CARMELINA FIORENTINO (SCERBO)

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CARMELINA FIORENTINO (nee SCERBO) In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother, Carmelina Fiorentino, who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2002. Carmelina was born July 29, 1912, in Winnipeg, MB and at approximately eight years of age was taken back to Amato, Italy by her parents. There she was raised in the Italian traditions to be a homemaker, and was well known and esteemed for her grace and beauty. At the age of eighteen, she married Antonio Fiorentino, Maestro of the Amato symphonic Band, and, in his later years, an acclaimed and published poet. Carmelina gave birth to five children in Amato. Then in 1949, she returned to Winnipeg with her husband and children. Carmelina gave birth to two more children, one of whom died at childbirth. In Winnipeg as immigrants, Carmelina and her family overcame many hardships. She devoted herself to her husband and children, and showed herself faithful in all things towards her husband and children through all of lifes trials and tribulations. Her Christian faith maintained her throughout her entire life, and gave her strength, courage, and endurance through all hardship and illness. Carmelina had a beautiful sense of humour that showed her love of life and endeared her to all that knew her. Friends and family delighted in her ways and she left many fond memories. Carmelina was predeceased by her husband Antonio in 1983, and by her brother Anthony Sherbo. Carmelina is survived by her brother Peter Sherbo (Rose) sister Angelarosa Maruca; sister Adelina Sherbo; sister Virginia Cosentino; sister Serafina Cantafio (Joe) and sister-in-law Kay Sherbo. Also left to treasure her love and memory are six children with their spouses and her nineteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; daughter Eleanor Masi (Tony) grandchildren, Mirella, Nuccia, and Frank; great-grandchildren, Carlo, Anna, Tony, Carla, Norina, Nicolette; great-great grandchildren, Braedan, Nicholas; son Frank Fiorentino (Josephine) grandchildren Anthony, Franca (Robert), Elisa (Mark) great-grandchildren, Amanda, Dylan, Frankie, Adriana, Evan, Austin; daughter Delfina Jaffri (Kauser) grandchildren, Kass (Heather), Yasmine, Rubina (Ryan) daughter Maria Volberg (Walter), grandchildren, Ryan (Audrey), David (Sherani), Randall; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kirsten, Nitasha, Devon; son Onofrio Fiorentino (Cheryl) grandchildren, Jamie (Georgina), Jon (Tara) great-grandchild Nadia; daughter Musetta Ritchie (Grant) grandchildren, Grant, Arlen, David, Shea, and Musette. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital for all their tenderness and care. You are all a credit to your profession. We would also like to thank Father Roland Lanoie, chaplain at St. Boniface Hospital, for his prayers, thoughts, and strength. Prayers will be said on Sunday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. also in the Church, with Father Michael Savarimuthu presiding at the Eucharist. Entombment will follow at Holy Angel Mausoleum, Highway 1 East, Navin Rd. Active pallbearers will be Anthony Fiorentino, Jon Fiorentino, Shea Ritchie, Frank Masi, Robert Kiz, and Ryan Volberg. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2H8. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2002