Veronica Mary Lanzarotta
elevated SO6Up July 17, 1940 – October 13, 2021
elevated SO6Up Veronica (Ronnie) Lanzarotta (nee Piccininni) passed away in her 82nd year. She suffered from Alzheimer’s for more than 15 years and passed away peacefully after her family said their goodbyes. She can now join her beloved husband Augustine (Gus) and her brothers Joseph, Sal, Vince, and Harold. She is survived by her children Luanne (Michael), Philip (Joanne) and Tina (Liviu), her grandchildren Joanna, Ashley (Don), Augustine (Lainie), Deandra, Talia, and David and her great-granddaughter Gianna Veronica.
elevated SO6Up Ronnie will always be remembered as a fun-loving happy, smiling ray of sunshine who loved to laugh and loved to make others laugh. She often was the target of her own jokes and that brought her and everyone around her joy.
elevated SO6Up Walk-through visitation for all will take place at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church at 3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto on Monday October 18, 2021 from 9:00-11:00 am. Funeral mass, by invitation only, is at 11:00 am, and internment takes place at Mount Hope Cemetery, 305 Erskine Ave, Toronto. If you would like to watch the Mass live, Please click www.blessedtrinityparish.ca
elevated SO6Up The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada in honour of her lengthly struggle with the disease.
Her fun-loving ways and smiling face
Are a pleasure to recall
She had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all
Your loss is deeply felt by many, including ourselves.
We had a lot of laughs together and you will always hold a special place in our hearts and minds.
Rest in Eternal Peace, Auntie Ronnie.
Love,
Rosanna and J.P.
Rosanna, JP,
Its great to hear from both of you and we’re so glad you reached out. Thank you for thinking of Mom and keeping her in your prayers.
Miss you both and be well.
I will always remember how funny Ronnie was and how she made holidays a blast. Rest In Peace Ronnie and find yourself in Gus’ arms once again.
Auntie Ronnie was the most fun-loving, larger than life, sweet, kind and welcoming people I have had the privilege to know. She has been missed for many years as this disease stripped her of her incredible qualities. She will be greatly missed forever.
Thank you so much all all your warm thoughts. My Mother loved your entire family.
Yes, wonderful memories and always cup half full attitude. Whenever we were at Richview Manor visiting my parents, we always looked for Ronnie. She aspired to inspire. Eternal rest grant onto Ronnie dear Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her and Gus. Our condolences to the whole family.
Phil, Joanne and Family, our sincerest condolences to you all. May you find comfort in knowing your Mom is in the company of your Dad and all those who have gone before her and especially in Good Hands of our Lord.
With Love, Piero, Rose and Family.
Thank you Rose. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Great to see you both today. We really appreciate your heartfelt prayers.
Thank you Anna and Anthony. We really appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Dear Phil
My Heartfelt Condolences to you and your loved ones.
May she rest in peace.
I am sure she will live in your hearts for ever.
Thank you so much Sam. This is very special.
Remembering all the good times and laughs we shared.
My condolences to the family, Ronnie will truly be missed.
Thank you Mary. I know she’d feel the same way about both you and Sam.
Phil, please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Philip & Eva Marsala
Thank you so much Phil and Eva. Such a nice surprise to hear from you and thank you for your prayers. Be well and God Bless.
Though it has been many years since I’ve seen your Mom and the rest of the Lanzarotta Family, just leaving a message to let you know that I am thinking of you All. You were all awesome neighbors growing up, and I am wishing you strength during this difficult time. I have great memories of Ronnie on Exbury rd, and also, knowing how much she meant to my Mom Elaine, even all these years later. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you Stephen. We feel the same way and all share the same great memories of your family growing up. Very special relationship. Your thoughts and prayers mean a great deal to us and would to my Mother as well. Both Luanne and I also exchanged emails and Linked in messages with your Brother. So nice to hear from both of you. Be well.
Auntie Ronnie’s energy was magnetic. She illuminated every room and everyone around her. We have so many beautiful memories of her that I will cherish. She brought so much joy to my Mom’s life and our family. I guess its time now to finally mourn her. Now that she’s left us in body, her spirit will live on in our hearts. My deepest thoughts and hugs to the beautiful family she created.
Thank you for your beautiful words and memories Lisa. It is very much appreciated. Our Mothers were just like sisters.
Dear Phil and Joanne
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Marie and Leo
Thank you very much. We really appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this time. Be well.
It makes me happy to remember the fun times we spent together as our families became one through marriage. Mrs. L was always the life of the party and so kind to all those she touched. After a long battle I’m happy that she has found her rightful place beside her husband Gus. May they find even greater happiness together looking down at the wonderful family they created to carry on the family name through kindness, love and support.
Much Love, Joe Magnacca
Thank you Joe. I appreciate your thoughts.
We gave Mom a good send off today and I know she’s smiling and already started the party with her many friends and family above.
Dearest Philip, Luanne and Tina, we are so sorry to hear your Mom passed away. Iur deepest condolences. We were so fortunate to have shared many meals (mountains of veal), much laughter and several escapades together in our childhood (jumping off the roof of the boat shed). Your mom was a ray of sunshine and your parents were such gracious and generous hosts. We can hear Ronnie’s joyful and hearty laugh. Your parents were remarkable and the perfect pair. It left a deep impression. Ronnie and Gus are dancing in heaven or perhaps playing cards. We hope you are comforted by many happy memories. God Bless.
With love from Karen LaVigne-Nizielski, Leanne Clarke and Christine Orodi
(née LaVigne gals)
Thank you so much for reaching out Karen and for reminding me of all the fun things we did. I had forgotten, but, you just brought a smile to my face. Lots of funs and beautiful memories together. Be well.
Dear Philip, Luanne and Tina.
I just attended the mass for Ronnie online. It was a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother. I will add to the posting from my daughters Karen, Leanne and Christine by saying that Ronnie and Gus left our family so many wonderful memories of times shared. They were such generous hosts and dear friends over many years. Though I have not been in touch with Ronnie recently, she was in my thoughts many times and now she will join her beloved Gus where illness is no more. Take comfort in your joyful memories of a lovely lady, your mom. My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Thank you for your kind words Frances. We were simply blessed by all the great friends like you, Jim and family that came into our lives through Mom and Dad and helped created wonderful memories for all of us. God bless you and your family.
Dear Philip, Luanne and Tina
I just attended the mass for Ronnie online. It was a lovely tribute to your beloved mother. She would have been pleased with it. I will add to the posting from my daughters, Karen, Leanne and Christine above. For sure, we all have such wonderful memories of the fun-filled times we shared over the years with your parents. They were the greatest hosts and remembered always as dear friends. Though I have not kept in touch with Ronnie in recent years, I thought about her often and felt so sad that she was one of the victims of Alzheimers. I will donate in her memory. Ronnie is now with her beloved Gus and is at peace. I know you will treasure and take comfort from your precious memories of your parents. My deepest sympathy to all the family. (This may be a duplicate posting–I had trouble with the first one.)
Frances LaVigne Henderson
With our deepest Sympathies on the loss of your beautiful mother Ronnie, our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. We have wonderful memories of her warmth and down to earth nature, she always made everyone feel like family. Alzheimer’s is horrible, so sorry to hear Ronnie suffered for such a long time. May she rest in peace, and now that she’s in gods embrace, always treasure the wonderful times you had with your beautiful mother.
Thank you Lori and Gus. My Mother really enjoyed both of you and we had great fun together. Thanks for the memories and prayers. We sincerely appreciate it.
Dear Luanne and Phil, — Please accept my very belated but sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. I’m sure you miss her very much, as I miss mine. And Luanne, know that I will always remember the very kind condolence card you sent me when my mother died so very long ago. Reaching out to me with your caring and thoughtfulness meant so much to me at that difficult time. It does to this day. With love, Paul.