Maria Rose Zori

Maria Rose Zori of Southold, and formerly of Queens, passed away at home Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. She was 101 years old.

Maria was born Aug. 30, 1923, in San Giacomo, Italy, to Giuseppina (Nesi) and Giovanni Anelli. She was one of two children.

On Sept. 4, 1947, in San Giacomo,  she married the love of her life, Mario Zori. Together, they had two children and eventually made their home in Southold. She was a member of the Southold Senior Citizens Club, the Adriatic Club and Saint Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold. In her professional career, she worked as a dressmaker for Sonia’s in Forest Hills, N.Y.

Predeceased by her husband, Mario, and sister, Agria Nesi; she is survived by her children, Sergio Zori of Southold and Margaret Rutkowski (Richard) of Mattituck; her grandchildren, Kristin Dennis, Stephanie Rutkowski and Catherine Zori; and her great-grandchildren, Arianna Lysogorski and Katelyn Lysogorski.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre R.C. Cemetery in Coram.

In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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