Obituary of Maria Luisa Gesuale

GESUALE, Maria Louisa 1957 " 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Louisa Gesuale in Calgary, AB on July 18, 2018, at the age of 60 years. Maria Louisa was intelligent, compassionate and kind to all she influenced. To her family she was loved, respected and admired. Born in Windsor, ON in 1957 to recent Italian immigrants and loving parents Giovanni and Michelina Gesuale, she grew up in the Windsor area developing strong relationships with many friends, cousins, aunts and uncles. Maria Louisa was an accomplished student with a Bachelor of Science (Biology Major) degree from the University of Windsor. In 1983 she moved to Calgary, AB where she met her husband Robert (Bob) Shannon and on October 12, 1985 they wed. She then continued her education, receiving a Masters in arts and education from the University of Gonzaga in 1987. In 1992, Maria Louisa and Bob welcomed their first and only child Tate into this world. Maria Louisa worked as a teacher for the Calgary Catholic school board from 1987 until 2016. Maria Louisa was predeceased by her infant sister Catherina (1969), father Giovanni (1984), mother Michelina (2009) and husband Robert Shannon (2018). She is survived by her son Tate and many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. John Vianney Parish, 385 Dieppe St, Windsor, ON at 10:00 a.m. Viewing will precede the Mass at 8:30 a.m. Graveside service to follow Mass at Windsor Memorial Gardens, 1100 Division Road. Online condolences and cherished memories may be left at www.windsorchapel.com