MARCELLA IAFOLLA (LUCARELLI)

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MARCELLA IAFOLLA (nee LUCARELLI) Marcella passed away December 30, 2017, aged 72 years. Darin Hoffman, Funeral Director, in care of arrangements. Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd., (204) 275-5555 - www.mosaicfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Jan 10, 2018

MARCELLA IAFOLLA (nee LUCARELLI) August 29, 1945 - December 30, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother on Saturday, December 30, 2017, with her family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Marcella will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 53 years, Salvatore; her sons, Luigi (Giovanna) and Massimo (Amanda), and her treasured granddaughters: Alessandra, Nicole and Emma. She also leaves to mourn her memory her sister Maria DiPaolo from Toronto, brother Giovanni (Maria) Lucarelli and sister-in-law Bambina Lucarelli all from Albany, New York; her cousin Salvatore (Josie) Garofoli and in-laws Maria (Tony) DiIanni from Winnipeg. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Winnipeg, Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Italy. She was predeceased by her parents Rocco and Assunta Lucarelli, brothers: Alberto (Genivieve), Pasquale and Silvanno Lucarelli, and in-laws: Luigi and Delfina Iafolla, Lino DiPaolo, Alfiero and Anna Buccini, and nieces: Sonia and Stephanie DiIanni. Marcella came to Canada in 1964 soon after marrying her husband Salvatore in Villalago, Italy. They settled in Winnipeg and were very happy to welcome their first son Luigi shortly after arriving, and second son Massimo six years later. Her children were always the main focus of her life; she was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and generally taking care of her home and family. She worked outside of the home for a few years at Health Sciences Centre in the housekeeping department, but left work to take care of her ailing mother who later returned to New York. Marcella was very dedicated in her faith and had a particular devotion to S. Domenico (the patron saint of Villalago). She was very involved with the annual procession of the saints at Holy Rosary Church and baked traditional cookies and presented bouquets of flowers to honour S. Dominico and in support of her devotion. She also was one of the organizers of the annual S. Dominico picnic at Kildonan Park. She spoke fondly of her life in Villalago and returned several times to visit her many friends and family, as well as visiting family in Toronto and New York. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Father Sam Argenziano presiding. Viewing / condolences will commence at 10:00 a.m. Entombment in Holy Angel Mausoleum, Green Acres Cemetery, #1 Hwy. E. at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB. Memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or Canadian Blood Services. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555

Publish Date: Jan 3, 2018

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2018