Carmela Macina
August 4, 1943 ~ October 19, 2024
Visitation
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Entombment
Private – By Invitation
OBITUARY
Carmela Macina, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side in the early morning of October 19th, 2024 at Margaret Bahen Hospice, in Newmarket, Ontario. She was born in Monteleone di Puglia, on August 4th, 1943, to parents Ida Di Benedetto (Tamburro) and Luigi Di Benedetto. She traveled to Canada in 1958, landing in Halifax alongside her loving mother, sisters Raffaella Nastasi (Carmine) & Mary Di Liso (Frank). Once Carmela’s family settled in Toronto, she was educated by a private teacher for a few years before she entered the workforce at the age of 15. She met her beloved husband Guy Macina in 1961, married in 1963, and shared 61 devoted years. In 1964, they welcomed a son, Domenic Macina (Sabine), and grandchildren Nicholas & Courtney (Brendan). In 1969, they embraced a daughter, Anna Macina
(Stuart Cox), followed by grandchildren, Siena & Marcus, and step-grandchildren Rachel & Matthew. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, including her many dear nieces and nephews. For several years, she worked successfully as a sales consultant in women’s fashion retail, but her top priority was always raising and nurturing her family.
Despite her health struggles, Carmela went above and beyond for her loved ones; generously attending and recognizing special occasions, cheering loudly at sporting events, and consoling them in times of trouble. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was especially known for her famous lasagna, crostoli, and cream puffs. She also loved sewing, arts and crafts, and home decor; turning her passion and artistry into a small business (Creations to Remember), designing and building nativity scenes, churches, angels, tree ornaments, and other Christmas decor. Carmela loved to garden and admired her flowers and vegetables. She lit up any room she entered – lovingly known for her sense of style, infectious laugh, spunky dance moves, radiant personality, and striking beauty. Her faith in the Catholic religion was impeccable. She prayed for her
loved ones every day, attended church every Sunday, and found peace with God. Join us as we remember Carmela, the life she lived, and the beautiful memories we shared with her. Family and friends will be received at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home (211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario) on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Holy Cross Chapel of St. Joseph (211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario). A private interment (by invitation only) will take place following the funeral service. Donations may be made in Carmela’s memory to Margaret Bahen Hospice and the Canadian Cancer Society.
My condolences to you all….thoughts and prayers for all of you
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I love you nonna🩷
God bless the soul of my dear cousin Carmela. May she rest in peace. Our condolences to Guy, Anna, Domenic and all family and friends. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Full of life. We shared the same birthday (Aug 4).
I have many fond memories of Guy & Carmela’s visits to the New York many years ago. Also the trips my mom & dad would take us to visit our family in Canada.
There are some photographs of Carmela & Guy on my website.
http://www.mariobrienza.com in the family gallery under Canadian Family.
Again, our deepest condolences. We are saddened by Carmela’s passing.
May God bless & comfort everyone
Mario & Julie Brienza 🙏✝️
May she rest in peace ❤️ She was a beautiful woman and had her beautiful family by her side to the end. Rest in peace beautiful Angel Carmela.
Rest in peace to this beautiful soul 🤍
Our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. May your beautiful Mom Rest in Peace!
She lived a great life full of love and compassion , creativity and happiness with her children, grandchildren and extended family! It’s heartbreaking , but we all move on , and hope to be worthy of a celebration of life when that time comes. Our warm enbrances to you and family.
Katherina and zgeirge Brunner
Carmela, such a beautiful soul with a heart of gold…my family and I enjoyed having her and Guy as neighbours and always stopped to get a good morning and sometimes a good chuckle from her…Heaven has truly gained an angel …she will be missed…May Carmela rest in peace …our heartfelt condolences to all the family🙏🏻🌹♥️
Have known Carmela for so many years and will miss her dearly. Even when she was not feeling well she would make me trays of chiachatre (the fried crispy bows) she knew I loved them and always made me happy
At Christmas time. My deepest condolences to Guy and the whole family.God Speed my friend until we meet again.
Rest in peace my beautiful friend Carmela. My deepest condolences to Guy and family.
Our sincere condolences to the Macina family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Carmela was a special lady whose kindness, laughter, and spirit will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. Carmela❤️
Patricia & Rocco Firmani
Sending our condolences and love
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you Guy, Domenic and Anna for the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and friend. We will always remember Carmela for her spunk, smile and laughter and great conversations. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family at this very difficult time. Carmela Rest in Peace ❤️🙏🏻🌹✝️
Dominic our Tony Carino just let me know that your loving mother passed into gods hands, my love to you and la FAMIGLIA our orders are with you your friend Guido Colarossi 🙏
My dear Siena,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Your grandmother It’s now looking after you from heaven.
Part of her will always be with you
Stay strong my dear girl.
🙏
From the Del Grande Family.
Bev and myself are out of the country. Deepest condolences.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Guy, Domenic, Anna and family for the loss of beautiful Carmela.
We saw her last, 4 weeks ago at my late dad’s viewing and we were very shocked to hear of her passing.
We are out of country and could not attend the funeral.
May she rest in peace and her memory be eternal.
Sincere condolences to all the family. I will miss our phone conversations and the laughs we used to have together.
Non ci sono parole per esprimere quanto siamo addolorati nell’apprendere della scomparsa della sig.ra, Carmela.
Il nostro cuore e’ con Voi.
Maria e Corrado Barone