Obituary of Gilda Giancaterino
GIANCATERINO, Gilda
Peacefully and while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS at the age of 83. Cherished wife for 54 years of the late Fiorindo (2011) and loving Mamma of Gabriella and Fernando Ferrelli, Romano and Kimberley Giancaterino, and Rosanna Giancaterino and Sylvain Groulx. Much loved Nonna of Davide (Jenny), Daniel (Cynthia), Chloé, Talya, Nicolas, Kyra and Juliana. Survived by brothers Elio (Donatina), Bruno (Luisa), and Benito (the late Eva) D'Intino, and sisters Maria (the late Biaggio), Lidia (the late Antonio), Clara (Remo) and Iole (the late Franco) D'Intino, brothers-in law Gabriele (Pia) and Corrado (Iole) Giancaterino. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Carmine D'Intino and Rosina Basilavecchia, in-laws Paolo and Orsola Giancaterino, beloved grandson Roberto Ferrelli, sisters-in-law Antonietta (Ottavio) D'Intino, Cesira (the late Emilio) D'Intino and Amerizia (the late Vito) Squartecchia.
Gilda’s first passion was her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her garden, making homemade bread and pasta, sauce and sausage making, knitting and especially sharing time with her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and would do anything to help others. She was kind, generous and selfless even in her final moments. We know that she will continue to watch over us from above. Riposa in pace cara Mamma.
Sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the NHS- St. Catharines Site, especially DR. Camacho, to her family physician, Dr. Ricciardi and to the staff at The LIHN. Visitation will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers being held at 3 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:30 am. Entombment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Hwy 20, Fonthill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the NHS- St. Catharines Site would be appreciated by the family.