Obituary of Luigia Cipriano
CIPRIANO, Luigia - Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at Hospice Niagara in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerardo. Cherished mother of Frank (Lynda) and Alessandro (Angie). Loving Nonna of Katie (Derek), Adam, Gerry, Alexander, Maxamilian and Gina. Great Nonna of Alexander. Sister of Giovanni (Nina) Giordano of Italy. Luigia came to Canada from Italy in 1966. She was a long time employee of Sorrento Bakery. Luigia was an avid knitter, who loved to cook and spend time with her family. She volunteered at the Out of the Cold Program at St. Alfred's Church. A sincere thank you to all of the staff at Hospice Niagara for all of their care and compassion. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, May 23rd from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place at 3p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, St. Catharines on Friday, May 24th at 11a.m. Entombment at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice Niagara or The Walker Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
