Mary Ann Rizzi
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 31, 2021
1/23/2021
OBITUARY
Mary Ann Rizzi, of Valley Stream, NY, passed into the loving arms of Christ on January 23, 2021. She was 71 years young.
She is survived by her daughter, Annmarie Rizzi, son-in-law, Roman Bachurski, son, Michael Rizzi, daughter-in-law, Tricia Rizzi, and her four beautiful grandchildren, Valentina, Mikey, Andrew and Ava.
She is further survived by her loving sister, Connie Bradley, and brother-in-law, Tom Bradley.
Mary Ann was born in Brooklyn, NY to (late) Marianna (Mannino) Carollo,and (late) Rocco Carollo.
Mary Ann grew up in the neighborhood of Windsor Terrace in Brookyn, NY. She attended Holy Name of Jesus elementary school (now St. Joseph the Worker), and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School.
Following graduation, Mary Ann worked as a secretary in Manhattan at the Citibank branch in the Con Edison building on East 15th Street and Irving Place. It was there that she met and started dating her ex-husband, Carlo Rizzi. Her Citibank career spanned for a total of 30 years. Throughout that time she worked in various locations around the city, including not only Manhattan, but also Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens.
Mary Ann enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining. Whether it was in Brooklyn or Valley Stream, her front door was always open, and all were welcome. She loved hosting meals and parties. She was a gracious host and loved to share her delicious Sicilian family recipes with all. She would go out of her way to be sure her guests were not just pampered and well catered to, but well fed. Everyone left with a goody bag of leftovers to “enjoy for tomorrow,” or to “have it for the week.”
She lit up the room with her laughter and big personality. If someone needed help, she was always there for them. She loved listening to music and dancing, and raised her children to love those things as well. She loved fashion and had an affection for big earrings and fun costume jewelry. She enjoyed wearing bold colors and red lipstick. She was a loyal and caring friend, always willing to help others, and loved to share her opinions.
More so than anything else in her life, Mary Ann enjoyed being “Nonni” to her adoring grandchildren. She relished spending any time with them that she could, as well as spoiling them every chance she could get.
The abrupt and needless end of her life is a tremendous loss for us all. She will be sorely missed.
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Wow. Three years. I am still in disbelief and complete shock that she has passed. I was eight years old talking to my sweet grandmother the night before she passed. The last thing she said was, "I promise I'll be okay." "Once I get released, I promise to give you a big hug." That phone call is seared into my memory forever. I never got that hug. I've needed that hug for the past three years. We all have. I believe those are the only promises she has ever broken. I will never hear her laughter or her voice her voice. I will never be able to speak to her again, call her again, see her smile again, or hug…
Thought of you as I read this. We miss you very much! Your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side. But to all, there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide. You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left us beautiful memories We will treasure through the years.
Mary Ann, I am so sorry that I missed your call on 12/31/2020 for wishing me a happy birthday. I thought I could return your call in the new year. I am so sad and mad that I did not and will not have another chance to call you back and chat. I wish I did not have deleted your voice mail on my machine. Your voice was full of joy, laugh, and love, for which I will always treasure in my heart. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your birthday wishes and friendship over the years. All of us are heartbroken of your sudden passing. We miss you deeply.
In 1976, Frank and I were…
I am heartbroken to hear the news. Mary Ann was kind, caring, fun, funny and loving. Sending love and strength to Michael, Ann Marie, Connie and their families.
I will always remember her laugh whenever I joked with her. We had some real good times. I last saw Maryanne @ Christmas 2019 at her house for dinner. And as always, we reminisced about the old Disco days. Myself and my sister Marilyn laughed all over again. It was a great day. RIP my friend, hope you are dancing in heaven.