Obituary of Rosa Strano

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother and nonna Rosa Strano (nee Surace), on December 30, 2020 at 84 years of age. Loving Wife of Mario Strano with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Cherished Mother of Tina DeSantis and husband Angelo, Sara Larocque and husband Tom, and Rosemarie Catalano and husband Tony. Treasured and devoted Nonna of Matthew Larocque and wife Nina, Melissa Martin and husband Lucas, Daniella and Diana DeSantis. Adoring Bis-Nonna of Callum Martin. Reunited with her loving parents Fortunato and Serafina Surace. Beloved sister of the late Frank Surace and late Domenica, the late Vincenza Giugno and late Salvatore, Josephine Ieraci and late Albino, Rocco Surace and wife Natalina, late Maria Oliva and husband Orazio, and sister in law of the late Grace Skope and late Bill. She will also be missed dearly and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rosa retired from Hotel Dieu and Met Hospitals after many selfless, dedicated years of caring for patients as a Registered Practical Nurse. After retirement, Rosa and Mario spent their winter months of over 30 years in their second home Acapulco, Mexico, where they created wonderful lifelong memories with many dear family members and friends. Rosa was a devout Catholic, to which she dedicated so much of her life. Above all, Rosa's unwavering love and devotion to her family, especially her children and grandchildren whom she loved so dearly, will never be forgotten. A special thank you to the entire staff at Extendicare Tecumseh for your care and compassion given to Rosa especially during her final days. Visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel), 11677 Tecumseh Rd E, 519-253-7234, on Friday January 1, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9pm. Reservations and masks are required to attend visitation. Please call Windsor Chapel between the hours of 8:30 and 4pm to make your reservation. A private Funeral Mass will be held. Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In memory of Rosa, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com.<br/> To view the visitation services live from the funeral home please copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://youtu.be/EKLAhoCXURo To watch the livestream funeral service from Ste. Anne's Parish please follow their YouTube channel listed below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLr2VJVj7WMJRfNp4PE0cg