Mary A. Rich

RICH Mary A. (Cannizzio) Rich age 94, of Stratford, the beloved wife of the late Joseph Rich, peacefully joined the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Born December 1, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Mateo and Lucia (Dantola) Cannizzio. She leaves to cherish all the wonderful memories, her beloved family, two daughters, Lucille Bruno and Arlene Bruneau; one son, Joseph Rich and wife Rose; her beloved grandchildren, Ricky Rich, Cory Bromley, Jill Bruno and companion, Kim Hudler, Dayna Drost and husband, Doug, Kenny Wells, Michael, Joseph, David and Debra Rich; two sisters-in-law, Rose Benedetto and Ann Riccio; and many great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Sharon, sisters, Rose, Angie and Antoinette, brothers, Joseph, Michael, John and Mathew. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Margaret's Shrine, 2539 Park Ave., Bridgeport with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Saturday morning from 9 to 11a.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washingotn Avenue, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Mary. www.parentelauro.com.