Naomi Blake Tronzo

She was born on January 8, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Earl and Eldra Blake.

Naomi was known for her beautiful soprano voice and impeccable musianship and her outpouring of kindness and generosity. Naomi hosted her own TV show called “Naomi sings” on educational TV –KETC – Ch7 in ST. Louis and later on station WUNC – North Carolina.

She had a vast repertoire in opera, oratorio, concert and show music. Naomi made solo appearances with the National Symphony, Baroque Arts Chamber Orchestra, Watergate Symphony and Waterloo Symphony.

Mrs. Tronzo appeared in opera with the Muny Opera of St. Louis and toured with the National Opera and Goldousky Opera Theater. She also performed with the Washington Civic Opera and Arlington Opera.

Naomi taught voice for many years and was the soprano soloist at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Georgetown and St. Stephens Catholic Church in Washington DC. Making greeting cards was a favorite hobby and she was honored by the DAR for the thousands of cards she made that were distributed to our service men and women.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Warren Blake.

She leaves her husband Michael Tronzo.

We wish to thank Stafford Hospital, Mary Washing Hospice and the care givers of Greenfield Assisted Living in North Stafford for their outstanding care.

The family will receive friends tonight Wednesday September 10, 2014 from 6-8pm at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service Stafford Chapel 186 Shelton Shop Rd. a Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday the 10th at 11am at St. William Of York Catholic Church 3130 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stafford, Va.

Inurnment will take place on Monday September 15th at 2pm at Quantico National Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Mary Washington Hospice 5012 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA. 22407

Condolences may be sent to mullinsthompsonstafford.com