Maria (née Spadafora) FILICE

Maria Filice (née Spadafora) passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1938, in Cosenza, Italy, Maria was the cherished wife of Francesco for over 65 years, and a proud and loving mother to her sons, Peter (Nancy) and Carlo (Lesley). She was a devoted Nonna to Alyssa (and her fiancé Adam) and Kevin. Maria was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Carmine (Erminia), Concetta (Francesco), Ida (Michele), and Giuseppe (Cecilia). She will be lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, Carmela (late Vincenzo), brother-in-law, Santino and Cecilia in Canada, and late sister-in-law, Gina. Also in Italy, she is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, the late Ignazio (Esterina), Ida (late Antonio), Giuseppe (late Elodia), and Eugenio (Emilia), as well as her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Italy and Canada. Maria will be fondly remembered as an exceptional cook and baker, whose kitchen was truly the heart of her home. Arrangements are being handled by Bay Gardens Funeral Home.