MARIA GIUSEPPINA D'OTTAVIO

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MARIA GIUSEPPINA D'OTTAVIO (nee SCARAMUZZI) On December 18, 2016, with her family by her side, our beloved mother and Nonna Giuseppina passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 104 years. She was predeceased by her parents Silvestro and Maria; brothers Angelo and Domenico; sisters Adela, Annuziata, and Maria Nicola, her husband Michele, and her daughters Maria and Carolina. Left to forever cherish her memory are her sons Cesare (Hedwig), Querino (Maria), Vittorio (Dora), Fernando (Gail), and Nello (Karen); her daughters Silvia (Raffaele) and Gina; her son-in-law Pietro; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends in Winnipeg and Italy. Giuseppina was born on July 21, 1912 in the village of Aiello, Teramo, Italy. Our mom worked tirelessly over the years providing a loving, welcoming home for her family and friends. An unselfish and generous woman always, no one ever left her house without something special to take home. Her grandchildren meant the world to her and in her gentle way, she nurtured them and always let them know how much they were loved. Our family was truly blessed to have her with us for so many years. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, December 23, 2016 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Avenue, with Rev. Father Sam Argenziano officiating. Entombment will follow at Waverley Memorial Gardens - Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum, 1501 Waverley Street. Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord 2 Corinthians 5:8 Riposa in Pace THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 22, 2016