PERSI, Maria ~ peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Rapelje Lodge, Welland on Monday, August 19, 2013 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Tommaso "Gino" Persi (1997). Loving mother of her only child, Anne Marie and her husband Andrew Gomme. Nonna and Bis Nonna will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Avery (John), Melissa (Tony), Kaitlyn, and Morgan and by her great grandchildren Jayla, Brody, Lily and her newest great grandchild to arrive in late December. Predeceased by her parents and siblings. Maria dearly loved her family, especially the "little ones" and enjoyed cooking for them all.