It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Noreen Crifo (nee Maniscola) on March 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her parents Giacomo and Catarina Maniscola, husband Salvatore (Sam) Crifo (married June 1960 - August 1976) and brothers Joseph and Tom. Graduating from the University of Toronto in Phys Ed, the class of 1956 Noreen was a noted educator in several Scarborough high schools, retiring in 1994 after 30+ years of teaching. Noreen lived a full, active and happy life filled with family, friends, career, travel, theatre, and epicureanism. She will be greatly missed by her children, Sandra Seeney (Chris), Anthony Crifo, Lisa Crifo, and Adrianna Crifo. Noreen will be forever remembered as Nonna by her beloved grandchildren Samantha Seeney, Ben Woodhouse, Charlie Woodhouse, Alex Woodhouse, and Zia/Aunt to her (great) nephews and nieces. Noreen is also survived by her extensive Famiglia including The Crifos, The Batts, The Maniscolas, and The Sorberas.

Friends and family will be received at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 4-4:45, 5-5:45, 6-6:45 and 7-7:45 p.m. (Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be a limitation of the attendees.) Private Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation made in memory of Noreen to the Canadian Sepsis Foundation, Canadahelps.org (Education Charities of Canada) or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made through www.mountpleasantgroup.com

Info: Please note that due to Covid -19 restrictions, the funeral service is by invite only. For friends and family that wish to be a part of the service, there will a live stream link made available at the top of this page at10:45 a.m. (15 minutes prior to the beginning of the service).