JOSIE MARIE PIZZO MELIA
JOSIE MARIE PIZZO MELIA, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving daughters on May 29, 2020 at the age of 82. Josie is preceded in death by her loving parents, Ben and Annie Pizzo. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Josie was born on November 27, 1937 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in 1956. She retired from the Veterans Administration after 20 wonderful years. She sold AVON her entire life. She was a long-time member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart. What she adored the most in life was spending time with her 5 girls. She always looked forward to being with an abundance of family & friends. She enjoyed bus trips to the casino’s, church outings, dinners out, playing cards and LCR, watching Days of Our Life’s, Wheel of Fortune, enjoyed being involved in the planning of the Mandola family reunions and especially enjoyed her daily meteorologist and news reporting to all 5 girls. Mom’s sweet smile, her loving, caring big heart and soul will be missed every minute of each day!
Josie is survived by her 5 daughters: Jeanette & Larry Troncale, Angela Melia & Mary Grace, Paula & Rudy Navarro, Mary Jo Mercer, Rosanette Melia & Amanda; grandchildren: Nicole & Andre Martinez, Michael Paul & Jamee Troncale, Jason Mercer, Britney & Derek Dobbins, Paul & Amber Navarro, Christopher Navarro & Carina; and 7 great grandchildren, many cousins, family and wonderful friends.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and with a rosary at 6:00 pm on June 2, 2020 at Crowders Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway St. Pearland, Texas 77581. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Helens Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Road, Pearland, Texas 77581. Graveside to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Street, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023
Pall Bearers will be: Larry Troncale, Rudy Navarro, Michael Paul Troncale, Jason Mercer, Paul Navarro, Christopher Navarro, Luke Rao, Charles Triola, Carl Mattaliano.
I worked with Josie at the VA. I always enjoyed talking to her. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you her family. Rest in peace Josie, the world just won’t be the same without you in it.
Jose was such a sweetheart. I worked with her at the VA. My condolences.
It is with a deep sense of loss I send my condolences to the family of Josie Melia. I worked with Josie 20 years at the VA & stayed in contact with her long after she retired. Josie loved her family so much. I always knew when a baby was going to be born, someone was getting married, someone was graduating, when there was going to be a family reunion or anything important was happening. If we went anywhere in public, she always ran into someone she new. I asked her once if she knew everyone in Houston. For years, I remember she & Felicia Virgidamo & the attorney from Regional Counsel at VA made the Italian cookies between Thanksgiving & Christmas. She was called the “bag lady” by some at the VA because she was always carrying her Avon bags & she was loaded down. She was hilarious & I loved her dearly. May God Bless your family at this difficult time.
to my dear Melia Cousins,
your Palermo cousins send our love and condolences.
we were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
I will always remember times spent with y’all growing up playing and having fun at your parents house great memories your mother was a very loving and sweet woman.
I regret I won’t be able to attend the mass or burial of your mother I am so sorry but I will be there in spirit and sending her my love.
much love from your Palermo Cousins
❤️Tee Palermo
Josie was my Avon lady and neighbor in Friendswood. Her sense of humor and kindness will be missed.
You are gone but not forgotten. You have a soft spot in my heart. Heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Praying for peaceful thoughts and sweet memories to those loving daughters, grand children and extended family. Got to know this fun family through my sister.
Offering Heartfelt Condolences,
Damon and Candi Leonetti
⁴Miss Josie will surely be missed. She was a wonderful friend.
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We won’t be able to attend Josie’s celebration of life but all of you will be in our prayers. I loved visiting with Josie when she would come to Paula and Rudy’s and even more when she moved down the street. Such a sweet sweet lady, she will be missed by all that knew her.
Many people will be sharing grief with you for our loss of such a precious lady. I worked with Josie at the VA for 20 years and enjoyed her sweetness and humor and how much she adored her family. A big piece of our hearts is now missing. Farewell, Friend. I hope to see you again.
Sandi Evans
My condolences to the family my she RIP
Dearest family of Josie,
I met your sweet mother when she moved to my street about 7 years ago. We became good friends and neighbors, so her passing away makes my heart hurt; I am so sad, sorry for her loss. Josie was a kind and loving person, not afraid to show her concern for the neighbors. She invited me to sit on her bench on July 4th and watch the fireworks light up the sky. I will always remember her sweet smile as she delivered some Avon products to me over the years. She loved each and every one of you so much.
So I send my deepest condolences to each of you. May Josie’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Gillian Lazarus Ford
You didn’t have to know Ms. Josie to know she was a remarkable woman with a remarkable influence among all those she knew. As a friend of the family and a VA employee, her spirit reaches far and she will be missed. I hope for peace for her family during these times and I know she is smiling from the Heavens at you with her beautiful smile.
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Josie was a beautiful person. I worked with her at the VA for many years and wished I had stayed in contact with her after our retirement. She was very proud of her daughters and spoke of y’all daily. I feel like I know each of you. So sorry I could not be there for her service today.