It is with profound sorrow that we announce our beloved sister and aunt (“Gnagne”) Rosina passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton. She was welcomed home by her devoted husband, Joseph, cherished Nonne Marie, parents Adolfo and Caterina (Cudin), in-laws Attilio and Argentina Gos, baby sister Luciana, brothers Amelio, Renzo, Arrigo, Franco, Albert, sisters-in-law Vera, Laura, Anna and brothers-in-law Pat (Paletta) and Alex (Houston). She will be deeply missed by brothers Otto and Louie (Lee), sister Lucy, sisters-in law Anita (Paletta), Grace, Rose, Lydia, and many nieces, nephews, friends and family, both in Canada and in Italy.

Rosina was born in Pozzo di Codroipo, Friuli, Italy.

She arrived in Canada with her parents and younger siblings in 1952, and met the love of her life, Joe, to whom she was married for 59 years. A long-time resident of Binbrook and Smithville, her vegetable and flower gardens were the envy of the neighbourhood, only to be outdone by her seasoned Furlan-style cooking.

Her generous spirit guided her to help family, many friends and strangers. Although she had no children of her own, her family was her greatest joy — she was “mother” to several of her siblings, and godmother and “nonne” to many. Rosina was a proud member of the Famee Furlane of Hamilton and the Catholic Women’s League.

The family extends our deepest gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff at Ridgeview LTC and Juravinski Hospital.

Visitation will be at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, on Friday, December 19, from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Friday evening at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption, 63 Hwy. 20 East, on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Ancaster.

In lieu of flowers and in honour of Rosina’s deep love for children, please consider a donation to your favourite children’s charity. Online condolences can be made to www.baygardens.ca