FILOMENA BOVA (BUETI)

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FILOMENA BOVA (nee BUETI) 1922 - 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Filomena was born in San Roberto, Reggio Calabria, Italy, October 4, 1922. She was predeceased by her much cherished and loved husband Francesco Bova and her son Vincent Bova. Left to mourn and cherish her memory are son Joe Bova and wife Eveline, daughter Anna Dell'Acqua and husband Mario, daughter-in-law Lucy Bova, her grandchildren, Francesco, Daniele, Justin, Sabina, Eliana, Marlena, and Lisa, and her great-grandchildren, Keadon, Adriano, Mia, Kiara, and Sandro. Also left to mourn her, brother Rocco Bueti (Gail), sisters, Grazia Spezzano (Tony), Angela Licandro (Francesco), sisters and brothers-in-law, Giuseppina Bueti, Antonietta Bueti, Maria Controneo, Antonino Controneo, Giuseppe Bova and Franca Bova. In Victoria, BC, Giuseppina Bova and in Italy, Angela Bova, Rosa Bova, Giorgio Porpiglia, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada, Italy, and Australia. Our loving mother has been the most brightly shining light in our lives. Indeed, her gentleness, compassion, love, kindness, and sheer unselfishness inspired all around her to be the best person possible and a constant reminder of how blessed we all were to have her in our lives. She was born with the wisdom of the ages and her actions throughout her life were a mirror of the greatness of her soul. Her intelligence and respect for all living things shone through her bright and luminous eyes. As an immigrant, she never let language barriers stop her from making friends with many people from all walks of life. Her contagious smile and the tender touch of her hand healed and touched many. To the staff of the third floor of the Poseidon Care Centre, who cared and loved her as much as she loved them, we express our greatest appreciation. Pall bearers are Francesco Bova, Daniele Dell'Acqua, Justin Bova, Sabina Mitchell, Eliana Dell'Acqua, Marlena Bova, Lisa Bova, Vincent Bueti and Caterina Bueti Sotiriadis. Due to the observation of the Season of Lent, flowers are gratefully declined, donations in Filomena's memory may be made to the 55+ Seniors Program at the Centro Caboto Centre located at 1055 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2L7. Prayers will be held at Holy Rosary Parish, 510 River Ave., at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, February 8, 2008, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary, Father Sam Argenziano officiating. Entombment to follow in San Roberto, Italy. To place On-line condolences or to light a memorial candle in Filomena's memory please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca. MOSAIC FUNERAL, CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 Inkster Blvd. Winnipeg, MB. (204) 275-5555 Family Owned and Operated Service with Respect, Dignity and Flexibility

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 07, 2008