Lina Brienza, age 94 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born in Fossalto, Campobasso, Italy on March 9, 1930 to the late Pietro and Anna Felice (Tullo) Bagnoli. Lina immigrated to the United States in 1968 as a U.S. citizen. She was employed at AC Towel Dry Cleaners, and later retired from the Hoover Company. Strong in her faith, she was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Lina was known for her cooking; learning how to cook for her family at the young age of eight, she was able to make any meal with no recipe. Her famous biscotti (taralli) were loved by many. Lina cherished her family and her presence will be greatly missed.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Umberto Brienza; siblings Antonietta (Domenico) Ciarlariello, Teresa (Saverio) Ciarlariello, Mariannina (Nicola) Bagnoli, and Nicola (Elisa) Bagnolo. Lina is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gino and Filomena Brienza; grandchildren Marisa (Michael Pisano) Brienza and Gino Brienza, Jr.; great-grandchildren Vincenzo and Santina Pisano.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, with the Very Reverend Dr. David M. Misbrener, D. Min. as celebrant. Entombment to follow in North Lawn Cemetery.

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