MEZZATESTA, Daniela – Suddenly at home, Daniela died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Dani Mezzatesta for 32 years. Loving daughter of Marisa and late Luigi Stirpe. Dear sister of Renzo Stirpe (Sherri Chopp), Sarnia and sister-in-law of Lynda Orlando, Sarnia and Lora Porter (Ron), Kitchener. Daughter-in-law of Rosa and the late Tony Mezzatesta. Cherished aunt to Ambar & Lexi Phillion, Melina & Giulio Stirpe, Sarnia and Michael Orlando, Toronto and Tara Porter, Vancouver.
Daniela was a teacher and principal for 34 years for the Catholic School Board and served on the Principal Council. Her passion was education and the children she taught, always putting them first. She loved the outdoors and being in her garden. Daniela was a wonderful cook and baker. She will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Monday, March 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, March 5th at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Noelle’s Gift to Children, P.O. Box 3334, Sarnia Main, Sarnia, N7T 8G6 or St. Vincent de Paul, 106 East St., Sarnia, N7T 3R1. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com