Passed away peacefully with her two sons by her side on September 16, 2022 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Arduino Carducci (February 11, 1989). Daughter of the late Gaetano and Arcangela DeBenedetti. Loving mother of John Carducci and Pierino "Peter" (Antonette "Toni") Carducci. Cherished Nonna of Grace Carducci (Rob Walker), Christina Carducci and Sara Carducci. Dear sister of Eleuterio (Renata) DeBenedetti and the late Mario and Joe DeBenedetti. Dear sister-in-law of Antonette DeBenedetti. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews, Gaetano (Maria), Dino (Tracy), Nick, Gaetano (Bibiana), Angela (John) and great-grandchildren Violet and Graham. Born in Ceprano, Italy, Grazia immigrated with her two sons in 1953 to Canada passing through Ellis Island, New York, to join Arduino for a better life. She enjoyed cooking, baking and celebrating with her family and friends. Grazia will be loved and missed forever. Family will receive friends at the Morse & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20th from 9 - 9:45 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann Church, followed by Rite of Entombment at Fairview Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society.
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www.morseandson.com
Published by St. Catharines Standard on Sep. 19, 2022.