Stella Mazzacato (Mastandrea) loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 97, on May 24th, 2024, surrounded by family. Stella was born on November 18th, 1926, in Toronto, Ontario to Filomena and Domenic Mastandrea. She grew up in a close-knit family with her sisters Lucy, Anne, Mary, Porzia and brothers Nick and Joe. It was in 1950 when she would meet the love of her life, David Mazzacato.

Stella and David marries on April 28th, 1951. She was a devoted mother who enjoyed going to the theater and always made time for her children. Stella would retire from The Peel Regional Police in 1981 where she worked for 13 years and made a lasting impact on her Superiors and colleagues alike.

When Stella wasn’t working, she enjoyed playing the organ, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She had a warm and welcoming personality and was loved by everyone, and her presence was an inspiration to all who knew her.

She is survived by her 4 children, Patti, Charles (Lizanne), Michael (MaryJane), and LuAnn (Phillip), and her grandchildren, Chris (Selena), Nick (Danielle), Jason (Kerry), Jeremy (Marija), Melanie, David, Michael (Rebekah), Helena and cherished every moment she spent with them as well as her many great grandchildren.

Stella will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, and generous person who made a difference in he lives of so many. Her legacy of love will live on through her family, friends, and the countless people whose lives she touched throughout her life.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 31st, 2024, at Meadowvale Funeral Centre, 7732 Mavis Road, Brampton @ 2:00 pm, followed by a Reception from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.