Dilia (Fini) Colonna, 92, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on January 30, 2024. She was born January 2, 1932, in Patrica, Italy to the late Giovanni and Natalina (Salvati) Fini.
In addition to her parents, she is joyfully reunited with her husband, Pietro Colonna. A brother, Franco Fini and a sister and brother-in-law, Reneta and Tullio Campioni.
Dilia was a devout Catholic. She was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church and the St. Anthony Congregation, West Aliquippa. She baked her unmatched wine cookies annually for San Rocco, of whom, she was a devout follower. She crafted her incredible Easter bread and crostata like a true artisan. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Dilia was a hard worker, always cooking, baking, cleaning, or helping someone in need. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning tomatoes. She loved to share the fruits of her labor with everyone. Dilia loved planting and tending to her flowers around her home. She had a love for nurturing growth. On warm summer evenings, she could be found on her covered, back patio overlooking her beautiful back yard. She was the matriarch of her family and truly will be missed by each of them.
Dilia is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: Angelo and Xuemei Colonna and Roberto and Kelly Rae Colonna. Two grandchildren whom she cherished, Angelina and Luca. Her brothers, Onorino Fini and Nello Fini, a sister, Fiorella Giovononne, a special sister-in-law, Teresa Fini and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Sunday from 2- 4 pm in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001. 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will be held at 11:00 am on Monday in the funeral home. A mass of Christian burial will be held 11:30 am in Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will immediately follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.