Mary (Capizzo) Koza

February 23, 1950 - March 7, 2009

Mary M. Koza, 59, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2009 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 23, 1950 in Albany, NY, daughter of the late John and Margaret (McHugh) Capizzo. After graduating from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1968, Mary worked as a sales assistant for Merrill Lynch. She told those around her that the occupation that gave her the most satisfaction was being an advocate for her beautiful daughters. She married her husband, Paul, in 1972 and moved to Merrimack, NH in 1985 where she spent the remainder of her life. Mary spent much of her time at the family’s condo in Laconia, NH and especially cherished her annual vacations in Maine with her dear friends Mary Stuto and Anne Early. The memory of her outgoing personality and beautiful smile will be treasured by those who knew her. Mary is the devoted and adored wife of Paul Koza of Merrimack. The proud and loving mother of Tricia Ann Koza of Nashua, NH. Kristie Beth Koza of Wilton, NH. The loving sister of Patrice Peters, and her husband William, of Voorheesville, NY and Annette Roy, and her husband Stuart, of Latham, NY. Dear friend of Mary Stuto of Rotterdam, NY and Anne Early of Colonie, NY. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visiting Hours will be on Thurs. March 12th from 4-8pm in THE DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST., IN HUDSON. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Fri. March 13th at 10am in St. John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Rd. in Merrimack, NH. All May Meet At Church. Burial will be Private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Mary’s loving name to Easter Seals of Merrimack, 10 Twin Bridge Rd., Merrimack, NH 03054.