Magda Cacchione

Magda Cacchione

Magda Cacchione Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2007.
OBITUARY MAGDA CACCHIONE December 24, 1966 - September 4, 2007 Most beloved wife of Riccardo Mara and treasured mother of Gianluca and Roberta, she leaves behind her parents, Nicola and Franca Gina Cacchione, her dearest brother and sisters, Joe (Isabelle Martiliani), Annamaria (Donato Licursi) and Julia. also her in-laws, Angelo and Gianna (Di Lalla). Aunt to Flavia, Thomas and Samuele. Will be missed by many relatives and friends. Magda was a special and devoted teacher for many years with the E.M.S.B. and highly respected by all who knew her.Viewing will be at Loreto Funeral home, 4975, Des Grandes PrairiesSt-Leonard, QC H1R 1A5, Wednesday September 5, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Thursday, September 6, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Funeral mass at 1:00 pm at Madonna del Monte Carmelo, 7645, rue du Mans, St-Leonard. Burial at le Repos Saint-Francois d'Assise, 6893, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC H1N 1C7. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of the Magda Cacchione Memorial Fund for intensive care c/o Jewish General Foundation at 514-340-8251.

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October 4, 2009

Per te Mamma,
Ti amiamo molto,
ti vogliamo tanto bene.
Tu sei intelligente, brava,
forte e determinata,
Tu sei il sole che brilla,
tu sei la nostra stella.
Grazie per tutto l'Amore che ci dai.

Gianluca e Roberta
xoxoxox

Antonella Pagano

May 9, 2009

Dear Magda,
Tomorrow being Mother's day brings a thought of you to mind. I am in touch with your family members and still feel your presence very strong. In my eyes, you have not gone. You are still very alive. You guide us and give us strength from above.
During your time on Earth, you were more Angel than Human, this is why you are there and we are here.
Your children are doing well, thanks to all the support they have, and the wonderful family that makes sure this is so....... but you know that;-)
The beauty of being a GREAT MOM is that our teachings go on way past our lifetimes, So, I am comfortable in wishing you a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY because you were, and still are a great MOM.

October 4, 2008

Core di mamma.

Ti amo, mamma.

October 4, 2008

Carissima Magda,
Ti amo tanto e mi manchi immensamente. Illumina il cammino di tutti noi, tuoi cari, perche' possiamo un giorno raggiungerti con gioia nella Patria Celeste.

Tua sempre, Annamaria e fam.

Rosanna & Italo Di Gioacchino

September 3, 2008

Cara Magda,
Non solo hai lasciato i tuoi cari nel dolore ma anche noi risentiamo il vuoto e la grande tristezza della tua mancanza.
La tua vita, anche se breve, ha toccato tutti, con la tua dolcezza, la tua bontà e il tuo inestimabile sorriso che resterà sempre con noi.
La tua vita, vissuta intensamente con grande coraggio e determinazione ci lascia l'immagine di un'anima bella e sublime che ci ha appena sfiorato.
Sarai amata quaggiu come lo sarai in cielo e a Dio rivolgeremo le nostre preghiere affinché la tua presenza sarà sempre viva tra di noi.

Lucia Mennella

September 3, 2008

Cara Magda,
Ci hai lasciato nel piu profondo dolore, sia i tuoi cari, che gli amici, con un grande messaggio da cui tutti dobbiamo riflettere ''offrendo le tue sofferenze a Gesu'', tu cosi piccola e fragile fisicamente, ma grande spiritualmente. Solo una persona speciale come te poteva farlo, soffrendo in silenzio, fiduciosa e tranquilla perché hai creduto nella bonta e misericordia di Gesu. Sentiamo molto la tua mancanza, ma poi siamo felici sapendoti in paradiso continuando a proteggere i tuoi cari.

Gr. 5, Day Care & Marie-Josée

September 3, 2008

Roberta & Gianluca,
Your mother will always live in your heart, in your memories, and in the way you see the world. May you find confort in her soft presence all around you.

Antonella Pagano

February 17, 2008

Dearest Riccardo,
Never would I have imagined this scenario, never would I have imagined not knowing what to say to you. However, I do believe that the love the two of you still share gives you the strength you need to go on until you can meet again. In my heart she is not gone, every time I look at your children I see both of you.
My thoughts are often with you, your parents, and your extended family.

December 23, 2007

Pisa, 5 settembre 2007
Carissima Magda,
A perfetta imitazione di Maria,sei piccola ma tanto grande, umile ma tanto coraggiosa, fragile ma cosi forte. Il Signore ti ha voluta tutta per se e come non capirlo. Sei preziosa e speciale tanto piu' per Lui di quanto tu possa esserlo per tutti noi.
Ci mancherai,Magda, ci mancheranno la tua dolcezza, la tua tenerezza ma anche la tua determinazione, la tua voglia di vivere e quella luce bellissima che brilla nei tuoi occhi.
Siamo sicuri che la nostra tristezza, il nostro avvilimento, il vuoto che hai lasciato si trasformeranno in gioia, festosita' nei Cieli per il tuo arrivo. Cara, meravigliosa stupenda Magda, festeggia anche per noi.

Patrizia, Nico, Elisa, Emanuela

Marc Beliveau

December 19, 2007

Dear Rick:
I only found out about your loss a weak ago.
I was very saddened for you and your children, as well as to your extended family and my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Although we have not spoken in twenty-five years I have kept a very fond memory and respect for you. You were a great school buddy and I am conviced...terrific husband and father.

Wishing you all courage and strenghth in these difficult times.

Anonymous

November 15, 2007

Magda,even though i never met you,i know what your family is going through especially your two little angels,i know that you can`t be there in person,but i also know that from up above you are watching and protecting them and you always will.
I lost my mom when i was sixteen month old,i do not remember her but i know that she guided me through all my life,i always felt her presence close to me and i`m sure your little angels will too.

Gianna Marà

October 29, 2007

Cara e ineguagliabile Magda,Inarrestabile in me la vita scorre ancora. E Tu non ci sei.Questo autunno é meraviglioso.E Tu non ci sei. Ci sono la tua casa, il tuo amore,i tuoi bimbi, i tuoi cari. E Tu non ci sei.Le note di un pianoforte aleggiano nell'aria. E Tu non ci sei. La tua casa ha una veranda, una terrazza, un focolare, che Tu amavi tanto! E Tu non ci sei. Il tutto é; ma non Te. Poi guardando, in alto mi son detta: MAGDA é. Sei nell'azzurro di questo cielo infinito dove famiglia,casa,amore, si dileguano in Te, per raggiungere, con l'attimo supremo il paradiso.
P.S. Oggi, ho pregato ed ho ritrovato il tuo sorriso, SORRIDI ANCHE TU! Gianna

Adeline and Tony Tudino

October 10, 2007

We've just learned of Magda's passing. She touched our lives just like she touched the lives of all who had the joy to meet her. We extend our most sincere condolences to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, her children and her family.

Patrizia Monteleone

October 4, 2007

Cara Magda, oggi è la festa di San Francesco, quel santo che abbiamo voluto festeggiare e onorare, insieme a Giose, Annamaria e tanti altri giovani, sul palco della Chiesa quel lontano 1991. Sono sicura che Francesco si sta congratulando con te per il tuo splendido lavoro di direttrice del musical sulla sua vita "Forza Venite Gente" e per aver aperto molti cuori, tra cui il mio, all'esempio di vita come incarnazione del Vangelo che lui ci ha lasciato. Ad un mese dal tuo trapasso alla vita eterna il tuo sorriso, come sigillo dell'amore di Cristo, mi riempie gli occhi della mente e la tua risatina, le orecchie ed il cuore. Inutile dire che ci manchi ma la memoria di te è così viva che sembra di averti qui.
Tua sempre, Patrizia

Paola

October 1, 2007

C'è un filo conduttore nelle parole di chi ha scritto prima di me: la gioia, la fede e la generosità di Magda erano contagiose. Sono sicura che abbia lasciato un segno in tutte le persone che ha conosciuto. E queste persone vivranno contagiando altri. Come spero di fare anche io. E come sono certa faranno Roberta, Gianluca e Riccardo.

Sabrina

September 24, 2007

Carissima Magda, ti scrivo solo adesso forse perché non riesco ancora a capacitarmi della tua scomparsa. Non mi dimenticherò mai delle giornate passate insieme (sin dal “summer camp”!!)…le chiacchierate, le risate, e soprattutto quel tuo sorriso che riusciva a sconfiggere ogni timore che mi assaliva. La tua fede mi ha aiutata a trovare la mia fede quando l’avevo trascurata, in un momento molto difficile per me. Non sai quanto, in quei pochi pomeriggi trascorsi insieme, sei riuscita ad aiutarmi.
You were a role model as a person, a woman, a wife and a mother… For this, and for so much more, I thank you, and I miss you!

For Ricky, Gianluca, Roberta, and the entire Cacchione family, you are in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers… may Magda’s love for you shine and guide you through this difficult time.

Sabry

Patrizia Monteleone

September 22, 2007

Cara Magda, Mi manchi tanto e ancora non mi capacito della tua dipartita ma mi consola immaginarti tra le braccia del Signore. Ti voglio tantissimo bene. Mi raccomando guardaci da lassù e ispiraci con il tuo bellissimo sorriso.

Dimitri Mastrocola

September 21, 2007

To Rick and his children
To Nicola, Gina, Anna-Maria and Jose

Words cannot express the deep sadness we felt upon learning of Magda's passing. We offer our deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dimitri & Rose Mastrocola

annonymous

September 18, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 18, 2007

Dear Ricky:
Keep her smile in your heart and be strong.

Melanie St.Pierre

September 15, 2007

I had the chance to work with Mme Magda at General Vanier. Together we had planned dances and songs for graduation and had future projects in mind. She always had great ideas . She loved the children and considered each and every one of them as musicians. She will always be part of our memories. My deepest sympathies to the family.

September 15, 2007

Mme Magda, You will always be in my heart!! You are the one that inspired me to continue in music at General Vanier!! :) Everytime I play music I think of you!! <33


Stephany Suszko (former student)

September 11, 2007

J'ai eu le plaisir de recevoir Magda comme stagiaire en musique à l'école La Dauversière. Je croyais en ses aptitudes, en son charisme, en sa passion pour la musique et les jeunes. J'étais fière d'elle.
Je suis très heureuse de l'avoir rencontrée. Récemment, je parlais de toi, Magda. Et je parlerai encore de toi.
J'offre mes sincères condoléances à ta famille.

Lydia Rogister Thibault

Maria Drudi

September 11, 2007

Magda was our beloved music teacher. We had great times the year we opened General Vanier Elementary and the years that followed. She loved her students and thought that anything was achievable, and her hard work and perseverance proved it.The concerts were spectacular, the children were proud and the parents amazed.Magda will be missed.May strength and love help you and your family during this time.

Grace Moretta

September 11, 2007

I had the pleasure of having "Miss Magda" as an italian teacher when she was first starting her career, she was kind loving and inspirational all that a teacher should be. Today, I am an adult and a mother of two, yet I still remember what a wonderful person she was. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to her family and loved ones. May God be with you always. Magda, the heavens are lucky to have an angel such as you.

Tony Gagliano

September 11, 2007

DEAR RICK AND FAMILY, My deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your dearest loved one, may beautiful memories give you strenght in these difficult times.

Tony Kobayati

September 11, 2007

Dear Isabelle and Joe,
We are so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Nella and Tony Kobayati

Emily Crisafi

September 8, 2007

I will always remember my music teacher, Miss Magda.

Steven Crisafi

September 7, 2007

Miss Magda was a very special teacher who brought so much joy into our music class. When I began taking piano lessons she always encouraged me and was there for me if I needed help. I will always remember her and her kind words she wrote in my yearbook, June 2005.
"Keep the wonderful music in your heart and let it play where ever you go".

Rosie Rosa

September 7, 2007

Magda was a beautiful and wonderful friend and an inspiration on my life and many others.She was such an extraordinary person who touched all of us in some way or another.She will be missed by us all.I shall always remember her kindness,her smile and her positive outlook on life.I will miss you very dearly and pray for you always. Your friend

Nora Pravato

September 7, 2007

Dear Rick,
I was very saddened when reading the obituaries and the name Cacchione caught my attention (I know Joe Cacchione through my in-laws)and then even more saddened when I saw your name. You, your children and your family are in my prayers and I ask God to give you strenght to get through this difficult time. My deepest condolences.

Anna Crisafi

September 7, 2007

My son and daughter were blessed to have had Miss Magda as their music teacher at General Vanier. I will always remember her kindness, her beautiful smile and her love of music. She is now playing beautiful music in heaven.

josie tomasso

September 7, 2007

Joe
my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
May God bless you all in your time of need.

Laszlo Ambrus

September 7, 2007

Dear Ricky,

Please accept my sincere sympathies. May you and the children be stronger by this, and Magda rest in Peace.

Our condoleances,

Laszlo

Trish

September 7, 2007

Dearest Rick, your efforts, your determination and your dedication to Magda moved our hearts. Remember you will always be her prince charming and hero.

Sonia Mata

September 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Ricardo and the children. I had the priviledge of meeting Magda in the lasts months of her life and it will remind for me as a source of inspiration and joy.

Margot

September 7, 2007

Dear Julia,

My heart extends to you and your family during this time of need. My prayers are with you.

Pia Landolfi

September 7, 2007

To Joe Cacchione and family

Extending my deepest sympathies to your family during these moments of sorrow.....May Magda fulfill your days with strength and comfort

Rita Pizzi

September 7, 2007

To Joe Cacchione and the family
Although I have never met Magda, I want to send my deepest sympathies to the families, may the wonderful memories of your loved one be a source of comfort

Alfonso Maiorana

September 7, 2007

Dear Ricky,

I am deeply saddened by your loss and offer my sincere sympathies to your family and friends. I know your love and devotion will embrace your children in this time of need.
Be strong as PEACE will follow.

Mahasin Thomas

September 6, 2007

Miss Magdad is in a state of being born to eternal life in peace, joy and like an angle watching over her husband and children. Our prayers for strength and wisdom to the family.
Mahasin & Michael Al Simaani (family in Christ)

oreana gentile

September 6, 2007

Dear Rick ,
I was saddened by the news of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love and joy you had as a family keep you strong and well through this difficult time .

Lana Vannelli

September 6, 2007

Dear Rick,

My heart goes out to both you and your children. Be brave and let the beautiful memories you've created together keep you going through this difficult time. God bless and keep the faith.

Patrizia Monteleone

September 6, 2007

Cara, meravigliosa Magda, il vuoto lasciato nel mio cuore da te lo può colmare solo Gesù.

Carmelina Iannarone

September 6, 2007

Rick, I am so sorry to hear of the sad news of your wife passing away. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.

marisa lomuto-denham

September 6, 2007

Rick,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that the strong love that exists within your family will help get you through this very difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Silvana Palermo

September 6, 2007

Rick,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Be strong for your kids and remember the happy moments you had with your wife that will stay with you forever.
Your highschool friend,
Sil

Joanne & Peter Caci

September 6, 2007

We came to pay our respects but unable to get in because of all the people wanting to do the very same thing. We are very sorry for your loss. She will now be looking over all of you as your guardian ANGEL.
May the love of friends and family help you in this time of sorrow.
Please accept our Deepest Sympathies.
God Bless Magda

Helene Kokolakis

September 6, 2007

Dear Rick: Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the grief you're going though during your time of sadness. May you find peace as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. An old classmate,

Renate & Antonio Licursi

September 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Antoinette Mignacca

September 6, 2007

My son and daughter had the wonderful privelege to be taught by Miss Madga at General Vanier. She will always be remebered by her inspiration towards her love for music. Her beautiful smile and kindness will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. You will never be forgotten. From the Bonomo Family

Louis Lévesque

September 6, 2007

J’ai eu la chance d’être compagnon d’étude en musique avec Magda, une personne si talentueuse et attachante. Je n’oublierai jamais sa gentillesse et son sourire. Elle m’a beaucoup appris dans cette courte vie. Je lui souhaite d’être heureuse et en paix dans ce nouveau monde inconnu. J’envoie également mes sympathies à toute sa famille.

Daniel Sammarco, student

September 6, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and she will play beautiful music for you in your dreams... I will always remember Ms. Magda.

Dina Cardone

September 6, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the family

Marianne Nudo

September 5, 2007

I had the privilege to work with Magda and will never forget her refined ability to magically lead classes of excitable students through harmonious pieces of music. She was always professional, competent and most of all compassionate with everyone. My prayers are with her family as they now try to find ways to continue.
I am confident that Magda is making beautiful music with the angels in heaven.

Brenda Squires

September 5, 2007

Miss Magda taught my daughter at General Vanier Elementary, in St. Leonard. We remember her smile, her kindness and her infectious love for music. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Brenda Squires and Emmalie Gravel,

Krystina Scenna

September 5, 2007

We will miss her kindness and her warm smile. She will always be the best music teacher in the world, and an inspiration to me. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family. You will nevr be forgotten.
-Krystina and Elysia Scenna (former students)

Margaret Britt

September 5, 2007

Dear Riccardo,

I was shocked and saddened to see the obituary for your wife in the newspaper today. She was a beautiful woman. I will never forget how lovingly you spoke of her and of her dedication to teaching.

I am so sad for you and just heartbroken for your children. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alessandro Vinci

September 5, 2007

Dear Miss Magda,
You taught me to love my music class, you showed me how to use my body to make beautiful music. I will always remember how our 4th grade class at Augustin Roscelli School performed Vivaldi's Four Seasons by clapping and slapping different parts of our body. It was so much fun and it sounded great too. Every time I hear The Four Seasons it makes me think of that moment and of what a great teacher you were.
I will always remember you, for the joy and laughter you brought in our class and even after all these years I still remember your smile and how kind you were.
I find it hard to think how much your family will miss you. I find it hard to think you are no longer here.

September 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
"Miss Magda" will remain in our hearts forever.

Bianca and Karina Loffreda (former students)

Connie Colantonio

September 5, 2007

Words cannot express the loss we are all feeling of Magda's passing. My memories of her are with a beautiful smile (a twinkle in her eyes, of course) expressing her love of music either singing, directing or playing. Fond memories that I have are at her home, a play date, with her children and my own (between the ages of 2 and 4), making music with a variety of instruments.

To Riccardo, Roberta and Gianluca, and to Magda's extended family, I can only imagine the heaviness in your hearts. May God give you strength in this very difficult time. God bless you all!

Angela & Kevin Strom

September 5, 2007

With heartfelt condolences...our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Anonymous

September 5, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May the love of family carry you through this hard time.

Cathy Martello

September 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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