Ivana Petrilli

Ivana Petrilli (nee Parisella)

December 20, 1940 – January 28, 2026

It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Ivana Petrillli (nee Parisella) on January 28, 2026, at the age of 85. Ivana was born in Terracina, Latina, Italy on December 20, 1940, to Achille and Emma Parisella, with whom she is now reunited. She was a loving sister to Eufrasia (predeceased), and Lina.

Ivana leaves behind her beloved husband, Enzo of 64 wonderful years, as well as her daughters, Antonella (Walter), and Nadia (Bruno), who will miss her dearly. She was a doting nonna to Marcello (Roberta), Gino, Valeria (Carlo), Pompeo (Cassandra), and Lisa (Kevin), and was the proud bisnonna of Amedeo, Adamo, Isabella, Matteo, Evelina, Georgia, Nico and Olivia.

Ivana was a woman whose presence was a gift, her radiant smile and infectious laughter had a way of lighting up any room she entered. Her family was her entire world, and she expressed her love through the warmth of her kitchen, where she spent countless hours preparing meals and hosting the gatherings that brought them all together. When she wasn't tending to her family, she could be found in her garden.

Though our grief over losing Ivana is infinite, we find comfort in knowing that her spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home (4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge) on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place in the Ward Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Entombment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.