After a blessed life our mother and Nonna passed away peacefully with her two sons by her side on April 9, 2018, at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga. Alfonsina was born in Siculiana, Italy, on October 8, 1933, the daughter of Antonio and Giuseppina Vella. She is together again with Leonardo, her beloved husband of 55 years. Full of boundless energy, our mom loved spending time with her family and friends, they all meant everything to her. Loving and caring mother to Franco (Cosmina) and Anthony (Julie) and dear Nonna to Oriana (Bryan), Elysia (Sam), Sophie and Isabelle. She is survived by her sister Rina (Mimmo). A loving person who was always willing to help others, she will be fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy 10 N. of QEW) from 4-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, 4070 Central Pkwy. E, Mississauga at 10:00 a.m. Friday April 13, 2018. Interment Assumption Catholic Cemetery.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the ICU staff at Trillium Hospital for their attentiveness and care. Donations to Trillium Hospital would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca