"A breakfast to remember. Our last memories of Nanny will stay with us the rest of our lives and her intuition will continue to guide us.We are eternally grateful and we will make you proud, Nanny.Cara and Rene"
In loving memory of
Mary Maida
July 24, 1920 - April 8, 2015
To know Mary Maida was to love her. She had a smile, a kind word, a compliment, or an encouraging word for everyone. She loved to surround herself with people and had enormous energy and a love of life. Mary, 94, was born on July 24, 1920, in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. She came to New Jersey with her parents, Frank and Genoveffa Vigna, in 1929. She married Vincent James Maida in 1947 and moved to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, where they resided until his death in 2002. When she came to Portsmouth, RI, she lived on Valley Lane before moving to Forest Farm Assisted Living in 2011 and finally to Atria Aquidneck Place in 2013. She was a very active member of the Atria community, participating in many activities, including Knitting for a Cause, arts crafts, bingo, and her favoritea"bocce ball. Nothing meant more to her than her family. She is survived by her two daughters sons-in-law, Geri Fred Zilian of Portsmouth, and Claudia John Chibbaro of Haworth, NJ, five grandchildren, Nicole Milici, Tom Zilian, James Zilian, John Chibbaro, and Cara Chibbaro. Finally, she was able to enjoy during her final years her nine great-grandchildren, the pride and joy of her life.Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 4-8 pm at Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth.Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 10:00 am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd, Portsmouth. A private burial will be held in George Washington Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. Visitation APR 14. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com Service APR 15. 10:00 AM St. Barnabas Catholic Church 1697 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US
Tributes
"Cara And Rene lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"A lady with a gentle heart. Una bella persona dentro e fouri.We will miss you Miss mary, your smiles, your encouragement, and the love that you gave to each of us, will be treasured. Rest in peace now. Thank you for everything, and we love you! Your ATRIA family"
"Gloria And Rich Pasquini lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"We send our condolences and love. She was a beautiful lady."
"Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Mary Maida."
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"Christie Schneckner lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"Mary was a good friend, and a good cook. Whenever she cooked something special, I could rely on a little of it. When she lived in Woodland Valley, we would often visit and chat. I enjoyed her company.May her soul rest in peace as may all the souls of the faithful departed. Alleluia! Amen!"
"Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Mary Maida."
"Mary was a hot ticket! Never afraid to speak her mind! Very funny and a great joy to be around! Everyone can and did learn a lot about life from her! She will greatly missed!-Korey Morris ( former Atria receptionist)"
"Dorota Zilian lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"Nora (Atria) lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"Mary was one of the sweetest ladies, Ive had the pleasure of knowing.She had a beautiful smile& always made me smile.I will miss her.My condolences to her family whom she loved and adored so very much."
"Michelle O'Connor lit a candle in memory of Mary Maida"
"Dear Geri & Fred Zilian (and family),The O'Connor family, Peter, Michelle, Brendan, Liam, Seamus and Chiara, from Portsmouth Abbey School, would like to offer their deepest condolences for the loss of Geri's mom, Mary Maida. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May all the love that surrounds you... help you find peace. "He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery"