Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, at the Van Daele Nursing Home on Wednesday November 15, 2006 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Luigi Caruso. Devoted mother of the late Orlando Caruso (Ida), Carmela Mazzuca (Camillo), Mike Caruso (Yolanda), Maria Medaglia (Guido), Alfred Caruso and Franca Pino (Guerino). Step-mother of the late Mario Caruso. Dear mother-in-law of the late Vittorio Mazzuca. Cherished nonna of Emily (Scott), Mary-Lou (Leo), John (Brenda), Mark (Jaclyn), Louis (Mirella), Joseph (Tina), Steven (Raea), Michael (Colette), Rose (Michael), Tony (Sheila), Alba (Glenn ), Lori and Danny (friend Michele). Special great nonna of 22. Daughter of the late Teresa and Nicola Mannarino. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Giuseppe Mannarino (Maria), Pasquale Mannarino (Antonia), Angela Florio (Giuseppe), Rosa Gallo (Girolamo) and Antonio Mannarino. Sister-in-law and friend of Frances Caruso and Antonia Caruso. Predeceased by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Frank Caruso, Salvatore Caruso (Maria) and Giovanni Caruso (Antonia). Emilia will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Veronica's Church on Saturday November 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ron Ambeault officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the Van Daele Residents' Council or St. Veronica's Church Building Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the management and staff of the Van Daele Nursing Home, especially the 2nd floor staff, for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Emilia and her family.
