Obituary of Olimpia Bernardi

BERNARDI, Olimpia (nee Berardi) - Peacefully at the Welland Hospital on October 29th, 2015 surrounded by her family at the age of 94. Predeceased in 2000 by her devoted loving husband Franco of 62 years. Dear mother to Concezio (Iris), Luigi, and Giacomo (Kathy). Loving and affectionate Nona to Stephanie (Paul), David (Dana), Kaitlin (Dwayne) and Justin (Celicia) Bernardi and great Nona to David Jr., Delaney and Zachary. Olimpia was born in Torre Dei Nolfi, P. Aquila, Italia, in 1921. She came to Canada in 1951 with her three sons to join her husband who had arrived in 1949. Predeceased by her parents Concezio and Maria Consiglia (Lo Stracco), brothers Biaggio and Elvino and sister Genoveffa (Lo Stracco). We will always remember her affection, humour, wonderful meals and her stories from Italia. Funeral Details In lieu of flowers the Bernardi family request that any donations be made in her memory by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. The Bernardi family will receive friends and relatives at the WELLAND FUNERAL HOME, 827 East Main St. Welland, Monday, November 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated in the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 3rd at 10 a.m. Father Raymond Fenech Gonzi from St. Mary's Parish will officiate. Entombment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. The family sends a special thank you to the nursing staff at the Welland Hospital 4th Floor East for their care, compassion and kindness. Service Information