Elisa Grandilli

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday December 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Devoted and loving wife of Arnold for 63 wonderful years. Proud mother of Danny (Pina) and Lori (Ron). Cherished Nonna of Gabriella (Fravic), Adrian (Rachele), Nadia (Mike), Daniel, Katia, Cassandra (Caesar) and Madalena. Loving Bis-Nonna of Charlotte. Elisa will be sadly missed by her many family and friends.

Born in the small village of Torella Italy to parents Francesco and Domenica. In 1954 the Di Placido family uprooted their lives and made the move to Canada.

Elisa worked as a talented hairdresser. She loved interacting with her clients and made many friends. It was some of these friends that introduced her to the love of her life Arnold.

The young couple married in 1962 and started their family shortly thereafter. Arnold and Elisa enjoyed the warm weather of the Caribbean and Mexico.

Elisa was an avid gardener and would spend hours tending to her plants and vegetables.

Our mother was taken from us away to soon, but her love will be with us forever.

Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home (4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge) on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:30a.m. with the Interment to follow at Westminster Cemetery. A

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated.

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