MARIA-ANNA ROMANO August 14, 1929 - January 7, 2017 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 9:19 p.m. with her loving family and friends by her side. Beloved wife of 54 years to Alessandro, caring and devoted mother of Angelo (Joann) and Riccardo and proud Nonna to Alessandro. Maria-Anna will be fondly remembered by many family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd. East (west of Bayview Ave.), from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 12th and Friday, January 13th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, 10295 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, on Saturday, January 14th at 11 a.m. The final rite of committal and entombment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (8361 Yonge St., Thornhill). If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences and directions may be found at
www.catholic-cemeteries.com Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 11, 2017.