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Carmel Zumbo Maria (Bonfa) D'Agostino Maria Bonfa was born in Samo, Reggio Calabria, the youngest child of Teresa and Antonio Bonfa. She was one of five children. Her actual birth took place on the 24th December 1925 but it was later officially registered as 1st January 1926. Maria grew up during difficult pre and post war times. As Maria grew up she was sent to the local dressmaker to be taught to sew and make fine dresses, blouses, shirts and was also taught embroidery. They called her“ a Sarta,” which means the dressmaker. She later married Antonio D'Agostino on 17th August 1947. In 1949, her first child Vittoria was born in Samo. Maria then left her home town with her young baby and joined Antonio who had migrated to Argentina to start a new life. They built a home and lived in Argentina for seven years. Maria always said how much she loved the people, the language and the life there. Three more children were born, Gianni (who died an infant) Teresa and Jose. They saw no future for their children in South America, so in 1956 they migrated to Australia where Maria joined her sister Antonia and her two brothers Vincenzo and Stefano in Melbourne. From 1958 life was filled with extended family as they all lived closely together in four consecutive houses in Albert Street, Moonee Ponds. Carmel was born, followed later by Tony and now the family was complete. Maria stayed home being the homemaker, taking care of the children, making their clothes and knitting jumpers, cooking and conducting household chores. There they visited with many paesani who lived nearby. The family was changing, the children grew up and married and one by one the eleven grandchildren came along. Angela, Stefano, Giuseppe, Anthony, Lauren, Michael, Stefanie Rachel, Emily, Isabella and Thomas. Maria was always a doting grandmother who babysat and just loved having her grandchildren around. The family spent many Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons sharing coffee and biscuits, playing cards, watching movies and having good times. Maria loved her children and grandchildren and greeted them with 'Mangiasti? ' inviting them to sit down and have food and coffee. Her sister and brothers were often there too and fun was had by all. The grandchildren then started their own families and Maria's joy increased seeing the birth of five great grandchildren, Dante, Lucinda, Leon, Orlando and Ava. She always loved the babies and would sing in Spanish to them. In her later years Maria went on to love her walking and could power walk around Queens Park for seven laps, she was pretty strong and it was a test to keep up with her. With the passing time, Maria had her health problems. She was a strong woman who put up with a lot of pain and discomfort and faced it bravely, doing the best she could. In 2010, Maria was diagnosed with dementia, she managed at home with help from her family. Antonio was Maria's support during that time but unfortunately he was stricken with prostate cancer. When he became terminally ill in 2015, they both went into aged care. In 2016, when Antonio passed away, they had been married for 68 years. What an achievement! Maria continued on without him, her health deteriorating but she still managed to smile and even though she was confined to a wheelchair, she still sewed and knitted and enjoyed the company of the family, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved to visit nonna. At the end, Maria faced her final health problem, after a short say in the Footscray Hospital, her heart was failing. In the early hours of 26th September 2017, she peacefully passed away, joining Antonio and her siblings which all had predeceased her. Maria had been a strong woman, with a softness and gentleness towards all and especially her loved ones and so she leaves behind a loving example of mother, nonna and great nonna to her family.
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Cara Mamma, Non mi dimentico mai tutti i belli giorni che passamo insiemi. Quanto ti vogliamo bene, oggi domani e sempre. Riposa in pace assieme con Papa. Da Carmela e famiglia xxx
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Treasured memories from the grandchildren When asked what they will cherish about their Nonna here is what was recalled. Rachel said ” I will always remember her beautiful blue eyes.” Angela remembers nonna marking fabric with soap, cutting and sewing clothes whenever she uses scissors to cut paper. And also how nonna would rock and sing the grea...
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🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Miss you mum and always will...you were one and only....Teresa give Dad a kiss for me and pray for us all as we pray for you
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🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Cara Mamma per prima ti devo chiedere scusa che non ero li atenerte la mano sentire il tuo ultimo respiro. I ricordi sono tanti ere una mamma affettuosa io non posso dimenticari i bei giorni passat. Ti o voluto tanto bene e tu lo cambiarvi con tutti noi . Mamma adesso riposa in pace insieme a Papa. Ti vogliamo tanto b...
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mum it is the first Sunday we won't be together having coffee, we miss you so much! God bless you always. Now you and Dad are together. Keep watching over us till we are all together again. Love always, Carmel xxx
I will always remember you mamma bella. Your smile, your blue eyes, your big heart. It won't be the same without you anymore....rest in peace until we meet again. Love you always, Mela xxxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mum today dad has been gone for 21 months...you have each other...look after us from above...love Teresa
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma dormi in pace ... mi mancherai tanto. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma uno mese e passato gia. Tempo vola tanto presto. Sembra strano che non sei qua piu. Dio ti benedica per sempre. Ora stai vicino papa, riposati assieme in pace. Tante baci da Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower We are sad today because it has been one month since you left us suddenly. I know you were a great age but you seemed to still have much life in you. We will remember all those times spent together with laughter and know that you are with Dad and your loved ones so that is comforting. Please pray for us all here a...
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Remembering you and dad this coming all souls day. Rest In Peace forever. We miss you so much. love Carmel xxxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower A due mese ...ancora mi sembra strano che tu non c’e qua piu. Mi mancherai tanto. Riposa in pace mamma cara. Un giorno ci vediamo n’altra volta. Tante baci da Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mum you left us without fuss or fanfare but that was your way....two months gone and we miss you ...always will Love you Mum forever.. Teresa
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma 92 anni oggi ... auguri. To ricordiamo con affetto. Grazie per tutto che hai fatto per noi. Riposa in pace Dio ti benedica sempre. Mamma quanto ti voglio bene, oggi domani e sempre! xxx Mela
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Buon Natale Mamma. Questa e la prima Natale senza te. Stai traquilla assieme Papa. Guardate noi sempre e statte vicino. Vi pensiamo in queste giorni di festa con tanto affetto. Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Tre mese oggi....sempre nei miei pensieri. Riposa in pace mamma cara.xx Mela
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Buon anno ....2018. Ti penso sempre riposa in pace. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mum, you had a birthday, we missed you, Christmas we missed you and New Year, missing you. Rest in peace thanks for all your love and wonderful guidance. Kiss Dad for us..so sadly missed and never forgotten. Love Teresa
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Four months gone ...miss your smile and happy disposition mum. Rest In Peace with dad... watch over us. Love always, Carmela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower A red rose for you today on four months gone mum you are sorely missed. Love to you Teresa
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma ...your smile is always in my mind. Missing you everyday. Five months have passed already. Rest In Peace you are not forgotten. Love always Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mum you left us over five months ago and you lwill always be missed. But you are always with us in our hearts and minds...you can never fade from our lives nor will dad...love you both forevermore
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Cara Mamma sei mese sono passate gia Sembra como uno sogno che sei stata qui. Mancherai di noi tutti. Riposa in pace con Papa. Ti vogliamo been per sempre. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Buona Pasqua Mamma! Riposa in pace questa e la prima senza te. Dio ti benedica sempre. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mum, I meant seven months without you....never mind it could be seven years or seventeen...doesn't seem real. Love Teresa
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mum, we are getting to six months without your presence which we dearly loved to be in. Who can count the times we had a coffee and a laugh!! Those were the best of times. Remember us here plodding along without you or dad, saddened we cannot talk or see you. We pray you are at peace with Dad and your loved ones and ...
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma quanto ti voglio bene...come la canzone. Oggi fa sette mese. Riposa in pace. Mi mancherai. Con affetto sempre. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma ti penso oggi otto mese da tua partenza. Sei sempre nella mia mente. Dio ti benedica ...Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mum I miss you today and everyday. It is 9 months but it seems even longer. Thank you for all you did for us. We can never forget. Your niece Maria has joined you now also. May you and all our relatives rest together in peace until we meet again, love Carmel xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mum time is fleeting and lots is happening.. cousin Maria is gone and probably with you all now. Please watch over the family and keep everyone safe as they go through their health struggles. Know that we always think of you in our daily lives and miss your warm presence and guidance. Sleep in peace with dad..Lov...
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🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma Bella ...another month has passed and soon it will be a year. Cannot believe it still. Rest In Peace and know how much you are missed. Love, Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma another month goes by. Eleven months today. Remembering you always. Rest In Peace. Love Carmel xxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma un anno e passato tanto presto. Mi mancherai ogni giorno. Ti penso sempre e mi ricordo tutto I belle cose che mi hai insegnato. Riposa in pace assieme papa. Carmela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Today is another month gone by... miss you and think of you all the time. I will bring you flowers from my garden. Rest In Peace. Carmel xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Ti penso oggi mamma. Riposa in pace assieme Papa. Ti voglio bene assai come la canzone. Mela xxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Fourteen months today...time is passing quickly. Miss you everyday. Thinking of you and dad.rest easy. Love, Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Tanti auguri...Happy Birthday Mamma! Today you would have been 93 years old. Miss you very much. God bless you always. Thank you for being my mother who did everything for me. Love, Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma today is another month without you passing by. I remember so much about our life together and miss you more. Thank you for everything. Love you Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma riposa in pace...naltro mese sta passando. Ti voglio bene. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Eighteen months have passed already and I miss you everyday. Thank you for all you did and shared with me. Rest In Peace till we meet again. Love, Carmel xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Buona Pasqua Mamma! Ti penso sempre.... ti voglio bene. Riposa in pace non mi dimentico mai.Mela xx
Mamma stai sempre vicina. I will always remember you and love you always, Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Another month goes by and it is always hard to think you are gone. Miss you very much. Love you always, Carmel ....rest peacefully.
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma ti penso oggi e mi mancherai tanto...ti voglio bene riposa in pace...Mela xxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma twenty three months have passed since you left us and it is still hard to believe. I miss you everyday. Your words and deeds come to me at various times and make me smile. Thank you for all you did for me. Miss you very much. Love Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma I miss you. It is two years since you left us. May you always rest easy knowing you are loved xxx Mela
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Quanto ti voglio bene oggi e sempre. Riposa in pace mamma bella xxx Mela
Rest In peace Mamma... remembering you today. xxx Mela
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Cara Mamma ti voglio bene e mi mancherai tanto. Ti penso sempre. Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Buon Natale ...ti penso e mi ricordo dei Giorni passati. Mela xxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Ti penso sempre mamma bella. Grazie per tutti sacrifici ...Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Remembering you today as it is another month gone by. Rest easy mum, we won’t forget you. Carmel x
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Bella mamma ...miss you all the time. Wish you were here still and we could spend time talking once again. Another month goes by. Love you always, Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma naltro mese passa sensa te. Ti penso tutti giorni, non mi posso dimenticare. Riposa in pace assieme papa xx Mela
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Buona Pasqua Mamma...ti penso oggi. Mi mancherai tanto. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Another month goes by and I think if you mum. I miss you. Rest easy love Carmel x
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma quanto mi mancherai ti penso oggi e sempre. Ti voglio bene. Naltro mese passa. Riposa in pace. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma ti penso sempre. Ti voglio bene e mi mancherai. Riposa in pa e. Mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Mamma ti penso oggi e sempre. Naltro mese passa ...ti voglio bene! Riposa in pace xx Mela
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Scusa mamma oggi mi ricordo che naltro mese e passato gia. Il tempo passa presto. Ti penso sempre. Riposa in pace con papa. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Rest In Peace Mamma oggi fa tre anni. Non posso credere che hanno passate gia. Mi mancherai oggi giorno. Ti penso sempre. Riposa in pace bella mamma! Mela xxx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Ti penso oggi naltro mese passa. Grazie per tutto mamma mi mancherai tanto. Riposa in pace. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Ti penso oggi e sempre.... mi mancherai. Riposa in pace mamma. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma oggi e tuo 95mo compleanno...auguri. Ti penso con affetto sempre. E Natale e sempre mi Ricordo i feste che passamo assieme. Tanto baci...Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Ti penso oggi mamma. Naltro mese passa. Riposa in pace e grazie per tutto che mi hai date. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma ti penso sempre e passa Il tempo presto. Riposa in pace assieme papa. Grazie per tutto che hai fatto per me. Mi mancherai tanto. Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma naltro mese passa e ti penso con affetto. Riposa in pace con Papa. Ti voglio sempre bene. mela xx
🕯 Carmel Zumbo lit a candle Ti penso gggi e sempre Mamma Mela xx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Happy Mother’s Day mamma ti penso sempre ma oggi e speciale! Grazie per tutto che hai fatto per noi. Riposa in pace. Ti voglio bene. Mela xxx
🌷 Carmel Zumbo gave a flower Mamma oggi passa naltro mese e ti penso con affetto. Riposa in pace xxxMela
Mamma ti penso sempre. Quando cucino faccio come te…grazie per tutti i tue lessione. Riposa in pace. Mela xx
Cara Mamma, Ti penso sempre, oggi e tuo compleanno e come mi mancherai. Tua bella sorrisa e la tua gentilezza. Riposa assieme papa in pace per eterno xxx Melai
Mamma ti penso oggi naltro mese passa…tutti i tuoi sacrifici per noi. Grazie per tutto! Riposa in pace. Mela xxx
Mamma ti penso oggi e sempre. Voglio ritornare in dietro per passate naltro giorno con te. Ti voglio bene Mela xx
Mamma ti penso sempre. Voglio tornare in dietro naltra volta per passare un giorno assieme con te. Riposa in pace xx Mela
Mamma ti auguro HappyMother's Day ti penso sempre riposa in pace x
Ti penso oggi mamma bella! Sempre sia con me. Mela xx
Mamma oggi fa sette anni senza te. Ti pensa sempre con affetto. Riposa in pace. Mela xxx
I miss you mum it is seven years today. Rest on peace.
Mamma Bella ti pensi oggi and mi recordo Di tutti i belli giorni assiemi. Ora che Mia la nostra piccola nipotina. Spero che dio Di Benedict sempre
Oggi e tuo compleanno e ti penso con affetto. Mamma bella! Riposa contenta e in pace. Ti voglio bene per sempre.
Buon Natale Mamma xx
Mamma oggi e giorno della mamma. Ti penso con affetto. Grazie per tutto non mi psso dimenticare di te! Ti voglio bene. Mela xxx