It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Giardino. She is now reunited with her husband Enzo Cipriani. Cherished mother and mother-in-law, Gino Giardino (Kathy), Maria Cipriani, Tony Cipriani (Monica). Loving Nonna to Alexsi Di Battista (Robert), Phillip Giardino (Erin), Jesse Hodgins (Katie), Casey Cipriani. Proud BisNonna to Landry Hodgins, and Isla Di Battista. Dear sister to the late Saverio Coviello (Giovanna) and Angelo Coviello (Janice).

A special thank you to the amazing staff at St. Peters Hospital for the love and support you gave to our mother. Also to Nick Almonte for his kindness and compassionate care.

Friends and family will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek, on Saturday, December 21 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.. A Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 a.m.. A private family interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.