Castrenza (Leone) Fornasa Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Castrenza (Leone) Fornasa (Hamilton, Ontario), who passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Castrenza (Leone) Fornasa to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honour Castrenza's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anna Leone and Vincenzo Leone; and her brothers, Philip Leone, Ignazio Leone (late Judy) and Peter Leone (Pierette).
She is survived by: her husband Francesco Fornasa; her daughter Mary Fornasa; her granddaughter Ann Marie; and her sisters, Antonia Amodeo (late Nicolo) and Mary Zeffiro (Emilio). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 4th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Friscolanti Funeral Home (43 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L2V7). A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Friscolanti Funeral Home Chapel (43 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L2V7). An entombment was held on Thursday, February 5th 2026 at the Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (600 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington, ON L7T1J1).
February 4, 2026
Vincenza & George Elliott Pietra &Nicola Cappello lit a candle