BORN

1932

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Jerrett Funeral Homes

660 Kennedy Road

Toronto, Ontario

Ida Garritano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2012.

GARRITANO, IDA
With prayer and love, surrounded by her family, Ida, in her 80th year, peacefully passed on December 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Garritano (1984). Loving mother of Frank, Claire Bruno (Mario), Sara Niro (Renato), Mary Grimaldi, (Carlos), Joseph (Nadine), Louie (Linda). Proud Nana to Jamie & Anna, Robert, Antonio & Carmela, Gianni & Stephanie, Anthony, Dante, John, Diana, Victoria, Julian, Julia, Joey, Jonathan and Vanessa. Dear Bisnonna to Cristian and Matteo. Ida will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends in Calabria, Canada and United States. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 9 pm at the Jerrett Funeral Home (660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough). Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church (717 Kennedy Road, Scarborough) on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 9:30 am. Interment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery. Donations, in Ida's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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December 21, 2012

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Garritano family especially Sara.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Teresa and Luigi Crapsi

December 19, 2012

Joe,Nadine and family,
Just heard about your loss and sending our deepest condolences. Loss of a mother/grandmother is a hard, hard thing but they sure do leave a lasting impression and many memories of laughter and love. Ida must have been a true gem for she raised such a fine and descent man like you, Joe.You are a reflection of her hard work, dedication and love. Please know we empathize with your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
With love,
Tina, Bob and family

December 19, 2012

Maria Gabriele

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

December 19, 2012

Our prayers and thaughts are with you. Ida will forever be remembered. May she rest in peace.

Fernie, Jack and Alessandro

December 19, 2012

Dear Garritano Family:
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us everyday
May loving memories heal your pain.
With heart felt sympathy.
Susan, Carmen, Andrea, Sarah Mancini

December 19, 2012

Tina Mongillo

I'm so sorry for your loss. She has been an inspirational mother and grandmother and will forever stay in our memories and hearts. Our prayers are with all of the Garritano family.

December 19, 2012

Tina Mongillo

I'm so sorry for your loss. She has been an inspirational mother and grandmother and will forever stay in our memories and hearts. Our prayers are with all of the Garritano family.

Love Tina, Denise and Lillianna

December 18, 2012

Lucy Impera

I am so sorry to hear of your loss... May your memories give each of you strength... And always know, a Mother's love is so strong that wherever you may go, no matter where you are, she will never be very far. With love, Lucy

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