MADDALENA POZZA
October 6, 1933 – June 25, 2015
Maria Maddalena Pozza (nee Succoli) of Kamloops BC passed away on June 25th, 2015 at 81 years of age.
Maddalena is survived by her loving husband Pietro and two daughters, Christina (Garry) Van Soest of Vernon BC and Elena (Jason) Friesen of Kamloops BC, also grandchildren, Francesca, Katrina and Gerrit Van Soest, Justin and Thomas Friesen.
She was predeceased by her sister Clara and her brother Germano.
Born in Nagarole Italy, mom moved to Canada in 1963 to marry our father Pietro. Prior to her immigration mom had worked two years in Switzerland as a seamstress. She then moved back to her hometown in Italy, opening a restaurant and bar wither mother only to sell the business and move to Canada. Once in Canada and her children were now teenagers mom went back to work as a seamstress, doing alterations.
A special thanks to Dr. Phil Sigalet for his kindness, care and support for our mother and family over the last several years, also the staff of the Pine Grove Care Centre for their compassion and care.
A Celebration of Maddalena’s Life will be held on Monday July 20th, 2015 at 2: 00 PM in the Kamloops Funeral home Chapel.
3 Tributes
Pietro, Christina, Elena and families,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Maddalena. She was one of the ‘special ones’.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Fred & Gail Thompson, and Dana, & Kara
Qualicum Beach/Victoria (formerly Williams Lake)
To Pietro, Christina, Elena and family,
We are so sorry to here of Maddalena’s passing. She was such an amazing lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time..
Willie & Terry Crosina & family
So sad to hear of Maddalena’s passing. She was a great lady and I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts are with you,
Claudia (Ruckert) Holland