Mary C. Mirizio's Obituary
Mary C. Mirizio, 99, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Monday at Iroquois Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born in German, PA to the late Paolo and Philomena (Rocca) Nicolardi. Mary retired after 30 years of service with New Process Gear. She was a model of love and devotion to her family and of her faith. Filled with an inner strength and known for her gentle nature, she was a peaceful presence reflecting her love of God in all she said and did.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Mirizio in 1946; her son, Frank Mirizio in 1985; her grandson, Ricky; brothers, Peter, James and Augustus and sister, Antoinette. Her memory is cherished by her daughters, Nora Coglitore of Lyncourt, Philomena (Joseph) Locci of Naples, NY and Pauline Mirizio of Syracuse; a son, Dominick G. (Theresa) Mirizio of Baldwinsville; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Concetta Figliuolo of Staten Island, NY and Esther Giliberti of Matawan, NJ along with many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass in celebration of Mary's life will be held on Thursday at Noon in Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church.
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