She graduated from Upjohn Institute in Queens, NY with a degree in Nursing. She was employed by Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
In her spare time, Maria enjoyed cooking, dancing, painting, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Maria is survived by her husband, Wilfred Riffas, her daughter, Joann Riffas Balcita, granddaughters, Jennifer and Josephine Balcita, and son-in-law, Jeffrey P. Balcita.
A Funeral Service/ memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 1:00pm, at Woodstock Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Maria’s name to the Kidney Foundation by visiting, www.kidneyfund.org.