In Memoriam : Mary Bria

Mary Bria Mary S. Bria - age: 99
(March 21, 1913 to July 28, 2012 )
Resident of Norwalk, Connecticut

Visitation Information:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 3, 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, 85 S. Main St., Norwalk with entombment to follow at St. John Cemetery. Mary’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Thurs., from 4-8 PM. Sons of Italy will pay their respects at 7:00. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Pietro Micca Lodge Sons of Italy or St Joseph Church in memory of Mary Bria.

Obituary:
Mary S. Bria, age 99, wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” L. Bria, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 28. Born in Cos Cob, CT, March 21, 1913, she was the daughter of Joseph & Carmella Siciliano. A long time resident of Norwalk, Mary was a lifetime member of the Sons of Italy where she was the first female President. For over 50 years she was head of catering and events generating the revenue that established the club as a vital part of the community. Mary was a devout Catholic and an active and dedicated member of St Joseph Church. She was an avid Yankees and Lady Huskies fan. Most of all, she loved her family, especially Pat, her husband of 73 years. She is survived by a son Pat Bria Jr. and daughter in law Margaret Bria of Hanover PA; a daughter in law Luella Bria of Redding; eight grandchildren; 7 great grand children with 3 more on the way; many nieces, nephews and Godchildren. Mary was predeceased by a son Robert W Bria, a daughter-in-law Velma Bria; sisters, Dot Laudonia and Lee Bevino; and her brothers Joe, Chick and Lit Siciliano.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 3, 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, 85 S. Main St., Norwalk with entombment to follow at St. John Cemetery. Mary’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Thurs., from 4-8 PM. Sons of Italy will pay their respects at 7:00. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Pietro Micca Lodge Sons of Italy or St Joseph Church in memory of Mary Bria.







Jesse George - July 31, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Good Morning Lou, Gwen and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's Mother, we want you and the family to know our prayers are with you during your time of bereevement. Sha had a long life, with lots of good times to share with you all, may God keep and strenghten you in days to come. Love Jesse and Gwen


Mike Bria - July 31, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Gram, I'll miss you. You were the strongest woman I've ever met, and I am incredibly grateful to have known you, let alone be your grandson. I still make my artichokes just the way you taught me (except mine have garlic). I'll never forget growing up amidst Christmas parties overflowing with storybook-style Italian joyfulness, and all the other countless wonderfully fun and loving events you all-but single-handedly put together. For all that you brought to this world and its people (and me), I'm truly grateful. To my family who shares in this sad time, let's rejoice in the years we've had, and not the years we won't.


Margherita Lamanno - July 31, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Sending my love to the Bria families. I surely know that I am truely grateful for having this incredible woman in my life for all these years. I have so many fond memories of Easter at her home in Norwalk. My parents Jim & Barbara loved her dearly (& so did I) and when I was born she became my Godmother. She is someone that I will continue to look up to for all her strength and diginity. I recently had a visit with her, Bobby and my two little girls; it had been awhile since I had a visit with her. But it was wonderful to be with her and to see how she lit up watching my girls interact with her and made a picture for her during our visit. We have a very sweet picture of the 4 of us from that day that I will cherish forever. Rest in peace Godmother, I love you!


Diane Bria-Wharton - August 2, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Gram- you are the one that turned me on the barbie when i was 4 - i love you for that and never will forget as i sell her weekly on **** - ha! also, it was through you (and my mom) that i really learned to cook and love good healthy food- scallopini!! and wonderful vegetables- like eggplant!!- you and i "get" "got" each other as aries women- having your birthday 2 weeks before mine, and beth's 11 days later - ah special ~i am blessed by who you are and been, and you as gram and gramps... i tell guy and todd- you are greatgrandchildren number 1 and 2 and lucky to have had great grandparents in their life- life is shifting and your passing has neen a miraculous journey and full of high energy-i love you forever- in jesus christ- love-diane