Maria Maddalena Pozza (nee Succoli) of Kamloops BC passed away on June 25th, 2015 at 81 years of age.
Maddalena is survived by her loving husband Pietro and two daughters, Christina (Garry) Van Soest of Vernon BC and Elena (Jason) Friesen of Kamloops BC, also grandchildren, Francesca, Katrina and Gerrit Van Soest, Justin and Thomas Friesen.
She was predeceased by her sister Clara and her brother Germano.
Born in Nagarole Italy, mom moved to Canada in 1963 to marry our father Pietro. Prior to her immigration mom had worked two years in Switzerland as a seamstress. She then moved back to her hometown in Italy, opening a restaurant and bar wither mother only to sell the business and move to Canada. Once in Canada and her children were now teenagers mom went back to work as a seamstress, doing alterations.
A special thanks to Dr. Phil Sigalet for his kindness, care and support for our mother and family over the last several years, also the staff of the Pine Grove Care Centre for their compassion and care.
A Celebration of Maddalena’s Life will be held on Monday July 20th, 2015 at 2: 00 PM in the Kamloops Funeral home Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
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