GACCIONE, Maria Christina

Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the age of 87 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Natale. Loving mother of Rose (Dan Connolly), Bruna (Terry Boissonneault), Jim (Tori Cook), Deni, Frank (Mary Petrocco), and Tina (Jeff Rantamaki). Cherished Nonna of Adam, Erica, Christopher, Corey, Natalie, Vince, Jessie, Nicholas (daughter-in-law Rita) and Kyle. Bisnonna of Brooke, Alexander, Mackenzie and Liam. Dear sister of the late Joe Cassavia (late Tomasina) of Hamilton, Gemma Masci (Angelo), Flora Reale (late Vince) of Italy, Lina Rodighieri (late Richardo) of Italy, late Marcel Cassavia (late Tuula ), and the late Tita Zubaio (late Alberto) of Italy. Sister-in-law of Angelo Gaccione (Tuire), Maria Gallo (Frank), Carolina Elia (late Ernesto), Immacolata Piluso (late Cesarino) and Nunzia Palermo (late Ernesto). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Maria was the daughter of Orlando Cassavia and Angela Abbruzzese. She grew up in Italy and was married to Natale in 1954. In 1956, they relocated to Sault Ste. Marie. Maria’s passion was taking care of her family and did so right until the end. Friends may visit at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral mass to be celebrated from St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. Reverend Alex Saurianthadathil officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. The Family would like to thank Maria’s Morning Care Girls, the staff on ICU at the Sault Area Hospital, and Donna Connolly and Julie Favaro for their care and compassion.