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Maria Grazia (Grace) Rizzo

Maria Grazia (Grace) Rizzo, age 100, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Foulk Manor South.

Grace was born in Trieste, Italy, daughter of the late Nicolo Furlan and Lazzara Nordio Furlan. She earned her Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Bologna on February 28, 1948.

Grace was a beloved wife and mother. She was a member of several associations.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Alessandro Rizzo, MD who passed in 2002. She is survived by her sons; Marco Rizzo, MD, PhD. of Boston, MA and Carlo Rizzo of New York, NY and her daughter, Louise (Rizzo) Tuschak of Wilmington, DE.

Services will be private.

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    Dan & Carol Iadisernia writes,
    Marco & Family, Dan & I send our heartfelt condolences. We hope that your memories give you peace and comfort. Sincerely, Dan and Carol Iadisernia
    12/06/2020 11:20 am
    Mary Stanfield Bradley writes,
    Grace will be remembered for her generosity, elegance, and great artistry as a cook. She always welcomed her children's friends into her home and indulged the creative antics that ensued. Addio, bella signora.
    12/06/2020 11:24 am
    Ivo D'Lima lit a candle and writes,
    Marco and Helen, We write to convey our condolences in this moment of grief - however mentally one may be prepared, the loss is always an emotional shock and may you garner the courage and resilience to tide over the loss - Livia and Ivo, Tiffany and Delano.
    12/06/2020 11:04 pm

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