Lucia passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27th just shy of her 95th birthday. Reunited with her beloved husband Salvatore, predeceased by her parents Giuseppe and Calogera Mattina, survived by her brother Antonio Mattina. Predeceased by her sister Rosa (Silvestre Restivo Pantalone) and brothers Pietro (Concetta Ricottone), Salvatore (Anna Mantione), Vincenzo (Giuseppina Milioto) and Calogero. Predeceased by her nieces and nephews Lina Mattina, Giuseppe Mattina and Calogero Mattina. Survived by her nieces and nephews Lina Bartolotta, Joe Mattina, Lina Restivo Pantalone, Silva Restivo Pantalone, Salvatore Restivo Pantalone, Giuseppe Mattina, Nicolino Mattina, Diego Mattina, Enzo Mattina, Giuseppe Mattina, Gianna Cino, Salvatore Cino, Nicolo Cino, Luigi Cino, Eduardo Cino, Carmelo Mattina, Nicolo Mattina, Nicolo Brucculeri, Francesco Brucculeri, Eduardo Brucculeri, Maria Giancani, Marianna Giancani and Angela Giancani. Predeceased by her brother and sister in law Vincenza and Angelo Cino, Salvatore and Santa Mattina, Antonio and Alphonsa Giancani, Salvatrice Mattina, Elvira Brucculeri. Survived by brother and sister in law Calogero and Carmela Brucculeri.
Lucia didn't have children, but felt so blessed to be surrounded by so many nieces and nephews that loved her and that she treated like her own. She will be terribly missed by her family and friends in Canada and in Italy. Lucia was born in Racalmuto, Sicily in 1927 and immigrated to Canada and married to her beloved Salvatore to whom she shared a wonderful life with.
Lucia always had a smile on her face and always took pride in her perfume. She loved food, socializing and spending time with her family. She was always generous and never complained about anything. She was a simple women that lived a simple life. She will be remembered as "Zia Lucia" by all that were blessed to know and love her. Zia, you will be missed. Love you always.
Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL 43 Barton St. E. on Sunday, October 30, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at ALL SOULS CHURCH, 21 Barton Street West on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and Wentworth Heights Retirement Home.

Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Oct. 29, 2022.