The Tonetta Tribute

By Sandra Nardi

The Tonetta Tribute

This tribute is for our Mum Tonetta. She was diagnosed with an aggressive Gliosarcoma in June 2023 whilst holidaying in Italy with our Dad and family. Mum had to undergo surgery in Italy, and was unable to travel back home to Australia until given the all clear to fly. Post operation, it left Mum paralysed down her left side and wheelchair bound. The past 2.5 years, Dad became Mum’s full time carer, and on the 9th February 2026, our Mum sadly lost her battle to this terrible disease we call cancer.

Our Mum was the most amazing and caring woman, and always put everyone else first. Now, we want to honour her, by naming this fundraiser to raise funds for brain cancer research. 

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We're on a mission to support the brilliant researchers working hard to find a cure for brain cancer.

Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot to us!

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Thank you to you all

Wednesday 11th Mar
A massive thank you to all who have kindly donated to our tribute in behalf of my mum Tonetta. 
This has been such an overwhelming time for us all, and we wanted to honour her in the best way we know how. Doing what she loved, by helping others and giving to people who need it. We are so grateful to you all xx
Yours truly 
Sandra Nardi 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Fam. Nasso Domenico E Figli, Franco, Pino E Paride Con Le Rispettive Famiglie

Lontani… ma vicini nel vs dolore. Il nostro pensiero va a tutti Voi. Ci sentiamo fortunati per aver potuto trascorrere delle bellissime giornate insieme a Tonetta, giornate che rimarranno scolpite nei nostri cuori. Un forte abbraccio da zio Domenico Nasso (zio Mico) e dai figli Franco, Pino e Paride con le rispettive famiglie.

$527.50

Adam, Ellen Olympia And Ines

The best Mum and Nonna you could ever get. Xx

$527.50

George Nardi

On the 9/2/2026 God took the love of my life and best friend.Rest in peace my Love

$500

Kaitlan & Tanielle Clark

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Mia Cruisers Car Club

Sincere condolences from us all at the MIA Cruisers Car Club 💜

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Maria & Rocci Disalvatore

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Vera And Marcello Nadile

Dear Compare George, Sandra, Adam and family. We loved our beautiful cousin and Comare Tonetta. God will take to Paradise a place of great love and peace. She was kind, warm, gentle, generous and will always have a special place in our hearts. We send our love and hope this small contribution in honour of Tonetta will help someone else suffering with brain cancer.

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Symone Gullo

Bless yr bful mumma (x)

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Granny

Condolences to George and family. RIP Tonetta 🌹

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Michael&lucy Nardi

RIP ❤️❤️❤️

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Frank & Sue

Hi Sandra, I just like to say to you and your family, your mum would be so proud of you guys the service was such a beautiful tribute to your mum may god bless you and keep you safe!!♥️♥️

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Pat And Helen Cassone

Forever in our hearts - we love you Tonetta.

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Francesco And Antonietta Nardi

Ci stringiamo a voi nel ricordo e nel dolore per la persona speciale quale era la nostra cara Antonietta che e venuta a mancare troppo presto. Dagli zii Nardi Francesco, Antonietta con i figli e le rispettive famiglie.

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Peter & Josie Cirillo

Forever in our hearts ♥️

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Comare Lozza & John Vitucci

You will always be in our hearts and you’ll never be forgotten. RIP our beautiful friend Tonetta. 💔 Sending love and strength to George, Adam, Sandra, Ellen and her two beautiful granddaughters Olympia and Ines. xx

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Justina Ceccato

RIP Tonetta 🙏❤️

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Jess, Tim, Pippa & Tullie Sullivan

In loving memory of our Aunty Tonetta - she was compassionate and caring. Her warmth touched the hearts of everyone she met. Aunty Tonetta embodied unconditional love, always ready with an open heart and helping hand. You will be forever missed and deeply adored. Xx

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Leeton United Football Club

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending you love, strength, and comfort. From all of us at Leeton United Football Club

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Anna Nardi

Tonetta fly high in peace and love RIP 💐

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Stephen Tynan

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Carmel Alampi

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Joyce & Teresa Savva

To George, Sandra and family We are sending you all love, prayers and strength at this time of grief. Tonetta was and always will be a special person to us and she will never be forgotten xxxx

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Giuseppe Bruzzese

Con tanto affetto vi siamo vicini in questo momento di grande dolore, un abbraccio dalla famiglia Bruzzese Giuseppe

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Sandra Nardi

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Melina Nardi

Our sincere condolences to you all, thinking of you at this difficult time. Tonetta was a beautiful lady and we will cherish our memories together xx

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Al And Sandie Nardi & Family

Strength, love and hugs to you all. You are in our prayers. xx

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Fran Artese

Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Tonetta, you fought as hard as you could and it’s just not fair. You were kind, gentle, compassionate a beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend… the world is definitely a sadder place without you in it. But heaven has gained a new angel ( still way too early though). What a beautiful way to honour your memory & I hope that there will be a cure very soon. Rest easy beautiful lady ❤️🌺

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Peta

Tonetta You friendship and acceptance will be my forever memory of you. Pere xx

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Alana Demamiel

Our sincere condolences to all the family, Tonetta was a beautiful lady that always had a smile

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Teresa Amato

❤️

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Dom And Liz Fondacaro

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Anonymous

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Bronwyn And Michael Piccolo

Love you xxxx.

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Angela Cartisano

Sending love and prayers 🙏 Our Beautiful Friend Tonetta RIP ♥️ Ange,Vincent & Victoria

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Concetta Mazzitelli

Dear Zia Micuccia, George and all the Nardi and Fiumara and Rombola families we are with you in the loss of our dear cousin beautiful Tonetta Nardi. Sending love and prayers.

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Michael And Leeanne Kidd

Thoughts and prayers at this sad time may Tonetta rest peacefully 🙏

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Anna Rosa

Sending love to you all....RIP bella Tonetta ❤️

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Vicki Magann

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Connie Natdi

Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers ❤️

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Emma C

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Michael And Josephine Di Genova

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all ❤️

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Francesco & Victoria Scali

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Elle Vearing

Fly high my beautiful friend🧡 I will forever treasure your friendship ❤️

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Kate And Owen Ocallaghan

The most beautiful lady taken way too soon x Sending you our love Owen and Kate

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Anonymous

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Tony Pizzolante

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Frank And Ginette Nardi

Tonetta’s love and kindness to all will always be remembered. May she rest in Gods care.

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Brian And Libby Bailey

Sending love and prayers to George and all Tonetta's family xx

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Todd Dee Williams

Thinking of you all and sending so much love and support on the loss of your beautiful Mum. ❤️❤️❤️

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Tom & Melanie Kropp

So many memories of Tonetta, blessed to have felt her joy and radiance. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday xoxo

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Stephen & Jenny Light

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Pauline & Andrew

Our sincere condolences to you all. Rest peacefully Tonetta 🩷

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Dean & Melissa Bennett

Thinking of you all . Love and prayers to all your family . RIP beautiful Tonetta

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Pecotic Family

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Fred Artese

To George Adam and Sandra and family my condolences thinking of you Tonetta was a beautiful soul who will always be in your hearts forever God bless

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Frank & Bente Scarfone

Sending you all our love and prayers ❤️

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Compare Salvatore & Commare Lina Filocamo

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Dominic And Melissa Filocamo And Family

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Victor&franca & Compare Andrew Nardi

Forever in our hearts

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Chris And Rob O’callaghan

Thinking of you all at this very sad time xx Sending much love and hugs xx

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Anonymous

Just one of many to have had a kind word and smile from this lovely Lady. RIP and sincere condolences to all her loved ones.

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Helen & Gordon Files

A beautiful soul who was treasured by so many. Our love & condolence to all the family. X

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Chelsea, Pauly & Christian Xx

Our sincere condolences George, Sandra, Adam & family, our thoughts & prayers are with you always, her kindness & love who touched many lives will forever live on ❤️

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Muriel + Allan Eurell

In remembrance of a darling friend x

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Leigh & Jacinda Smith

In loving memory to a beautiful lady who will be deeply missed. Sending love to all of Tonetta's family. xx

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Anonymous

Thoughts are with you Sandra, George and Adam x

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Domenic & Paula Mercuri

Thinking of you all during this difficult time

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Andrew Costa

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Teresa Filocamo - Nardi

My deepest sympathy Compare George, Adam, Sandra and families on the passing of beautiful Comare. Such a beautiful, loving, caring lady gone way too soon. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time 🙏🏼❤️💔😘

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Maria And Family

In Memory of a selfless, caring and loving friend. Rest in Peace our dear Tonetta, we will miss you dearly. Maria, Ellie, Grace, Clancy and of course your loving Tobi xx

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Comare Tania And Dakota ❤️

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Maria

Sorry for your loss, Sandra ❤️

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Rosetta Mercuri

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Cath & Darren Tuckett

May this small gesture honour a life so deeply cheerished - RIP Tonetta 💔💫

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Abbie

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Margaret Severino

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Marcel Guidolin

RIP🙏

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Di

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George Maria Nardi

RIP beautiful Tonetta

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Laura Nadile

Dear Sandra, George Adam and family, Our heartfelt condolences, we will never forget how special our times were with Tonetta, her hospitality and company will be so missed. Tonetta was so lucky to have the most incredible supportive family and husband during the difficult times. Lots of love Laura Dylan & Jesse

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Jenw

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John & Gabriella Strano

Thinking of you all at this terribly sad time of the lost of beautiful Tonetta Love from John and Gabriella Strano

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Anonymous

Thinking of you Sandra and family at this sad time.

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Anonymous

RIP Tonetta

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Michael & Tina Nardi

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Joe, Shell, Macey And Jackson Calipari

Sending our love and support during this heartbreaking time in your lives xo

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Marie, Josh, Harrington + Jordan Eurell

Aaaaaand this is the other part Sandra! Lol!

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Pat & Kellie Fiumara

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Angela Scott And Family

Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. May you find comfort in the many memories made with beautiful Tonetta. Heaven has another Angel xx

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Anonymous

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Michael Fondacaro

RIP Tonnetta 🙏🕊 kind, sweet and generous of your time to everyone. You will be missed. Condolences to George, Adam, Sandra and family ❤️

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Di D.

❤️

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Elissa Steele

Donating in memory of your beautiful Mum xx

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Chris And Cheryl Butler

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Tony And Paulina Violi

Condolences to you all. RIP beautiful Tonetta 🙏

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Debbie Walker

Love to you all .❤️

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Chantelle Schmidt

Another beautiful soul taken from this world too soon! Sending all our love! Chantelle and Luke ❤️❤️

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Rita Pirrottina

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Maria Borgese

💕💕

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Bev & Grahme Fitzsimon

Rip lovely Tonetta 💕

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Joe & Maria Iannelli

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Cathy And Carmelo Bruzzese

RIP Tonetta🙏💙

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Anthony Stipo

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, mum was such a beautiful lady and will be missed. Sending my sincere condolences, Anthony Stipo and Ben

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William Pizzolante

❤️

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Jackie Hanby

What a beautiful way to honour such a beautiful and caring person who had a smile that would light up the main street and any dark room even through her illness forever loved and missed x

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Anonymous

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Nicole

Thinking of you n your family at this time. Your mum was the apple of your dad’s eye. 🙏🏻

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Anonymous

Remembered always

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Marian Aliendi

Thinking of you all ❤️

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Ray & Lou

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Denise Mcgrath

Dear Sandra and family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your precious Tonetta. May she rest in peace in the arms of angels. Thinking of you in this time of great sorrow. Much love Denise

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Carolyn & Stewart

❤️💐

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Sarina Nadile

One of the sweetest and kindest souls that I knew. Being around her was like a warm hug. She fought hard and will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Tonetta ❤️

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Gilda Papasidero

Thinking of you all 💝

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Anonymous

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Sharon Westbrook

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Ellyse Wilson

Thinking of you Sandra , your mum was a beautiful soul xxx

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Rae Elwin

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Anonymous

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Carmel & Joe Tomarchio

Our condolences to George, Adam, Sandra and families. Tonetta was a beautiful kind person who loved life, her family and friends. She always had kind words. Love and hugs xxx RIP

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Emily Goodall

In loving memory of Tonetta. She was a beautiful person xx

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Willow Lyons

RIP Tonetta angel in the sky🕊️🤍 tell everyone I said hi🤍

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Joey & Gab Petulla

❤️❤️

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Debbie Evans

Sending my love to all the family ❤️

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Anonymous

Sending you all lots of love and support. A beautiful lady who will be missed by many.

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Meg Collins

Special love to you.

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Lisa And Dean Shrimpton

Dear George, Sandra and Marie Sending you lots of love and hugs for loss of a special person. We had lots of fun when she helped me shopping for clothes at the shop. I used to enjoy our chats.. xx

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Julie And Garry Heath

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Andrea, Justin & Matteo Dubyna

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Kim & Colleen Stanton

❤️❤️

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Golden Chicken

Tonetta was a pure sole, always thought of others and loved by all. Tonetta will be terribly missed Grace Capaldi @ Denis Fondacaro

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Mario And Cathie Petulla

RIP special lady. You will be missed by so many xxx

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Ange Franco

♥️🪽♥️

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Marianne Roach

In loving memory of your beautiful mum, Tonetta. Her strength and the kindness she shared will never be forgotten.

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Dom & Tiarna Fiumara

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Tonetta And Frank Iannelli And Family

Our dearest Tonetta, thank you for always being a beautiful friend to all of us. You will always be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Love always, Frank, Tonetta, Anthony, Andrea, Laura and Chris. 💗🙏

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Susie Raso

🕊️ In memory of a beautiful woman taken from us too soon. Heartfelt prayers to anyone and everyone touched by this disease 🕊️

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Paul And Julie Maytom

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Nick & Zina Rendina

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Mella

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Toni Moore

Sincere condolences to you and the family.

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Beck Vdh

Keep fighting mate

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Jodie

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Nicolette

❤️‍🩹

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Julie Knott

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Andrew Tiffen

Love you guys.

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Anthony Gatt

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Anthony and Glyness xx

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Diana Scarfone

Thinking of you all. Rest east beautiful Tonetta 🤍🕊️

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Alf And Norina

Condolences to George , Adam , Sandra and family.x

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Eleanor

A beautiful soul gone too soon. I will be always grateful for our friendship. I will never forget her.. forever in my heart ❤️ love you Tonetta. Fly high 🌹

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Eiley A

As surely as day follows night and spring follows winter,life does follow grief and what a beautiful gift to give during your grief,something for someone that has never been met,what a gracious heart and a beautiful legacy for your mum

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Nancy Maybon

Thinking of you all with love xxx

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Maple Lane Boutique

No words just love ❤️

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Helen Paterson

💗

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Belinda Petrie

Tonetta was such a beautiful, caring, compassionate lady who will be missed by many.

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Sandy Meyer

Loving thoughts for a beautiful lady

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Frances Bordignon

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Susan Killham

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Anonymous

I believe heaven is a beautiful place. Much love to all.

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Frank Deb Smith

❤️❤️❤️

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Harrington Eurell

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Marie, Josh, Harrington + Jordan Eurell

Aunty Tonetta was a beautiful lady taken way too soon. Love to you all x

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Frances Porter

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Harmer Family

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Teresa Calcino (iannelli)

Here’s to a truly beautiful human, taken far too soon. Thank you for the kindness you showed in your life and the Leeton community. Thank you for giving me my very first job, selling earrings in your shop and helping me with my Graduation dresses. You lifted people up and quietly did so much good in the world. You will always be remembered. 🤍

$27.81

Suzzanne Campbell

Tonetta, such a beautiful human being. Rest peacefully

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Anonymous

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Marie Eason

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Joey Fondacaro

Thoughts are with you all Sandra! Lovely lady taken too soon ❤️

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Suzette

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Karen & Peter Naimo

A Beautiful Tribute for a Beautiful Lady. Thinking of You All. #fuckcancer

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Regina And Maureen Butler

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Shanay Pizzolante

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Paul, Liv, Lachie And Will Symes

Our Aunty Tonetta- As long as the stars are above us, we will always love you and miss you!