Francesca Mantia

Francesca Mantia (nee Macaluso) - Peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the age of 84. Predeceased by loving husband Ignazio. Loving mother of Joseph and Carmena Mantia and Michelina and Camillo Galli. Cherished Nonna of Robert and Steven Mantia, Patricia and Paula Galli. Beloved Bisnonna of Marisa and Avery Mantia. Francesca will be fondly remembered by her brother Frank Macaluso and by her sister Maria Ortobello and by her two brothers-in-law, her extended family and many friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge, (just west of Pine Valley Drive) 905-851-9100, on Thursday and Friday 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 300 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, at 9:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society, would be greatly appreciated by the family. A book of memories may be signed at www.wardfuneralhome.com