Emily Josephine Morizio

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 2013 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: Mark John Morizio and his wife, Ellen Rosser Wilson; James Charles Morizio and his wife, Joanne Chester Morizio; and Thomas Edward Morizio and his wife, Jeanne Leigh Morizio. Emily’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and proud grandmother to Kate Marie Morizio, Andrew James Morizio, Francesca Leigh Morizio and her husband Drew James Hauffe, Paige Lee Eades and her husband Michael Charles Eades, Daniel John Morizio and his wife Eva Irene Hellman, Nicholas Thomas Morizio, Sophia Emily Morizio, and Carly Patricia Morizio. She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Emily Josephine Eades and Eloise Leigh 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 Mattura, 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 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 Memorial Mass will be held on June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Mother Teresa Catholic Church,1125 Mother Teresa Drive, Cary, North Carolina, with a reception to follow until 2:00 PM.

Emily’s kindness, generosity, gentle spirit, and deep love for her family will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.