Assunta Polese
It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Assunta Polese. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 4th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Giorgio Polese. Cherished mother of Severino (Karen), Robert (Sharon) and Claudio (Marianni). Adored Nonna to Colleen, Mark, Aidan, Kate and Victoria.
Assunta was born in San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy in 1936. She bravely immigrated to Canada as a young girl where she married Giorgio and together they raised three boys. A devoted and loyal wife, mother, nonna, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, her steadfast presence and sage advice provided comfort to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom, insight, practicality and her frank opinions which would be gratuitously shared, with a twinkle! She was also famous for her delicious and plentiful food, which effortlessly appeared at a moment’s notice. She prioritized family over all else and would drop everything to help, no matter what was on her personal plate and regardless of the time of day. That selfless, true and all-encompassing love will be missed.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society of Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no visitation however a Virtual Funeral will be held Monday, May 10th at 11:00 am.
Now that the Toronto Region has moved to a “Lockdown Zone”, visitations will allow a maximum of 10 people in attendance. Please keep in mind that the Funeral Mass is by INVITATION only due to Government Restrictions as well as the Bereavement Authority of Ontario directives.
We would kindly remind all guests who are coming to pay their respects, to always remember to practice physical distancing and to avoid all physical contact.
Please note that it is now mandatory by the Government of Ontario that all family and friends attending any type of funeral service, must be wearing a facial covering.
As we continue to pray for an end to this horrible virus, the Polese Family would like to thank you for your support during their time of sorrow.