Anna Stilla

Ms. Anna Stilla (nee Marrello), age 89 years, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021, at Hogarth Riverview Manor, with family by her side.

Anna was born November 18, 1931 in Grimaldi, Provincia Cosenza, Italy. Anna was the eldest of a large family among two sisters and two brothers. She married the love of her life, Gennaro, in 1954. Like many others from the same region, Gennaro immigrated to Canada to prepare a place for his family, and she joined him where the family made their home in Port Arthur in 1953. Together they raised their two sons, Pasquale and Albert.

Anna expressed her passion and talent cooking and baking. Anna tirelessly spent her time making the most delicious Italian meals and desserts. Once lunch ended, it was time to begin making dinner. Anna took pride in her cooking and her food was loved by family and friends who joined at her table.

The matriarch of the family, Anna was a devoted woman of strong Faith, and dedicated her time to her family and Devotion. Anna’s dedication to, and love for her family came first and foremost.

Anna was a gifted gardener and spent much of her time at the family farm in Murillo, where she enjoyed time in her greenhouse and garden, tending to her plentiful vegetables, fruit trees and caring for the many animals she and Gennaro shared. She also found joy in travelling with Gennaro to their home in Italy to visit family and friends.

She will be greatly missed by her sons, Pasquale (Peggy) and Albert (Casey); grandchildren Kayla (Bryce Myllyniemi), Brooke (Brodie Smith), AnnMarie (Andrew Makkinga), Bradley (Kiirsti Rathje) and Daniel; great-grandchildren Hayley and Colten Myllyniemi, Letti and Mailyn Stilla, Claire and Parker Makkinga; siblings Vincenza Romano, Antonio Marrello, and Natalina Falbo as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Anna was predeceased by her loving husband, Gennaro; brother, Nardo Marrello; brother-in-law, Luigi Romano; father and mother, Alberto and Maria Marrello; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pasquale and Rosina Stilla.

Funeral Services for the late Ms. Anna Stilla will be held privately for family on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the funeral mass will be celebrated by Anna’s nephew, Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla, followed by a private entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with vigil prayers at 7:00 p.m.

Due to current gathering restrictions, space is limited. Please call the funeral home at 346-9880 to reserve a time to visit.

For those unable to attend in person, both the vigil prayers and funeral service will be streamed live at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca where condolences may be offered as well.

Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone and maintaining social distancing of 6 feet is mandatory for those attending the services.

Should friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Anna’s memory to Parkinson Canada or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.