In Celebration of

Elvira Penna

November 6, 1937 - March 14, 2026

Our beloved Mother Elvira Penna (nee Melito), passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Toronto at the age of 88 surrounded by her children.

Elvira devoted her entire heart and soul to her husband Ross, her daughters Linda and Rosanne and to her son Mark. Elvira is survived by her children, her sister Maria Fiorillo, her brother Luigi Melito in Italy and her many nieces and nephews in Canada and in Italy. Beloved daughter to the late Emilio and Lucia Melito.

Mom, we will carry our love for you in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor Street West, Toronto on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto.

Guestbook

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Carla Ruscetta (Niece)

Entered March 17, 2026 from Toronto

Aunty Elvira, you will be remembered as my sweet and loving AuntI I will hold our special memories close. To my cousins, there are no words to express the loss of a mother, only time can heel l this grief.Love you all, I am by your side.

Anthony Bruno

Entered March 17, 2026 from Yorke Chappel

My deepest condolences to the Penna Family. She was a wonderful person, her kindness and warmth were a gift to everyone who knew her. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead.

Michael Samaroo (Neighbour)

Entered March 18, 2026 from New York

Rest in peace, Auntie Elvira. We love you and miss you. Thank you for always treating me with love, kindness and like family. You gave me memories I will never forget. This weekend, I will make pasta sauce the way you taught me. Sending love and prayers to Linda, Rosanne and Mark.

Gina & Luigi Bruno (Compari)

Entered March 18, 2026 from Mississauga

Our deepest condolences to Linda, Rosanne & Mark. Commara Elvira was a wonderful, warm and caring person. I will miss the many conversations we had together. May the many happy memories provide you with comfort during this difficult time.
R.I.P. Commara Elvira.🙏
Compari Gina & Luigi Bruno

MARIA MELITO (Cugina)

Entered March 18, 2026 from Bologna - Italy

Cara Elvira,
vorrei essere lì per darti un ultimo saluto.
Che il Signore ti accolga in Paradiso, come meriti per tutto il bene che hai sempre fatto.
Ti porterò per sempre nel mio cuore, sei stata per me più di una sorella.
Ti voglio bene, tua cugina Maria