Maria ZEOLI (nee Mastrofrancesco)

Obituary of Maria Paolina ZEOLI (nee Mastrofrancesco)

January 24, 1929 - Sepino, Campobasso, Italy
July 16, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Maria (Marietta) Zeoli on July 16, 2021 at the age 92.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Nicola Zeoli, after 63 years of marriage.

Maria will be lovingly remembered as a mother to Nina Mafrica (Leo), Linda Laratta (Aldo), and Nancy Calamo (Enzo); and a caring grandmother to Marco, Marchella (Andrew), Olivia, Sofia, Thea, Luca, and Genevieve.

Maria is survived by her sister Elisa Petrillo, sisters-in-law Antonietta Mastrofrancesco, Lucia Mastrofrancesco, Antonietta Di Maria, Maria (Eligio) Di Maria, and Paolina (Giachino) Vignone; brothers-in-law Giuseppe (Giuseppina) Zeoli and Mario (Donna) Zeoli; as well as numerous family and friends, all of whom she loved deeply.

Maria was predeceased by her brothers, Epifanio Mastrofrancesco and Angelo Mastrofrancesco; her sister-in-law Filomena (Giuseppe) Zeoli, her brothers-in-law, Carmine Petrillo, Michele (Rosina) Zeoli, and Pasqualino Di Maria.

Maria was born in Sepino, Campobasso, Italy, on January 24, 1929, to Giuseppe Mastrofrancesco and Antonia Petrillo. She began her life working on the family farm and tending to daily chores beside her parents, brothers, and sister. Her desire for a better life brought her to Canada in 1954, where she worked long and tirelessly at a variety of jobs to help ensure the success of her family. Maria was blessed with numerous talents, and shared her love of cooking, gardening, and crafting with those around her. She was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends, travelling, and spending time outdoors. Maria will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to Tributes to be celebrated at St. Luke’s Parish (1566 Northmount Drive NW) on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. followed directly by the Funeral Mass. Graveside Service will ensue at Queen’s Park Cemetery Mausoleum. There will be no reception to ensure the safety of all our loved ones.

The family of Maria desires to protect family and friends from the continued risk of COVID and kindly requests that masks be worn while indoors and that physical distancing be respected at all times. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Zeoli’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed below.

If desired, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 7015 Macleod Trail SW #800, Calgary, AB T2H 2K6. Telephone: (403)290-0110 www.alzheimercalgary.com.

Maria’s family would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Dr. Katherine Savoia, Dr. Sharma and the staff at SageHill Retirement Centre, as well as Dr. Nitske (Rockyview Hospital) and the nursing staff at Unit 61 for the wonderful care mom received. Lastly, a special thank you to the loving angels of Agape Hospice for your care and comfort of Maria and her family.

In living memory of Maria Zeoli, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

Maria's memorial card can be viewed using this link


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Thursday
22
July

Tributes

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, July 22, 2021
St. Luke's Catholic Church
1566 Northmount Dr NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 282-9488
Thursday
22
July

Funeral Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, July 22, 2021
St. Luke's Catholic Church
1566 Northmount Dr NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 282-9488
Thursday
22
July

Graveside Service

12:30 pm
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Queen's Park Mausoleum
3219-4th street NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
403-221-3660
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