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Giuseppina Carlucci November 11, 1935 - April 7, 2023

Date of Funeral

April 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Giuseppina Carlucci announce her passing on April 7th, 2023 at 87 years old. Our beloved Mom, Nan, Grandma, Nonna, Nunn and Nonnie passed away peacefully surrounded by love from her family.

Pina was born November 11th, 1935 in the small village of Santa Maria Del Molise. In 1956 at the age of 21, Pina boarded a ship from Italy to Canada embarking on one of the longest and toughest journeys of her life, but she knew it was for a better future. Later joined by her husband, Antonio, they settled in Wabigoon, where they started their family, having John, Domenic and Mike. In 1971, she sadly lost her husband, and was left to raise three boys on her own. With resiliency, love, and perseverance, she built a life for herself and her sons, out of “suppless” nothing. Pina modeled her love of cooking, hard work, and family to her sons. She always had food at the ready, from pizzelles, biscuits, gnocchi, pasta sauce and her famous lasagna. She had a passion for the outdoors, vacationing to Jamaica, Florida, Mexico and her home country Italy. She could often be seen walking miles around town, blueberry picking, relaxing on the back deck, and tending her plants, especially her giant basil and rose bushes. But most of all, her favorite activities were fishing with her grandsons (or should we say out-fishing her grandsons) and facetiming daily with her grand-daughters and great-grandchildren. She was an avid member of many organizations such as TOPS, Catholic Women’s League, and a local legend at St Joseph’s School weekly hot dog day.

Her greatest pride is her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an incredible woman with a heart of gold and will be missed by everyone that knew her. She leaves a legacy of love behind; John (Marilyn), Domenic (Marta) and Mike (Kelly). Her grandchildren, Nina (Christian), Jenna (Ed), Anthony, Lucas, Katrina, and Nicolas (Hannah). Her great-grandchildren Olivia, Noah, Henry, Jackson, and baby boy Carlucci arriving in June. She was predeceased by her husband, Antonio Carlucci.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wittig, Dr. Pettinger for the excellent care provided – and a special thanks to the ‘Angels on the Hill’ for their compassion and kindness, we are forever grateful.

There will be a closed visitation for immediate family on Monday April 10th.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. with Father Alan Campeau officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.

Condolences(8)

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    Frank McLellan says

    My heartfelt condolences on Pina’s passing.

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    Gayleen Haw says

    My deepest condolences to Pina’s family. She was a lovely, hard working person.

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    Donna says

    My sincerest condolences on the loss of Pina beautiful person always smiling and was always a pleasure to chat with her. Hugs to all

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    Gail Gee says

    Our deepest condolences to the Carlucci family.Hugs.Jim and Gail

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    Karen Mazurski says

    A life well lived. Condolences to all her family and friends.

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    Deb Leonzio says

    I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. My special memory of her will always be the time she made her delicious cinnamon buns when we worked at the Best Western. She always made sure we were the first to have a sample fresh out of the oven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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    Krystyna Bateman says

    I am so sorry for you all on Pina’s passing. She was such a sweet soul. I am heartbroken as I know you all are. I am sending you all big hugs. I am sorry I couldn’t make it up.

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    Steve says

    Very sorry for your loss and best wishes to your family. John provides an amazing service to the community and it sounds like he was raised by a similarly wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

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At family request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 102 Van Horne Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 2B4