PETRAROIA, ROSANNA (Née DiFruscia) – Peacefully, at Hospice Niagara on Friday, April 11, 2025 just weeks after her 78th birthday. Beloved wife to the late Raymond for 55 years. Devoted Mom to Remo (Kara), Anrita (Randy) D'Angela, Julie (Osman) Erzinclioglu and predeceased by her son Mario (2010). Loving Nonna to the absolute lights of her life, Tanner, Brady, Annarose and Ezmi. Rosanna is survived by her sister Antonietta (Cristino) Ruggi. Zia Rosa will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and Italy. Rosanna was a deeply dedicated Catholic, who spent her lifetime caring for others, most importantly her cherished grandchildren. She was most known for never letting anyone go hungry, as she enjoyed cooking for her family. She was also a noted seamstress. Visitors will be received at BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME 2 Regent Street, Thorold on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 2:00- 5:00 PM with Vigil prayers recited at 1:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church 21 Queen Street South, Thorold on Monday at 11 AM. Rite of Committal Lakeview Cemetery. Donations in Rosa's memory in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Niagara or Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, and may be left along with online condolences at www.bocchinfusofh.com
Special thanks to all of the exceptional staff and volunteers at Hospice Niagara, not only for the kindness and care shown to Rosanna but also the compassion extended to her family during Rosa's time spent there.
Bocchinfuso Funeral Home
Bocchinfuso Funeral Home
Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary Church
Lakeview Cemetery
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