Obituary of Vincenza Silvestri

SILVESTRI, Vincenza

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vincenza Silvestri, in her 85th year. Surrounded by loved ones, she peacefully passed away on January 22, 2020. Beloved wife to Roberto for 59 years and loving mother of Phil (Wilma), Maria (Aldo), Mimmo (Carol), her predeceased children Mario and Laura. Loving and caring Nonna to Melissa, Daniella, Laura (Bobby), Vanessa (Danny), Victoria, Mario and Alex. Beloved daughter of the predeceased Giuseppe and Maddalena Ferri (nee. Lupi). Survived by her brother Dino (Alesiana), predeceased by her sister Maria (Basilio), brothers Gino (Adalgisa), Mario (Marisa), and Franco (survived by wife Emidia). Adored sister-in-law to Adele (late Gianni), Teresa (Salvatore), the late Arnaldo (Rita), and Giorgio (Stella). A wonderful Zia to Nancy (John), Mario, Cris (Sabrina), Alex (Daiana), and a caring Great-Zia to all their children. She will be greatly missed by her many other nieces, nephews, as well as friends in Canada and Italy (Ascoli Piceno). A special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the General Hospital for their care and compassion. Vincenza loved to cook, and will be remembered for bringing her family and friends together with food. You could always find her laughing, singing or dancing. “Volare, oh, oh, Cantare” Nonna, we hope you are enjoying a delicious Big Mac; no onions, no pickles, a sprite, some chocolate, black licorice and a strawberry sundae with whipped cream. Principessa, we love you and know you are telling us, “don’t worry, be happy” as you watch over us from heaven. Our love for you will live on in our hearts and memories forever. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful woman who may have served you over the past 40 years at the Italian restaurant she owned with her husband, Battlefield (San Remo) Rustico Ristorante, made you laugh with her infectious smile or even danced with you in the restaurant. If you know or love our Nonna as much as we do, visitation will be held at Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek, on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 304 Highway 8, Stoney Creek on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Notes of sympathy and condolence may be left at www.donaldvbrown.ca