Cervilia Luigia De Luca
elevated gL1pt May 18, 1938 ~ November 29, 2024
elevated gL1pt Visitation
Friday, December 6, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated gL1pt Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated gL1pt Cremation
Private
elevated gL1pt Obituary
Cervilia was called home to be with our Lord after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 86.
elevated gL1pt We have peace in knowing that she passed with her daughter Helen by her side
elevated gL1pt She is rejoicing at being reunited with her parents Maria and Battista (CECOL) having been orphaned at the tender age of 16.
elevated gL1pt She is joined in heaven by her beloved husband Giorgio Gino (2009).
elevated gL1pt She will be forever missed, loved and cherished by her daughter Helen and son Dave. Cherished by her sister Nevia and sister-in-laws, Vittorina (late Bovio) and Enrica (late Tony), and Louisa. Loving Aunt to her many nieces and nephews, Graziella and Mirko (Bovio), Mary, Nora and Dominic (Tony); Carlo and Mauro (Germana); Nisida (Bruna), Diego and Annika.
elevated gL1pt She will be missed by Egisto De Luca and family, the Da Re family (Jennifer, Brian and Sabrina), and all of her extended family and friends in Canada, Italy and around the world.
elevated gL1pt She is rejoicing in heaven with the many siblings that she loved and missed so much: Germana, Bruna, Bovio, Tony, Angelo and the first sister named Nevia. who passed away in her early childhood.
elevated gL1pt She left this world leaving a legacy of immense love for her family, friends and beloved fur-babies cats, Tita and Luna (Dave).
elevated gL1pt Our Mom Cervilia, a proud Canadian, will be missed by all who knew her, especially at her places of work, Italian communities, neighbours both past and present, all the children she held near and dear to her heart that she was blessed to have seen become adults and parents.
elevated gL1pt She will also be missed by some staff members and students of the Firgrove P.S., where she had volunteered while supporting her teacher-daughter Helen, in the her classroom and school library.
elevated gL1pt Helen and Dave would like to thank all our family and friends for your love and support.
elevated gL1pt To the medical personnel for loving our mother, and for your compassion and support over the years on her journey and celebration of life.
elevated gL1pt In memory of our Mom, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or The Toronto Humane Society.
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To: Helen, Dave and family,
My deepest condolences to you on the lost of beloved Mama De Luca.
May the Lord strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult season.
Mama De Luca was a light of love, when she visited Firgrove she would greet you with a smile and hug.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
May Helen and Dave be surrounded by a circle of loving family and friends. With much appreciation to dear Cervilia, or MamaMia, as I called her. Always treated me with delicious pastry treats ♡♡♡ while we’re talking about religious aspects.
May you find joy and contentment in your world now, dear Cervilia. Sending kisses as always. Ilan Gordon, Binyamina, Israel♡
Dear Helen and David: On behalf of my mother Enrica, myself, Nora and Dominic, we are sending you our sincere condolences with the passing of your mother, our aunt. This picture of your mother is lovely and I see a family resemblance of my dear father, her brother Tony in her smile and eyes. The resemblance shows the strong Cecol pride, determination, hardworking ethic, their lust for life and most of all their sense of humour. Now she is a star in our night sky – sparkling along with the rest of her parents, husband and siblings. Condolences.
Zia Cervilia rimarrà per sempre nei nostri cuori.
Un grande abbraccio di conforto ai cugini Helen e Dave
Helen and Dave,
Our condolences for the passing of mama Cervilia. She is now in a better place. Her spirit will be around overlooking all the great things that you do in this world. May her spirit remind you of all those positive times and keep you smiling with all those little things that she would do and say. With Love, Anna and Jeff
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and Dave during this difficult time. Wishing you strength and comfort as you honour your mother’s memory.
Hi Ms. De Luca,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a warm and generous presence, and her contributions to our school community were truly special. She touched so many lives with her kindness and dedication, and her memory will be cherished by all of us.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.🙏❤️🙏
With sympathy,
Ms. Rambaran
Hi Helen,
My deepest condolences to you and your brother. While I have not been part of the Firgrove community for a long time, this picture is exactly how I always remembered your mom when she used to come to help out. She looks so beautiful here!!
Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
Our deepest Condolences on the passing of your dear mother. May She Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms. Danny and Loretta Cal
We will miss her generous hugs and her loving smile. She may gone but never forgotten. Love Brian Julianne Sophia and Keira
Dear Helen and Dave.
I was saddened to hear from my cousin Dan of your mother‘s passing.
I have very fond memories of your mother‘s boisterous conversations with my Zia Rena at her kitchen table when we were kids.
It’s very difficult when you lose your parents. Your mother was truly a strong force of nature who helped both of you and many others along the way. She will always be remembered for this.
I hope that you are able to find comfort in your family and friends in the following days and weeks to come.
Lastly, I would like to say that, your Mother will always be the voice in your head and your hearts.
Love, Peter Tesolin.