Rachelina (Lina) Marzitelli was born in Morrone del Sannio on March 16, 1929, to Leonardo Faccone and Anna Emilia Iorio.
She was the eldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life, Giuseppe Marzitelli on June 13, 1949. They welcomed two sons, Luigi in 1951 and Antonio (Tony) in 1959. Lina was predeceased by her husband Giuseppe in 2005 and her beloved son Antonio in 2010.
Lina is survived by her son Luigi and daughter-in-law Luciana, her daughter-law Marisa (Daniel), her 5 grandchildren Angela (Chris), Joe (Amanda), Robert (Melissa), Marco (Dorothy), and Nicholas (Christina), and she adored her two great-grandchildren Isaac and Olivia.
Lina loved making Saturday dinners for her family with her famous confetti cookies and chocolate cake that her grandchildren loved so much!
Lina spent the last three years at Villa Carital where she made many new friends and enjoyed many activities. The family wishes to thank the wonderful Staff at Villa Carital for their kindness and loving care of our Mother (Grandmother).
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, July 15, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Villa Carital 3050 Penticton St. Vancouver in Lina's name.