Joan Razza

Joan Razza obituary, Maspeth, NY

Joan Razza

Joan Razza Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Beloved wife of the late Vito J. Razza, loving mother of Nina Callender, Paul Razza, Vito Razza and Alice Duddy, mother-in-law of Gregory, Barbara and Chris, cherished grandmother of Dana, Nicole, Alicia, Ryan and Jamie, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association -or- The Parkinson's Foundation
Visitation: Friday, November 21, 2025 3-8 PM Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 AM St. Adalbert's Church 52-29 83rd St Elmhurst, NY 11373 Tel: (718)639-0212
Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery 65-40 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 Tel: (718)326-1777
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