Obituary of Maria Pez

PEZ, Maria (nee Della Savia)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our Matriarch, on August 21, 2023 at the age of 94. Reunited with her beloved husband Joseph "Bepi" (1978). Loving and devoted mother to Iola Ienna (Lou), Liana Silvaggi (Perry) and Sylvia Brassard (Martin). Proud nonna of Michael (Trish), Joe (Imogen), Andrea (Mimo), Jacey (Allison), Dean, and Renée. Adoring bis-nonna of Sarah, Leah and Fitz. Also survived by many relatives in Italy, U.S.A. and Canada. Maria was born in Beano, Italy to parents Pio and Lina Della Savia. Predeceased by sisters Argia (Bepi) and Romilda (Bruno). Dear sister in-law to the late Ornella (Sante), Bruna (Luigi) and Fiorello. She leaves behind dear friends Gabriella, Lepa, Emma and Stella. Special thanks to neighbours Dorothy, Greg and Kim for keeping a careful watch while she lived at her home until the age of 91. A heartfelt thank you to the owners and staff at Dolce Vita for their loving and attentive care provided to our mother. Special thanks to the staff at WRH, Ouellette Campus, 6 East, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare and Transition to Betterness for making mom comfortable. Maria was a strong, independent and determined woman who was loved by all. Visitation at Windsor Chapel (Central) 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. (519) 253-7234 on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parish prayers at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home then in procession to Most Precious Blood Church (1947 Meldrum Rd, at Tecumseh Rd. E.) for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, As an expression of sympathy and to honour Maria's life, memorial donations may be made to Transition to Betterness (T2B) or Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County. Condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com.

Maria will be forever remembered for her favorite line " What - a - nice".