October 1939 - February 2024

Lucia Antonelli was born in Baselice in the Campania region of Southern Italy.

She died in hospital on February 17, 2024, in Ajax, Ontario.

Predeceased by husband Giuseppe; cherished mother to Lina, Leo (Leigh) and Fab (Laurie); and grandmother to Isabel and Olivia. Predeceased by father Vincenzo and mother Rosalia; brothers Michael (Teresa) and Antonio (Esterina); sisters Teresa (Lario) and Amelia; and brother-in-law Tonino (Gemma).

Lucia is survived by brothers Robert (Brenda), Giuliano "Jules" (Joy), and sister Gemma; sisters-in-law Maria (Emilio) and Antonietta (Luigi); and brother-in- law Antonio (Angelina). Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She came to Canada in 1959 and settled in Ajax.

In 1964, she married Giuseppe and they soon started a family.

Daughter Lina arrived in 1965, then Leo in 1967 and finally Fab in 1971. Her family was her greatest joy. Lucia loved nothing more than to feed those she cared about and would never let them leave her home hungry. She was very sociable and enjoyed getting together with family and friends to chat, drink coffee and play games.

Thank you to the dedicated nurses at Lakeridge Health for their great care and support.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lucia are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of their choice.

Friends will be received on Wednesday February 21st, 2024 at the Accettone Funeral Home from 6 - 9 pm And Thursday February 22nd, 2024 from 10 am until the time of service in the chapel at 11 am.