Mary (Luzzo) Colaizzi-Dunne

Mary A. (Luzzo) Colaizzi-Dunne, 91 of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday September 24, 2014 at her daughters home while surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her first husband Alfred Colaizzi, and her second husband James Dunne. Mary is survived by her devoted daughters; Christine Gareau and her husband Charles of Truro Ma. and Maryann Colaizzi of Somerville. Mary was the loving grandmother to Matthew Cotto and his wife Jordan and Paul Cotto, and was so proud of her great grandson Vincent Raymond Cotto. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces among them Ralph and Thomas Ritacco whom she thought of as her own sons. Mary was predeceased by two brothers, Pasquale and Raymond Luzzo, and two sisters, Rita Ritacco and Eva Luzzo. Mary was born in Worcester daughter of the late Angelo and Christine (Covello) Luzzo and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. Mary worked as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Worcester Housing Authority for many years before she retired. She was a life time member of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann, and was an enthusiastic member of their Golden Years Club. She was also a longtime member of the Beato Angelo D'Acri Women's Society. Mary had a zest for life, she loved to go dancing, a good day at the Casino, and be out and about with her friends. She was a very sociable lady. However her most treasured times were those spent with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Mary's funeral will be held Friday September 26, 2014 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann, 24 Mulberry St. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5PM to 8PM in the funeral home. Entombment will be in St. John's Cemetery Mausoleum. To leave a message of condolence or share a memory of Mary please visit her memorial site at (mercadantefuneral.com)