Maria Portolese

Maria Nunziata Mercuri Portolese
August 11, 1926 - July 8, 2020

Maria Nunziata, affectionately known as Tina, passed away peacefully on
July 8, just one month short of her 94th birthday. Our hearts are broken.
She lived each day with love and faith; she was a true example for all of us.
She devoted herself to her family with all her love, strength, and generosity.

Tina loved sharing stories of her youth in Mammola - running through the
family fields, picking fruit from their trees, and singing with her sisters,
never complaining about the many essential chores that needed attention.
These memories will stay alive with all of us and her joyful spirit will
continue to guide and comfort us.

Tina was predeceased by her beloved husband Giuseppe and her sisters
Rosa and Angela. She will be greatly missed by her son Roberto (Anna),
granddaughter Alisha (Tony) and great-granddaughter Charlotte. She will
also be greatly missed by her sister Immacolata, her nephews and nieces,
and their children and grandchildren whose company she always
cherished. She will always be in our hearts.

We would like to thank all the staff, nurse managers, nurses, personal
support workers and residents at Hawthorn Woods Care Community in
Brampton for all their support, loving care and friendship.

We are grateful for all the support and compassion expressed by our family
and friends. As a result of the challenges and limitations imposed by the
Covid-19 Pandemic, the visitation at Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road, Toronto,
on Sunday, July 12 from 5-8 pm requires a time-allocated RSVP.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints Catholic Church at 1415 Royal
York Road on Monday, July 13 at 9:30 am. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
Please note that a recording of the mass will be available upon
request.

Entombment will take place at Assumption Cemetery following the mass.
Due to Covid-19 there will be some restrictions to the number of people
allowed in the mausoleum.

We understand that attending the funeral may not be possible for you and
your family due to Covid-19 restrictions. Your health and safety are a
priority to us. Please know that a Celebration of Life will be organized at a
later date. We also invite you to share your memories and photos on this
site.

In lieu of flowers, donations to one of the following charities in memory of
Tina would be appreciated.
San Nicodemo, Patron Saint of Mammola
The Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Alzheimer Society