Obituary of Angeline Veltri

VELTRI, Angeline It is with sad hearts, but happy memories, that we say a final farewell to our mother, Nanny and Great-Nanny Angeline. Mama passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Clarion Nursing Home, in her 97th year. Angeline was the beloved wife of the late Frank Veltri and loving mother of eleven children: Aldo (Yvonne), the late Mike (June), the late Sam (the late Joyce), John (Gail), Jeanette Haw (Joe), the late Pat (Bev), the late Arthur, Marlene Middleton-Walker (Jack), Edith Brown (Peter), Linda Petsche (Richard) and Francine Halcovitch (Bill), and Nanny to 30 grandchildren and more than 30 great-grandchildren or great-great grandchildren. Angeline was the eldest of the late Samuel and Letizia (Gladys) DeRosa and is survived by sisters Helen, Mick, Rita, Doreen and brothers Rudy, Babe, Eddie and their families. Predeceased by her sister Rose, and brothers John, Jim and Joe. She is also predeceased by three grandsons: Art Middleton, Terry and Sammy Veltri, son-in-law Ron Middleton and two daughters-in-law, both by the name of Shirley. Angeline was a special Auntie to many many nieces and nephews too numerous to list! Angeline was born and raised in North Bay, Ontario until she moved to Hamilton with her husband Frank to raise their children. She was a long time employee of Hayes Dana and will always be remembered for her hardworking nature and dedication to her family. Her family is her legacy! A special thank you to Dr. Ambis, and the nurses and staff of the Clarion Nursing Home for their wonderful care and compassion. The family also appreciates all the prayers, support and encouragement of friends during this difficult time. Visitation will be held at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Vigil 8:45 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 304 Highway 8, Stoney Creek on Wednesday, March 10 at 12 noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made to www.donaldvbrown.ca.