elevated EMdVO January 29, 1930 ~ September 9, 2022

elevated EMdVO Visitation
Friday, September 16, 2022, from  11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated EMdVO Funeral Mass
Friday, September 16, 2022, at 1:30 PM
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home – Chapel of St. Joseph

elevated EMdVO Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

elevated EMdVO Obituary
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dearly beloved mother at the age of 92 at Oakville Memorial Hospital. Born in Palo del Colle, Bari, Italy, in a family of 10 children, she often spoke and laughed about all the mischievous pranks they pulled as youngsters and how the townsfolk would report it to their papa “ Ciccill “. Antonia, who liked to go by the name “ Dina” immigrated to Canada where she met and married her husband “ Joe “ in Sudbury, Ontario. After his passing, she moved to Brampton to be close to her children and grandchildren whom she loved very much and doted on. She was a very sweet, loving, kind, generous, and hardworking person with a strong will and determination. She faced many health challenges throughout her life and yet persevered. Dina could be quite witty, had a knack for impersonations, and loved to joke in her “ Barese” dialect which would make the people around her burst out in laughter. Besides living a life with good morals, she was passionate about her garden flowers, loved to cook ( the best panzerotti and breaded chicken ever ), and enjoyed making Taralli on special occasions. A huge Toronto Maple Leaf fan, she would stay up late watching the hockey games on tv. Being a hairdresser for over 40 yrs brought her much fulfillment. Our mother was an extraordinary person, who we loved dearly. We wish she could’ve stayed with us longer, but God, who she kept close in her heart, has called her home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Panzani. Loving mother to Paul Panzani (son) and Rosanna Panzani (daughter) Proud Nonna to Alexander, Lucas, and Stefen Panzani. She is predeceased by her parents Francesco and Rosa Santamaria, her siblings Francesca Santamaria, Angelo Santamaria, Filomena Carlucci, Battista Santamaria, Giovanna Roccia, Franceschina DeGiosa, and Pierino Santamaria. She will be missed by her brother Noah Santamaria and sister Sabina Rizzi. She will be missed by all her nieces and nephews and their children.

elevated EMdVO Donations may be made in honour of Mrs. Panzani to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.