindnesses shown by Lillian to us when we visited London ON (from London UK) and how she was so happy to show us around her city. She lived life out loud and showed us how to really appreciate the world around us, both the challenges and the triumphs. Without a doubt, she will be missed, and she will also be remembered for the beauty and joy she shared with the world. Thinking of you all, especially Steve and Anjali, Alice Aunty and family at this difficult time. Our love to you all.

~ Mariam, Paul and Selene

My condolences to the family. I have so many wonderful memories of Lilian when we were young in Montreal. Rest in peace tiger lily.

~ Glenn Verghese

My deepest condolences to Lily's husband, daughter and mom! You all are in my prayers during this difficult time. Alice was such a nice friend of my late mom of who. I lost almost 9 months ago! I will be praying for you all this coming week as this will be a hard week! God will sustain each of you and will wrap His loving arms around you!

~ Janet Mccormick

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers during this difficult time for Alice Aunty and family.

~ KOSHY Family Florida

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We will keep you all in our prayers.

~ Alice Mathew & family (Dallas,TX)

Fifty plus years of memories of my dearest cousin. Despite her living in Canada and my parents in the US, we were fortunate that our mothers were very close sisters and visited each other when we were young kids and young adults. I will always cherish Lilian's loving, beautiful, and radiant personality. I wish her years with us were longer and our past visits more frequent, but life passes us by so fast and we miss out on so many opportunities to visit our loved ones. Praying for Comfort & Peace for Steve, Anjali, Alice Aunty, Allan & Brijini and Sonaly & Raveena; as well as the extended Callipari family and my Aunt & Mothers families. Lilian, I know you are being celebrated in Heaven for the wonderful person we knew and loved. We love you! Soman & Shiba, Joshua & Alina & Elijah and Jordan & Anna Varghese

~ Soman T. Varghese & Family

I live in Malaysia, Lillian's place of birth. Lillian is my cousin Joechayan's daughter. When I was told by Lillian's mum, Alicekocamma, that she was diagnosed with late stage cancer a few months ago, our families started praying for healing for Lillian. We even got connect groups in Kingdomcity to pray for her. As my wife and I journeyed with her in prayer through Whatsapp calls and texts, I knew that God was drawing her into a deeper relationship with Him. I know, without a shadow of doubt, that she remained faithful to Jesus even when she was weak physically and did not understand why. As I recall, she never uttered any words that doubted her faith in Jesus. Even when her voice sounded weak, she had joy in her voice knowing that Jesus was near. We will never know why she was taken to be with Jesus at 57 but I am believing that her story will be a living, walking testimony of her deep faith in Him and will draw many into a deeper relationship with Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Praying for the peace of Jesus to be with Steve, Anjali, Alicekochamma, Alan and the family and all who are related to her as they reflect on her life. Amen.

~ Cherry Simon

Dear Alice Chechi, It was a shocking news to us. So sudden and heartbreaking. But God has his own plan with each and every individual. We have abide only. Be strong and may God give the strength to face the situation courageously. We remember you, Steve, Anjali, Allen and family in our prayers.

~ Kumary and family, kaviyoor, Thiruvalla

We are saddened to hear of Lilian's passing. We were family friends from the time she and her family were in Montreal. My memories of them include how as a child I thought what a beautiful person Lilian was and of Jacob Uncle's magic tricks at dinner parties. We pray that Aunty, Allan, Steve, Anjali and their families and friends find the strength, comfort and faith they will need to get through this difficult period. Please accept our sincerest to condolences.

~ Ponnamma, Renu and family, Brossard

I am sorry for lose lily was friened and love by alot miss her alot

~ Jody player

Would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Steve, Anjali, and both families. Lily will be missed...thinking of you all and wishing you comfort. Joan, Noah and family.

~ Joan Laxamana

Our deepest condolences to all the family. Armando and Rose LoRusso

~ Armando LoRusso

Sincerest condolences from our family to all Lilian’s loved ones especially Steve, Anjali and Alice Aunty. Words can not adequately express the sorrow felt by those who knew and loved Lilian. Having known her for more than 45 years, the loss is great. I am thankful for her friendship all these years.

~ Mary Sebastian and Sebastian Family

Our heartfelt condolences to Alice Ammachi,Steve, Anjali,Alan,Brijini and to all the family members. There is no words to say Lillian ,how much you will be missed in our lives . In our family you are the most beautiful person in and out. Your beautiful smile will be remembered all the time. Even though we can not see you now, you are with us still. You are a living presence. Love you Lillian. Steve,Anjali,Alice Ammachi and family, may God guide you and give you all enough strength while your are going through this hard time Love Kunjumol, Jacob and family from Dallas

~ Kunjumol Jacob(Sara Jacob)

We express our deepest condolences and prayers. Most of the time you r in our heart.Rest in peace.Baby Chayan and Ramany chechy.God have give strength to Steve,Anjali,Annalise, chechy and Allen family.

~ Baby John

Our deepest condolences to Steve and family on the passing of Lily. Treasure your precious memories of her. May she Rest In Peace Peter and Angela Diaco

~ Mary Senese

Our hearts was filled with sorrow and our eyes with tears upon hearing the distressing news of Lilians passing. We extend our most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. Love and prayers from Tony, Erin, Nio and Nicolas.

~ Tony Penta and Family

Our condolences from our family to yours. We are praying for you all. Louis

~ Louis Castrogiovanni

We were so sorry to hear of Lily's passing. We are keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers. Judy, Bruce, Kayla & Krista

~ The Duncan Family

On behalf of the Dedato family, please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Anjali and the entire family. Frank

~ Frank Dedato

A terrible shock to read this sad news. Hard to believe that someone so lovely and full of life is suddenly taken from us. Our hearts go out to Steve and the family. We hope you can find the strength and comfort you need in this sad time. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Sincerely, William Dewar/ Judi Pawley

~ William Dewar

Our sincerest condolences from cousins Antonietta Drigo, Vicky and Mike D'oria and family, Christina and Luigi Drigo.

~ Drigo Family

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Lil has passed away. I met Lilian when we were both teenagers growing up around Montreal. Lilian was always very open-hearted, full of laughter and experienced life to its fullest. Although life passed by so quickly and we had lost contact over the past 2 decades or so, her smile and laughter will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences go out to her family.

~ David Sugirtharaj

Heartfelt condolences and prayers. Will keep her in our prayers. Molly, Kunjunju and Family.

~ Molly Kuriakose Poikara

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the bereaved family. May our GOD bless and comfort all on this difficult time.

~ KBS

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the bereaved family

~ Jolly KJ

My deepest sympathy to the family of Lilian Miriam Cherry Callipari. Alice, your church family is praying for all of you during this difficult time. Praying you have the peace and comfort of God.

~ Janice Grasso

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers with Alice Aunty , Steve , Anjali , Allen and family . May God give you all the Peace that surpasses all understanding as you celebrate sweet Lillian’s life. May the Almighty Lord shower His grace and blessings abundantly as you live your life with huge void. Prayers with you always Joy achen and family

~ Fr Joy pyngolil and family

Dear Steve and family, My heart is breaking right now. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have been honoured to be in Lilian's company. We had an amazing chemistry from the first time we meet as neighbours. She will be forever missed. I will always remember her amazing heart, her beautiful smile, her joyful laugh. I am forever grateful that she was a part of my life. She was grace. Sendig all my love.

~ Joanne Eagleson

Siamo vicini alla famiglia Callipari per la perdita della cara Lilian.

~ Cardullo Pina con i figli Romeo Giovanna, Nino, Stefania e Stefano

Ci uniamo al vostro dolore per la scomparsa della cara Liliana un abbraccio a tutti

~ Mimmo Rosa Giovanna Nino e Stefano

Dear Steve and Family, My most sincere condolences for this tragic loss. I've known Lillian in college, it would be an understatement to say that she was the brightest light amongst all of us - and so full of life. Lillian will be forever in our hearts and remembered like this. May God provide you with all the strength you need. Love Aruna

~ Aruna Aysola

Dear Steve, Anjali, Alice Aunty Allan and family , I am at a loss of words . Lilian was a light to all of us. She will be missed.I remember all the good times in Montreal . My love and prayers go out to you all. May our Abba's comfort surround all of you through this time.

~ Dilana Lukose

My sincere condolences so many childhood memories at picnics and visits to our house . May Lilian Rest in Eternal Paradise God Bless

~ Mohan Eappen

We are saddened to hear of her passing. She was always a wonderful lady full of smiles and joy. There was never a time that she didn’t make me happy by just being near her in the same room. All our prayers and love to her family.

~ Ameeta Botond

I was devastated to learn of Lily's passing this week. A beautiful human being whose love for her daughter and family was inspiring. My deepest condolences to Steve and Anjali. You are forever part of our Wilton Grove family and we send of love and support during this difficult time.

~ Ivan Service

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