Ida Mary Tortolo
elevated MJBFF November 19, 1929 – May 28, 2024
elevated MJBFF Visitation
Thursday May 30, 2024 from 5-8 pm
elevated MJBFF Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated MJBFF Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday May 31, 2024 at 9:00am
elevated MJBFF To watch the Mass live
elevated MJBFF Private Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated MJBFF TORTOLO, Ida Mary – November 19, 1929 – With great sadness we announce the passing of Ida Tortolo (née Gambin) on May the 28th, 2024. Beloved wife of Enzo Tortolo (predeceased). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Paula and Michael Callahan, Mary and John Trevisan, Robert Tortolo and Maureen Zunti, and Diane and David Gregoris. Loving Nonna of Kira and Michael Raybould, Katie and Joel Rombough, Matthew Trevisan and Andréa Stanger, Nicholas and Sydney Trevisan, Jessica Trevisan, Chloé Tortolo and Charles Beauregard-Greusard, Lashia Jones and Andrew Sharp, Kent Jones, Dane and Carolyn Gregoris, Jordan Gregoris and Charlotte Fisher, Luke Gregoris and Hannah Begna. Adored GG of Taylor Raybould, Bria Rombough, Julian, Gabriel (predeceased), and Thomas Trevisan, Teddy, Elle and Benjamin Trevisan, Enzo Greusard, and Lana and Julia Sharp-Jones. Loving sister and sister in law of Madeline Serratore and Olga Tortolo.
elevated MJBFF Ida deeply loved Enzo, her family and her friends. She loved hosting a good party, and vacationing in Florida and Italy. She found joy in sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting and gardening. She loved playing scrabble and euchre, and baking and cooking for everyone. In recent years, she stayed engaged by watching Netflix, Googling new recipes, browsing Instagram, and Facetiming with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ida had tremendous strength and resilience, and was an inspiration for anyone who knew her.
elevated MJBFF The family will receive friends at Holy Cross Funeral Home from 5-8pm on Thursday May 30th at 211 Langstaff Rd East, Thornhill ON, L3T 3Z2. A mass of Christian Burial will take place within the funeral home in The Chapel of St. Joseph on Friday, May 31st at 9am.
elevated MJBFF We would like to thank Dr. Janet Morse, Chartwell Hollandview, Southlake Regional Health Centre, and Margaret Bahen Hospice for providing excellent care and support.
elevated MJBFF In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice in Ida’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
We are sorry to hear of Ida’s passing away.
Her magic will be generously distributed to her children.
Her family was her greatest passion.
She will be immensely missed!
Ida has been called to be with God.
Dear Diane, David & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. Whenever we would meet she had a smile and hug for you. She had a way of making you feel special.
I’m certain there are many beautiful memories you shared over the years that will be kept close to your heart always. Know that there is another Angel in heaven watching over you. May she Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms.
Dearest Paula, Mary,
Rob and Diane and your beautiful families!
She will be missed! One of the last of our Thimbellina mothers!!
Big hugs and love to you al!!
Susan and Simon.
We are so sorry to hear of Ida’s passing. We send our condolences to the family and wish them the best during a difficult time. Sorry we were unable to attend the service.
Dear Mary, John & family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your mother, mother-in-law & Nona. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Sue & Barry Smith
My condolences to all of Ida’s wonderful family. She was a lovely lady, and made an impact on so many. It was my pleasure to know her and be involved in her care. I hope that the many wonderful memories that you have of her will bring you comfort at this time. She lived life to the fullest!
Mary I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. My prayers are with you and your entire family during this time.
Mary, John, Matthew, Nick and Jessica
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom and Nona. Just know that she is happy as she has finally reunited with your father and nono.
My prayers and love are with you all.❤️
Mary, John and family,
Mothers are very special people and I’m sure she will be missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are will you all…
Maria and Brad Hewitt
Dear Paula, Mary, Diane and Robert and families,
Our deepest condolences.
We have wonderful memories of your mom and carry them in our hearts.
Hug and kisses,
Cathy and Sal
🙏🏻🕊️
Paula, Mary, Robert and Diane and all your families. So very sorry for your loss. Ida was a special lady who brought joy to so many – have very fond childhood memories of all our family gatherings. I am sorry I won’t be able to join the services as I am leaving for Italy but know she is in our prayers. Ann, Mark and family xoxox
Dear Diane, David and Family,
Our hope is that your memories will comfort you in your grief and loss of your precious mother. Please give a big hug to Mary for me as well. 💕
My condolences to all the family.
A long friendship has
played out its part.
Dearest Paula, Michael, Kira and Katie
Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this painful time. There’s no such thing as an ending of one so dear. Just a place where Ida Nona leaves the story. Her warmth and great love of family will live on. We mourn with you,
Margie and John, Kaitlyn, Hadley and Georgia
Dear Paula, Mary, Rob, Diane and Families
We were so saddened to hear of Ida’s passing.
I have many good memories of your Mom, she was a strong and kind hearted woman. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Josie and Danny Tesolin
Dear Paula, Mary, Diane and Robert and families,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Auntie Ida in my heart, and to so many. May she rest in peace, never will she be forgotten.
Dawny and Sergio and family