Emily Josephine Morizio, age 98, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Morrisville, North Carolina, while residing at Preston Pointe Retirement Community. Born on November 23,
1927, in Endicott, New York, Emily spent most of her life in the community she loved before moving to North Carolina in 2014 to be closer to family.
Emily was preceded in death by her beloved husband of many years, Angelo Charles Morizio, who passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Bollo,
proud immigrants from Piemonte, Italy, and by her cherished granddaughter, Kelly Anne Morizio.
She is survived by her devoted children and their wives: Mark John Morizio and Ellen Rosser Wilson; James Charles Morizio and Joanne Chester Morizio, and former spouse Diane Morizio;
and Thomas Edward Morizio and Jeanne Leigh Morizio.
Emily’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and proud grandmother to Kate Morizio; Andrew Morizio, Francesca Morizio and husband Drew Hauffe, Paige Eades and husband Michael Eades, Daniel Morizio and wife Eva Hellman, Nicholas Morizio, Sophia Morizio, and Carly Morizio. She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren; Emily Eades and Eloise Morizio, who brought her tremendous happiness in her later years.
She is also lovingly remembered by close family from Italy; Ernesto Depetrini and Patrizia Depetrini Mottura, whose connection meant so much to her in life.
Emily will be remembered for the warmth she brought into every room and the care she showed to everyone around her. Family and friends were always welcomed at her table, where conversation, laughter, and her famous chicken cutlets and wine were shared generously. A wonderful cook and devoted homemaker, Emily created a home filled with comfort, love, and lasting memories. She treasured time spent with dear friends in the afternoon and had a gift for making people feel special, cared for, and at ease.
A Funeral Mass will be held on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 300 Odell Ave, Endicott, New York, with a visitation preceding this at 9:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the St. Anthony Food Pantry.
Emily’s kindness, generosity, gentle spirit, and deep love for her family will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.