Obituary of Maria Libera D'Elia

D'ELIA, Maria Libera (nee Marino) Peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Chateau Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of 60 years to Michele (Mike). Loving mom of Perry (Bonnie). Proud grandma of Matthew-Jim (Jennifer), Jon-Daniel (Hilary) and Don-Paul (Kari), and great grandma of Joel, Isaac, Mirella, Matthew, Caleb and Evelyn. Maria is predeceased by her great grand daughter Charlotte, and her siblings Orsola, Vincenzo, Giustina, Giovanni, Mariantonia, Pasqualina, Antonio and Francesco all from Cercemaggiore, Campobasso, Italy. A special thank you to the staff at Chateau Gardens on the second floor and to Dr. Ricciardi for their care and attention. Maria's gifts of generosity, hospitality and care for her family and friends will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Maria is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 16 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Maria's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Niagara Lake Shore Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to World Vision through the George Darte Funeral Chapel - 905-937-4444. "Finally where she wanted to be."