Resident of Willow Glen

Marie Ann Gliozzo, loving mother of Louise Ann Gliozzo has joined her beloved husband Sam in heaven. She is predeceased by her parents, Lena &Joseph Siciliano and her cherished sister Jennie.

Marie was born in Pittsfield, MA and grew up working in the family grocery store. She graduated from Pittsfield High School and Berkshire Business College.

Curious, ambitious, and astute, Marie excelled at everything she did. As alegal assistant she helped craft famed artist Norman Rockwell’s will. Later she became the youngest executive assistant at G.E. After afull day at work, Marie spent evenings, weekends, and holidays working inthe family business.

When Marie moved toCalifornia with her family, they settled in Willow Glen. Marie became the executive assistant tothe late Congressman Don Edwards when he owned Valley Title. In 1959 she met her beloved Sam. After they married, Marie launched a career in real estate and investing.

Marie was beautiful inside and out. She had a huge capacity for love and compassion. Marie loved her family and was deeply devoted to them. She had the kindest heart and took great satisfaction in giving to others. She was awoman ofgreat character and values. Marie took on life’s challenges with arelentlessly positive attitude and never gave up. There are no words toexpress her influence in our lives. She was my mother, the best one you could ask for, my fiercest advocate, and mybest friend.

Her beautiful face, eyes, and voice will remain engrained in our hearts and minds forever. My love for you is endless. With you always Mamma.

Aheartfelt thank you to Dr. Masataka Kawana and his team at Stanford Cardiac ICU for their extraordinary care and compassion.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 6PM with Rosary at 7PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at10:30AM at St. Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave. San Jose, CA95125. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.

Lima Family SantaClaraMortuary (408) 296-2977 www.limafamilysantaclara.com