Tosca-Rienzo-Obituary

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Tosca Adelina Rienzo

Bakersfield, California

Jan 28, 1926 – Mar 7, 2024

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BORN
January 28, 1926
DIED
March 7, 2024
LOCATION
Bakersfield, California

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Tosca was born in New York City on January 28, 1926. She went to Italy in 1934, returned to America in 1973, and resided in Bakersfield for 51 years. Better known to many as "mama", Ms. Rienzo was very instrumental to the success of local family owned Italian restaurant, Mama Tosca's. Working...

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So many memories,I loved working with momma, put down, you put down..I will never forget this family. Almost made 100 and in her teens during WW2 amazing woman

I'm so sorry for your loss cousin's I remember taking cookie over to see her and not understanding a word they say for hrs, but never regretted it because those 2 were always happy to see each other and now they're together with my brother Vincent. I wish I could have been there for both of there passing but not sure if you remember I live in Michigan but wanted you to know that I truly share your loss love always Tina. The baby of the family..

Condolences and prayers for the Rienzo Family.

I had the pleasure of dancing with Mama when they were located on Ming. She had a love for music and dancing. Tosca had a great sense of humor, and enjoy a good story.

Our condolences to the family. Mama was the spirit of the restaurant that touched so many people. I´ll always remember that mama called me oregana instead of Erika since the first day I met her. Also, that she loved to dance to the live band when Mama´s was at the original location on Ashe. Mama definitely had her moves.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.