elevated OCeF9 April 23, 1927 – February 12, 2025

elevated OCeF9 Visitation
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated OCeF9 Funeral Mass
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated OCeF9 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section: 21
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7

elevated OCeF9 Reception to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated OCeF9 Obituary

elevated OCeF9 Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us in her 98th year. Loving wife of Manlio (2012) since October of 1952. Pre-deceased in 1981 by her eldest son Dr. Giacomo d’Ambrosio. Loving mother of Giacomo (Elaine), Luigi (Brian) and Elvira, proud grandmother of Aaron (Louise), and great-grandmother of Jacob and Jamie. Pre-deceased in 2006 by her much-loved brother Vincenzo and survived by her beloved sister-in-law and friend Andrée.

elevated OCeF9 She was pre-deceased by her dear parents Giacomo Briguglio (1952) and Anna Pasqualini Briguglio (1996). Maria Luisa is survived by her dear sister-in-law Tina Salvoni (Manlio’s sister) and her children, Bruno (Maria) in Miami, Massimiliano in Rome and Clara Young (Troy) in Colorado Springs and their families.

elevated OCeF9 Marisa kept in touch with and loved to visit her dear cousins Dino Bocchini (2002), Emilia Giacobbe (d) and her husband Carmine (1991) of Spoleto, Italy; her cousins Maria Laura Piernera (2023), Wilma Piernera Tumino (2006) and her husband Emanuele (1993), and their daughter Vera and son Giancarlo of Rome; cousin Emanuele Nardi (d) and his wife Maria Antionetta of Rome; Manlio’s nephew Pierluigi d’Ambrosio (Antonella) of Rome; Pierluigi’s children Stefano (Federica) and Donatella (Gabriele) of Rome; Manlio’s cousin Elvira Mencarini (Nino) of Milan and their children Renzo (Roberta) and Marta (Peer Olof); Manlio’s uncle Peppino Aquilino (2005) and his wife Nina (2021), their son Andrea (Antonella) and their daughter Claudia of Naples, and son Michele (Stefania) and their son Cristiano.

elevated OCeF9 Marisa enjoyed spending time with Manlio’s relatives, the Astrella, Maselli and Pica families in Toronto, extended family the Nocitos in Collingwood,  the Beven family in Burford and the Beysovecs in Toronto. She had the ability to cultivate lifelong friendships, which she treasured. Marisa will be fondly remembered and missed by friends and family.

elevated OCeF9 Growing up in Rome, she developed a love of theatre and music, especially opera. She attended the symphony and the opera into her 90s.

elevated OCeF9 A special thank you to her caregivers: Jennifer (who supported her for over 12 years), Juddef, Hanna, Fanos, Judy, GieGie, Lora Beth, Aida and Annie for helping to care for Mom in her final years.

elevated OCeF9 We are grateful for Mom’s immediate neighbours, who were always there to lend a hand. Thank you Lou and Karen, Brent and Anabella.

elevated OCeF9 In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Dr. Giacomo L. d’Ambrosio Memorial Foundation (Business Number 887415990RR0001) c/o Rousseau Mazzucca Barristers and Solicitors, 65 Queen Street West, Suite 1000, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M5. Donations by credit card and e-transfer gratefully received by calling 416-304-9899. Tax receipts will be issued.