RUSSO, Maria Ercolina

(nee De Ieso)

Born on 1st March 1930 in Pago Veiano, Prov. Benevento, Italy

Passed away peacefully on 31st January 2024

Aged 93 years

Beloved wife of Esquilino (dec)

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Angelo and Carolyn, Sabina and Bruno

Dearly loved Nonna and bis Nonna of Laura, Carla, Michael, Sarah, Simone, Bill, Bianca, Aaron, Jye, Zara, Alexander, Sofia and Dillon

Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews

Mum we have watched you get tired and our hearts were breaking but you are finally at peace.

Ti amo Mamma

To our loving Nonna, we will never forget your strength, stories, cooking and the unconditional love you showed to us always. We will forever miss you, love your grandchildren Laura, Bill, Carla, Michael and Bianca

To Nonna, you were always the best Nonna to us and we will never forget your stories and singing Gira, Gira Tondo with you, love always Zara, Alexander and Sofia

My beautiful Nonna, thank you for teaching me to be a strong woman just like you. Im going to miss your sense of humour and laugh. I will always cherish our memories together. Forever in my heart. Ti voglio bene, Sarah

Sweet dreams Nonna.

I am so proud of the strong woman that you were and all you accomplished in your life. I'll miss your cooking lessons, scavenging for buttons and bringing home seeds and herbs so I could have a garden like yours. But most of all I will miss you. Love you always Simone

The family would like to thank the wonderful nursing staff at the Infinite Care Nursing Home (Klemzig) and Dr Carfora for their loving care of Ercolina

A beautiful life has come to an end, she died as she lived, everyone's friend. A cheerful smile, her heart of gold, the dearest person, this world could hold

Loved and remembered everyday