Obituary of Lucrezia Mastrorocco (Nee Narciso)

It is with heavy hearts that the Mastrorocco family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved wife, mother, nonna and bisnonna on December 15, 2024 at the age of 97 surrounded by her family. Loving wife to Tommaso (2016) with whom she had celebrated almost 71 years of marriage. Dear mother to 7 children: Rosa Mastrorocco (Francesco) of Italy, Domenica Ventura (Frank), Cathy Rocheleau (late Aldo Gatto) (Jerry), Costanza Adamo (Michele), Vito Mastrorocco (Ana Maria), Antonietta Borrelli (Partner Rocco), and Nancy Masotti (David). Proud nonna to 21 grandchildren: Rocco (Mina), Margherita (Franco), Emanuele, John (Robbie), Tom (Katarina), Tony (Rosa), late Vince Adamo, Rosa (Mike), Lucrezia, Tom (Dayna), Paolo, Cristina (Matt), Mariana, Isabel, Massimo (Elena), Matthew (Amy), Louis (Alison), Monica, Daniela, Stefanie (Corey) and Julia (Nicholas). Cherished bisnonna to 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. 

Lucrezia was born on March 3, 1927 in Bari, Italy. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 1970 at the age of 43, to provide her children the opportunity of a better life. She cherished being surrounded by her family and found joy in cooking, gardening, and baking. A woman of strong will and traditional values, she held deep respect for manners and family gatherings, especially the Sunday dinners. Her love for travel, particularly to Italy, was also a key part of her life. In Italy she leaves behind her brother Vincenzo (Chella) and numerous nephews and nieces.

 Special thanks to the Village at St. Clair – Kingville for their care and compassion, and making her time there comfortable. 

Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME -Central Chapel (1700 Tecumseh Rd. E) 519-253-7234 on Wednesday December 18, 2024 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm. Prayers at 3pm. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024 at 10:15am from the Funeral Home then to St. Angela Merici Church (980 Louis Ave.) for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness, memorial donations may be made in memory of Lucrezia to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com. To view the livestream of the Funeral Mass please click HERE.