Mary (Moceri) Rizzo Catania, of Wheatfield, NY celebrated her 98th birthday in heaven. Born in Bristol, PA she was the daughter of the late Sebastian and Concetta (Tilotta) Moceri.

Mary came to Niagara Falls as a child with her family. She had several careers throughout her lifetime and retired in 1975 from the Globar Division of the Carborundum Company in Niagara Falls. Mary was passionate about music and she particularly loved to sing. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, crocheting and tatting. Most important to Mary was her faith in Jesus Christ and spending time with her family.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Sam Rizzo in October 1971 and by her second husband Samuel Catania in May 2007.
She is survived by two daughters Lydia (John) Bongiovanni and Rosalie (late Paul) Hogan both of Niagara Falls, NY; four grandchildren Paul (Marie) Bongiovanni, Richard (Jill) BonGiovanni, Paul (Krista) Hogan and Rosemari Hogan, eight great grandchildren Timothy (Katie) Bongiovanni, Jason Bongiovanni, Katie (Chris) Charczuk, Ashley Bongiovanni, Michael BonGiovanni, Katie (Cody, 2nd Lt. U.S. Army Rangers) Whitmire, Zachary Hogan and Andrew Hogan, one great great grandson Nathan Bongiovanni, one sister-in-law Josephine (late August) Moceri of Niagara Falls, NY; her nieces and nephews Ken (Janet) Penvose, Lowell (Yvonne) Mallard and John (Maria) Shomers IV; two step children Nancy (Paul) Chiaro of Florida and John (Naomi) Catania of Maryland, five step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister Nimfa (late Jack) Shomers. Survivors also include several nieces, nephews and cousins

The family will be present to receive friends from 3-4 p.m. on Friday October 12, 2012 followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. in the Forestview Church of God, 1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Lewiston, NY with Rev. Ronald Maines officiating. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.