Anna Pellizzaro

Passed away on January 27, 2009 in Edmonton while surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Selva di Trissino, Italy. She strived through difficult times during the war in Northern Italy and acquired a great strength that she carried throughout her whole life. She first met her husband, Silvio, on the front steps of the town hall in Trissino. They were later married in 1949. Anna immigrated to Canada in 1957 to create a wonderful new life in Victoria, BC for herself and her family. She spent many years working outside the home at the Glenshiel and was loved by many there. At home, she took pride in her garden and its abundance of fruits and vegetables. We will all miss her exceptional skills of preparing traditional Italian meals. Anna loved socializing with family and friends, playing cards, knitting and spent most of her retirement dedicated to lovingly caring for her husband. She taught her children and grandchildren great lessons of love; to have strength and endurance through all times. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Silvio in 2003 and is survived by her three children, Irma (Gerald), Rosetta (Dave) and Joe (Patti). She has eight grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Adrian, Lisa, Monica, Sergio, Hollie, Samantha, Marco and Alexandra. She also has four great-grandchildren, Emilie, Naomi, Ariana and Jacob. Surviving brothers and sisters in Italy are Teresina (Berto), Gianni (Rosetta) and Giulietta (Franco). Anna will be sadly missed by her family and friends who will lovingly remember her always. Ciao for now Mom/Nonna, we love you! “Anyway…”

A Prayer Service will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Blanshard & View Streets on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:00 Noon. Entombment entrusted to Royal Oak Burial Park. Reception to follow at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.