“Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.”
Surrounded by her family in her home on Monday, June 12th, 2023, Santina Paradisi, at the age of 81 years, peacefully passed away.
Santina will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her beloved husband of 56 years Aurelio, her daughters Tamara and Rita, her son-in-law Fabian, her cherished grandchildren Joseph, Emma and Leo, her brothers and sisters Maria (deceased), Antonietta, Vincenzo (deceased), Anna, Ferdinando (deceased), Lucia (deceased) and Michele, and her many nieces and nephews.The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday afternoon 2 – 4 pm and evening 6 – 8 pm.Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Tuesday morning, June 20 at 11:00 am.
Entombment Prospect Cemetery, Toronto.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 75, Inglewood L7C 3L6.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Francesca Vecchiarelli
Zia Santina was a wonderful and remarkable mother, wife, sister, Zia and Nonna! She was kind and sweet and made the best rice balls ever! She will be greatly missed and cherished. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP cara Zia Santina.
Rosa Fava
“And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count; it’s the life in your years.” – Edward J. Stieglitz
When I think of Zia Santina, this quote comes to mind, perhaps for a different reason than what most people would think about when they read the quote. For me, Zia has been instrumental in enhancing the lives of those she loved and cherished. In the years that she lived on this earth, she created memories for us that we will never forget and that we will always cherish. Memories of Christmas, of her famous lasagna, of the sauce jars, of her overall giving and loving nature. She has added life to my years, she has added life to my son’s years and she definitely added life to Tony’s short years. She is now, in bliss, pain free and with loved ones that, I’m sure, have greeted her with open arms (wings).
Nothing will ever be the same, but this is the life we are born into. We live, we love, we learn and we graduate to another life. Zia has graduated and her value will live on in our hearts, in our actions and in the stories we will continue to share until it’s our time.
emilia ciampa
Our deepest condolences for the loss of my favorite Aunt Santina. She was a loving mother and Nonna.
She made the best wine cookies ever!
Zia will be deeply missed and forever in our heart and prayers.
Love you Emilia Ciampa and Family.
Karen Donaldson
Rita & family
In Sympathy……
A life well lived leaves it’s gentle pattern on the hearts of all……,and the world is a lovelier place because one person touched it with Warmth, Goodness and Grace.
Jessica St.James
May you know how much your loss is shared by those who care about you.
Pellegrino Family
Rita, Fabian, Emma and Joseph, we are so very sorry for your loss. May you find strength during this difficult time; and may the happy memories you shared with Santina bring you peace and comfort.
Please accept our sincerest condolences. You and your whole family are in our prayers.
May Santina Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Sandra, Gianni, Ariana, Bianca Pellegrino
Tommasina Albino
Dear Rita and Tamara, your sweet Mom treated me like family, and always made me feel so welcome and valued when she invited me over for dinner, and for special occasions. I will always cherish all of the memories of those times together.
She was an amazing cook and I will especially always remember her amazing rice balls and stuffed artichokes.
We shared a love of gardening and I know I will forever feel her spirit whenever I am planting and remember her many tips.
It is truly a blessing that we had her partake in so many of our families’ special times, especially in this last year.
I will miss our conversations, her sweet, shy demeanor and the way she would say “Tommasi, mannaggia”!
I know I will forever keep her spirit beside me and remember her always until we meet again❤️