Mary FERA

D'ALOISIO, Mary (nee Fera) - In loving memory of Mary D'Aloisio (nee Fera), 98 years who passed away Friday, December 14th, 2007 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Laurentian Site. Mary was born in Celare, Calabria, Italy immigrating to Canada in 1911 settling in Creighton. She married Joseph D'Aloisio in 1928 in Sudbury. They owned and operated successful businesses in the West End for many years. Mary was a devout Roman Catholic and long time and founding parishioner at St. Clement's Church and parish CWL member. Mary was a true matriarch in the West End and a cornerstone to many community groups. She was a founding and life member of the Caruso Club serving as treasurer for 42 years. She was a dedicated member of the IODE and a faithful volunteer at the Memorial Hospital. Mary will be remembered as a dynamic and remarkable woman whose wisdom, effort and love made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother whose light will continue to guide and encourage her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved wife of Joseph D'Aloisio Sr., predeceased 1977. Loving mother of Rose Margaret (husband Dr. Elio Ricci) of Hamilton, Dr. Joseph D'Aloisio (wife Connie) and Dr. Robert D'Aloisio (wife Jean) both of Sudbury. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Christina D'Aloisio (husband Nick Marando), Joseph D'Aloisio (wife Cheryl Harvey), Joseph Ricci (wife Ruth), Christopher Ricci (wife Debbie), Brian Ricci (wife Diane), Mary Louise (husband Paul) Rasiulis, Paula (husband Dr. Curtis) Sorgini, Dr. David D'Aloisio, Gina (husband Joseph) Barberio, Paul (wife Jill) D'Aloisio, John (wife Angela) D'Aloisio and 23 great grandchildren (one predeceased). Dear daughter of Santo and Charina (Aquino) Fera predeceased. Dear sister of Emily Hutton, Rose Black, Ann Syverson, Louis, Stanley and Emile Fera all predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, 39 Walford Rd., Sudbury, Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment in the family plot at Park Lawn Cemetery. Prayers 7:30 p.m. Monday. Donations to the Laurentian Long Term Care Department or charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Friends may call 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. No visitation Tuesday). Flowers, donations and messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org. 10935601