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. 

Please help us support vital brain cancer research. The more people that know about Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.


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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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.

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George Nardi

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

$527.50

Adam, Ellen Olympia And Ines

The best Mum and Nonna you could ever get. Xx

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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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Symone Gullo

Bless yr bful mumma (x)

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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.

$158.25

Justina Ceccato

RIP Tonetta 🙏❤️

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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

$158.25

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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Kate And Owen Ocallaghan

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

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Vicki Magann

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Elle Vearing

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

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Francesco & Victoria Scali

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Angela Cartisano

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

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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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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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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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Emma C

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Michael And Leeanne Kidd

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

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Sandra Nardi

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Anna Rosa

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

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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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Connie Natdi

Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers ❤️

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Anonymous

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Stephen & Jenny Light

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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 ❤️🌺

$106.12

Brian And Libby Bailey

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

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Tony Pizzolante

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Peta

Tonetta You friendship and acceptance will be my forever memory of you. Pere 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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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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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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Dom And Liz Fondacaro

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Anonymous

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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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Bronwyn And Michael Piccolo

Love you xxxx.

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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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George Maria Nardi

RIP beautiful Tonetta

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Anonymous

RIP Tonetta

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Anonymous

Thinking of you Sandra and family at this sad time.

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Marie, Josh, Harrington + Jordan Eurell

Aaaaaand this is the other part Sandra! Lol!

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Emily Goodall

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

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Gilda Papasidero

Thinking of you all 💝

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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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Rae Elwin

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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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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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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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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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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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Di D.

❤️

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Diana Scarfone

Thinking of you all. Rest east beautiful Tonetta 🤍🕊️

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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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Belinda Petrie

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

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Frank Deb Smith

❤️❤️❤️

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Anonymous

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

$27.81

Susan Killham

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Harrington Eurell

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Frances Bordignon

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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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Sandy Meyer

Loving thoughts for a beautiful lady

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Suzette

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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!

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Shanay Pizzolante