Obituary of Amalia Ionico

IONICO, Amalia (née D’Ambrosio)  

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother and nonna, Amalia, at the age of 82. Amalia passed away surrounded by her loving family at Juravinski Hospital on Friday, January 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Ercole;  Amalia was reunited with her husband on the day of their 61^st wedding anniversary. Mother of Joe (Grace), Ralph (Claudia), and Waldi (Sandra). Loving nonna of David (Alex), Laura, Denise, Luke, Adam, Daniel, and Eric. She is predeceased by her parents Giuseppe and Maria D’Ambrosio. She is survived by her sister, Ada, and her brother, Elio. Amalia will be missed by her family and many friends in Canada and Italy. We will remember our mother and nonna for her unconditional love, kindness, and deep-rooted focus on family togetherness. Her passions for gardening and cooking will also be missed. We will always cherish her ability to make everyone feel welcome and special. Special thanks to the exceptionally caring staff of Ward C3 at Juravinski, Dr. Eiriksson, Dr. Bielecki,  Elizabeth (PSW), and a particular heart-felt thanks to her home-care nurse, Linda. Friends will be received at Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 63 Highway 20 East, Stoney Creek on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Amalia’s memory may be made to the Cancer Assistance Program. Notes of sympathy and condolences may be made at www.donaldvbrown.ca