Rosa Arlotto

Born in Marsico Nuovo, Potenza, Italy, on July 24th, 1956, Rosa immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1967. Mother to Daphne (Jamie), grandmother to Julian and Wilder, sister to Gino (Flavia) and Joe (Nadia), aunt to Luana (Marcos), Stefania (Nik), Michele, David, Mark, and Melissa (Luigi), great aunt to Maxim, Julius, Kolby, Milo, and devoted cousin and friend to many.

Rosa is remembered for her stoic nature and rare, but bright smile. She was quietly loving but always present for friends and family. An observer whose soft wisdom was always appreciated and will be forever cherished. Travel highlighted her life, with her last trip being to Italy where she was able to visit her hometown and relive (specifically) the hills and other memories from childhood. Stubborn to a fault, Rosa marched to the beat of her own drum for as long as anyone can remember– one of many qualities that will be dearly missed.

From the moment

between the lethal power of living

and stanched apprehension

of inevitable death

I want enough passion

before the parting

to rise from history

tall as myth.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosa's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.

Click here to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society

Click here to donate to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation