Obituary of Giuseppina Rizzuto

January 31, 1933 - Sartano Cosenza, Calabria, Italy

January 17, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Giuseppina (Pina) Rizzuto, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

Pina was born in Sartano Cosenza, Italy and married her husband Angelino in 1951. Together with their children they immigrated to Canada in 1957.

Mom was a very caring, hardworking, loving person. She was a good listener and had a heart of gold. She would go out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and would offer her delicious home cooking to everyone she met. Mom’s meatballs and pizza were number one, a favorite of all her family and friends. She took pride in her homemade meals and was kind enough to share with all.

She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Other then cooking, she enjoyed taking care of the lovely flowers in her garden and helping Dad in his greenhouse.

She will be sadly missed by her family and will forever remain in our hearts.

Bella Mamma

Pina will be sadly missed by her children, Elena (Guy) Johnson, Giovanni (Maria) Rizzuto, and Maria (Victor) Sousa; her grandchildren, Jeremiah (Jenna) Johnson, Stephanie Stewart, Angelo (Laura) Rizzuto, Tony Sousa (Bailey Noel), and Annette Sousa (Carmine Marra); her great-grandchildren, Sloan and Jade Johnson, James, Emilia and Gabriella Stewart, Olivia, Giovanni, Anthony Rizzuto, and Giulianna Marra. Pina is also survived by her three brothers, Gino (Carmelina) Cesario, Frank (Anna) Cesario, and Carmen Cesario; her two sisters-in-law Carolina Trotta, and Lucia Cesario, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pina was predeceased by her loving husband Angelino, her parents, Maria and Michele Cesario; as well as her siblings, Giuseppe Cesario, Antonio Cesario, and Franceschina Logullo.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of The Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of The Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB), on Saturday, January 22, 2022, starting at 11:00 a.m. A private family entombment is to follow at Queens Park Mausoleum. Those attending will be asked to provide valid government identification (with name and date of birth) AND confirm one of the following: (A)Provincial vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital); OR (B)negative COVID test (within 72 hours); or (C)valid medical exemption (signed letter); OR (D)under 12 years of age. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Rizzuto’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 may be shared and viewed at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Giuseppina Rizzuto, 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.

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