The picture of Mary was taken about 1945 in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN.
Mary was the daughter of Herbert Edwin Griffin, Sr. and Daisy May Verner.
She married twice. First to Paul Leroy Rice. Two daughters, Marilyn Kay and Anita Sue were born to this family.
She married second to Carl Eugene Catozzi. One son, Carl Eugene Catozzi, II was born to this family.
Mary was the sister of George Lesman Griffin, Herbert E. Griffin, Jr. and Jack Oliver Griffin, all of Bedford, IN.
Her life was cut short by cancer and she battled it bravely. She got to see three of her grandchildren before she passed away at the age of 44.
To Have a Heart by Mary Catozzi
The time will come when my heart
Can no longer stand the strain
Of giving life to a body
Broken and wracked with pain.
But I shall have no complaints
My heart will have done it's share
So many times it urged me on
When I was weary with care.
And always my heart was alive
Throbbing with some deep emotion;
Happiness, sadness, sympathy, love,
Kindness, understanding and devotion.
So if my years should not be too many
And I play no important part,
I shall always be grateful to Him
Who taught me "to have a heart".
Note: I do not know when my mother wrote this poem; but suspect it was sometime after the cancer diagnosis. MRM.
Obituary as published in The Dispatch, of Casa Grande, AZ on October 20, 1955, page 5:
Death Comes to Mary Catozzi after Long, Confining Illness
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Casa Grande, for Mrs. Mary Catozzi, five year resident of this city.
Mrs. Catozzi was well-known in the bowling circles here having spent several months managing the Casa Grande Bowl-A-Rena before a lingering illness kept her confined to her home and hospitals for the past six months.
Death came to Mrs. Catozzi Sunday, October 16 at Hoemako Hospital.
The deceased came to Casa Grande from Tucson with her husband and son five years ago. Her home was originally in Bedford, IN.
Mrs. Catozzi was employed at the Ted Nelson Insurance Agency for three years after coming to this city. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Since her high school days she has written some 150 varied songs including religious, Christmas carols and popular. Three of these songs have been submitted for publication. Approximately three years ago she became a member of the Mutual Organization of Songwriters Society.
In addition to her husband and nine year old son Bim, Mrs. Catozzi is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Griffin of Bedford, IN., two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Copley of Pueblo, CO, Miss Sue Rice of Espanola, NM and three grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, George, Jack and Herbert E. Griffin, Jr., all of Bedford, IN.
She was born March 7, 1911 at Terre Haute, IN.
Rev. Keith Hart officiated at the funeral service in Casa Grande. Interment was in Bedford.
The Pallbearers were Ralph Ashburn, Ted Nelson, Charles Schmidt, Milton Sevier, Cecil Massey and C. M. Fritzinger, all of Casa Grande. Honorary pallbearers were Chet Jones, Boyd Tribble, Bill Grayson, Cliff Chamberlain, Joe Holt, Bob Bowers and Austin Cutting, also of Casa Grande.
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Sleep in the Arms of Jesus" were two vocal selections sung during the funeral services by Calvin Ethington. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ethington at the organ.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
...Author unknown
God made a wonderful Mother,
A Mother who never grew old.
He gave her a smile of sunshine and freckles too,
And molded a heart into gold.
He made her so like an angel
As anyone ever could be.
God made a wonderful Mother
Then gave that Mother to me.
Eternal rest give unto her, O, Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Msy she rest in peace.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you. By A. A. Milne
The following obituary appeared in the Bedford, Indiana newspaper, date October 17, 1955:
Mary Catozzi, 44, Succumbs
Mary Juanita Catozzi, 44, formerly of Lawrence County, died yesterday morning at the Casa Grande Hospital, Casa Grande, Arizona, where she made her home with her husband, Carl, and son, Carle E. Catozzi, Jr.
A native of Terre Haute, Mrs. Catozzi was born March 7, 1911, to Herbert and Daisy Verner Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin survive in Bedford, where three brothers, George, Bert and Jack Griffin also reside.
The former Mary Juanita Griffin was first married at Bedford to Paul Rice. She was later married here to Carl Catozzi. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Copley of Pueblo, Colorado and Miss Sue Rice, Espanola, New Mexico. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Catozzi will be announced later by the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home here. The remains will be returned to Bedford following funeral services held today at Casa Grande. Final rites will be conducted here with burial following at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Catozzi had been ill for six months prior to her death.
Additional information from the Bedford, Indiana newspaper on 22 October 1955:
Mary Catozzi services held
Final rites for Mary Juanita Catozzi, former Bedford resident who died Sunday at Casa Grande, Arizona, were held this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home.
Dr. R. E. Badger, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducted the funeral service. Margaret Severaid, soloist, san "Abide with Me" and "I will Pilot Thee". Organ accompaniment was performed by Gene Johnston.
Pallbearers were Robert Mitchell, Noel Griffith, Russell Johnson, Kenneth Moon, Frank Tincher and Marvin Miller. Burial was in Grove Cemetery.
Mary was the daughter of Herbert Edwin Griffin, Sr. and Daisy May Verner.
She married twice. First to Paul Leroy Rice. Two daughters, Marilyn Kay and Anita Sue were born to this family.
She married second to Carl Eugene Catozzi. One son, Carl Eugene Catozzi, II was born to this family.
Mary was the sister of George Lesman Griffin, Herbert E. Griffin, Jr. and Jack Oliver Griffin, all of Bedford, IN.
Her life was cut short by cancer and she battled it bravely. She got to see three of her grandchildren before she passed away at the age of 44.
To Have a Heart by Mary Catozzi
The time will come when my heart
Can no longer stand the strain
Of giving life to a body
Broken and wracked with pain.
But I shall have no complaints
My heart will have done it's share
So many times it urged me on
When I was weary with care.
And always my heart was alive
Throbbing with some deep emotion;
Happiness, sadness, sympathy, love,
Kindness, understanding and devotion.
So if my years should not be too many
And I play no important part,
I shall always be grateful to Him
Who taught me "to have a heart".
Note: I do not know when my mother wrote this poem; but suspect it was sometime after the cancer diagnosis. MRM.
Obituary as published in The Dispatch, of Casa Grande, AZ on October 20, 1955, page 5:
Death Comes to Mary Catozzi after Long, Confining Illness
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Casa Grande, for Mrs. Mary Catozzi, five year resident of this city.
Mrs. Catozzi was well-known in the bowling circles here having spent several months managing the Casa Grande Bowl-A-Rena before a lingering illness kept her confined to her home and hospitals for the past six months.
Death came to Mrs. Catozzi Sunday, October 16 at Hoemako Hospital.
The deceased came to Casa Grande from Tucson with her husband and son five years ago. Her home was originally in Bedford, IN.
Mrs. Catozzi was employed at the Ted Nelson Insurance Agency for three years after coming to this city. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Since her high school days she has written some 150 varied songs including religious, Christmas carols and popular. Three of these songs have been submitted for publication. Approximately three years ago she became a member of the Mutual Organization of Songwriters Society.
In addition to her husband and nine year old son Bim, Mrs. Catozzi is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Griffin of Bedford, IN., two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Copley of Pueblo, CO, Miss Sue Rice of Espanola, NM and three grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, George, Jack and Herbert E. Griffin, Jr., all of Bedford, IN.
She was born March 7, 1911 at Terre Haute, IN.
Rev. Keith Hart officiated at the funeral service in Casa Grande. Interment was in Bedford.
The Pallbearers were Ralph Ashburn, Ted Nelson, Charles Schmidt, Milton Sevier, Cecil Massey and C. M. Fritzinger, all of Casa Grande. Honorary pallbearers were Chet Jones, Boyd Tribble, Bill Grayson, Cliff Chamberlain, Joe Holt, Bob Bowers and Austin Cutting, also of Casa Grande.
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Sleep in the Arms of Jesus" were two vocal selections sung during the funeral services by Calvin Ethington. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ethington at the organ.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
...Author unknown
God made a wonderful Mother,
A Mother who never grew old.
He gave her a smile of sunshine and freckles too,
And molded a heart into gold.
He made her so like an angel
As anyone ever could be.
God made a wonderful Mother
Then gave that Mother to me.
Eternal rest give unto her, O, Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Msy she rest in peace.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you. By A. A. Milne
The following obituary appeared in the Bedford, Indiana newspaper, date October 17, 1955:
Mary Catozzi, 44, Succumbs
Mary Juanita Catozzi, 44, formerly of Lawrence County, died yesterday morning at the Casa Grande Hospital, Casa Grande, Arizona, where she made her home with her husband, Carl, and son, Carle E. Catozzi, Jr.
A native of Terre Haute, Mrs. Catozzi was born March 7, 1911, to Herbert and Daisy Verner Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin survive in Bedford, where three brothers, George, Bert and Jack Griffin also reside.
The former Mary Juanita Griffin was first married at Bedford to Paul Rice. She was later married here to Carl Catozzi. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Copley of Pueblo, Colorado and Miss Sue Rice, Espanola, New Mexico. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Catozzi will be announced later by the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home here. The remains will be returned to Bedford following funeral services held today at Casa Grande. Final rites will be conducted here with burial following at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Catozzi had been ill for six months prior to her death.
Additional information from the Bedford, Indiana newspaper on 22 October 1955:
Mary Catozzi services held
Final rites for Mary Juanita Catozzi, former Bedford resident who died Sunday at Casa Grande, Arizona, were held this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home.
Dr. R. E. Badger, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducted the funeral service. Margaret Severaid, soloist, san "Abide with Me" and "I will Pilot Thee". Organ accompaniment was performed by Gene Johnston.
Pallbearers were Robert Mitchell, Noel Griffith, Russell Johnson, Kenneth Moon, Frank Tincher and Marvin Miller. Burial was in Grove Cemetery.
The picture of Mary was taken about 1945 in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN.
Mary was the daughter of Herbert Edwin Griffin, Sr. and Daisy May Verner.
She married twice. First to Paul Leroy Rice. Two daughters, Marilyn Kay and Anita Sue were born to this family.
She married second to Carl Eugene Catozzi. One son, Carl Eugene Catozzi, II was born to this family.
Mary was the sister of George Lesman Griffin, Herbert E. Griffin, Jr. and Jack Oliver Griffin, all of Bedford, IN.
Her life was cut short by cancer and she battled it bravely. She got to see three of her grandchildren before she passed away at the age of 44.
To Have a Heart by Mary Catozzi
The time will come when my heart
Can no longer stand the strain
Of giving life to a body
Broken and wracked with pain.
But I shall have no complaints
My heart will have done it's share
So many times it urged me on
When I was weary with care.
And always my heart was alive
Throbbing with some deep emotion;
Happiness, sadness, sympathy, love,
Kindness, understanding and devotion.
So if my years should not be too many
And I play no important part,
I shall always be grateful to Him
Who taught me "to have a heart".
Note: I do not know when my mother wrote this poem; but suspect it was sometime after the cancer diagnosis. MRM.
Obituary as published in The Dispatch, of Casa Grande, AZ on October 20, 1955, page 5:
Death Comes to Mary Catozzi after Long, Confining Illness
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Casa Grande, for Mrs. Mary Catozzi, five year resident of this city.
Mrs. Catozzi was well-known in the bowling circles here having spent several months managing the Casa Grande Bowl-A-Rena before a lingering illness kept her confined to her home and hospitals for the past six months.
Death came to Mrs. Catozzi Sunday, October 16 at Hoemako Hospital.
The deceased came to Casa Grande from Tucson with her husband and son five years ago. Her home was originally in Bedford, IN.
Mrs. Catozzi was employed at the Ted Nelson Insurance Agency for three years after coming to this city. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Since her high school days she has written some 150 varied songs including religious, Christmas carols and popular. Three of these songs have been submitted for publication. Approximately three years ago she became a member of the Mutual Organization of Songwriters Society.
In addition to her husband and nine year old son Bim, Mrs. Catozzi is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Griffin of Bedford, IN., two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Copley of Pueblo, CO, Miss Sue Rice of Espanola, NM and three grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, George, Jack and Herbert E. Griffin, Jr., all of Bedford, IN.
She was born March 7, 1911 at Terre Haute, IN.
Rev. Keith Hart officiated at the funeral service in Casa Grande. Interment was in Bedford.
The Pallbearers were Ralph Ashburn, Ted Nelson, Charles Schmidt, Milton Sevier, Cecil Massey and C. M. Fritzinger, all of Casa Grande. Honorary pallbearers were Chet Jones, Boyd Tribble, Bill Grayson, Cliff Chamberlain, Joe Holt, Bob Bowers and Austin Cutting, also of Casa Grande.
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Sleep in the Arms of Jesus" were two vocal selections sung during the funeral services by Calvin Ethington. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ethington at the organ.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
...Author unknown
God made a wonderful Mother,
A Mother who never grew old.
He gave her a smile of sunshine and freckles too,
And molded a heart into gold.
He made her so like an angel
As anyone ever could be.
God made a wonderful Mother
Then gave that Mother to me.
Eternal rest give unto her, O, Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Msy she rest in peace.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you. By A. A. Milne
The following obituary appeared in the Bedford, Indiana newspaper, date October 17, 1955:
Mary Catozzi, 44, Succumbs
Mary Juanita Catozzi, 44, formerly of Lawrence County, died yesterday morning at the Casa Grande Hospital, Casa Grande, Arizona, where she made her home with her husband, Carl, and son, Carle E. Catozzi, Jr.
A native of Terre Haute, Mrs. Catozzi was born March 7, 1911, to Herbert and Daisy Verner Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin survive in Bedford, where three brothers, George, Bert and Jack Griffin also reside.
The former Mary Juanita Griffin was first married at Bedford to Paul Rice. She was later married here to Carl Catozzi. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Copley of Pueblo, Colorado and Miss Sue Rice, Espanola, New Mexico. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Catozzi will be announced later by the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home here. The remains will be returned to Bedford following funeral services held today at Casa Grande. Final rites will be conducted here with burial following at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Catozzi had been ill for six months prior to her death.
Additional information from the Bedford, Indiana newspaper on 22 October 1955:
Mary Catozzi services held
Final rites for Mary Juanita Catozzi, former Bedford resident who died Sunday at Casa Grande, Arizona, were held this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home.
Dr. R. E. Badger, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducted the funeral service. Margaret Severaid, soloist, san "Abide with Me" and "I will Pilot Thee". Organ accompaniment was performed by Gene Johnston.
Pallbearers were Robert Mitchell, Noel Griffith, Russell Johnson, Kenneth Moon, Frank Tincher and Marvin Miller. Burial was in Grove Cemetery.
Mary was the daughter of Herbert Edwin Griffin, Sr. and Daisy May Verner.
She married twice. First to Paul Leroy Rice. Two daughters, Marilyn Kay and Anita Sue were born to this family.
She married second to Carl Eugene Catozzi. One son, Carl Eugene Catozzi, II was born to this family.
Mary was the sister of George Lesman Griffin, Herbert E. Griffin, Jr. and Jack Oliver Griffin, all of Bedford, IN.
Her life was cut short by cancer and she battled it bravely. She got to see three of her grandchildren before she passed away at the age of 44.
To Have a Heart by Mary Catozzi
The time will come when my heart
Can no longer stand the strain
Of giving life to a body
Broken and wracked with pain.
But I shall have no complaints
My heart will have done it's share
So many times it urged me on
When I was weary with care.
And always my heart was alive
Throbbing with some deep emotion;
Happiness, sadness, sympathy, love,
Kindness, understanding and devotion.
So if my years should not be too many
And I play no important part,
I shall always be grateful to Him
Who taught me "to have a heart".
Note: I do not know when my mother wrote this poem; but suspect it was sometime after the cancer diagnosis. MRM.
Obituary as published in The Dispatch, of Casa Grande, AZ on October 20, 1955, page 5:
Death Comes to Mary Catozzi after Long, Confining Illness
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Casa Grande, for Mrs. Mary Catozzi, five year resident of this city.
Mrs. Catozzi was well-known in the bowling circles here having spent several months managing the Casa Grande Bowl-A-Rena before a lingering illness kept her confined to her home and hospitals for the past six months.
Death came to Mrs. Catozzi Sunday, October 16 at Hoemako Hospital.
The deceased came to Casa Grande from Tucson with her husband and son five years ago. Her home was originally in Bedford, IN.
Mrs. Catozzi was employed at the Ted Nelson Insurance Agency for three years after coming to this city. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Since her high school days she has written some 150 varied songs including religious, Christmas carols and popular. Three of these songs have been submitted for publication. Approximately three years ago she became a member of the Mutual Organization of Songwriters Society.
In addition to her husband and nine year old son Bim, Mrs. Catozzi is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Griffin of Bedford, IN., two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Copley of Pueblo, CO, Miss Sue Rice of Espanola, NM and three grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, George, Jack and Herbert E. Griffin, Jr., all of Bedford, IN.
She was born March 7, 1911 at Terre Haute, IN.
Rev. Keith Hart officiated at the funeral service in Casa Grande. Interment was in Bedford.
The Pallbearers were Ralph Ashburn, Ted Nelson, Charles Schmidt, Milton Sevier, Cecil Massey and C. M. Fritzinger, all of Casa Grande. Honorary pallbearers were Chet Jones, Boyd Tribble, Bill Grayson, Cliff Chamberlain, Joe Holt, Bob Bowers and Austin Cutting, also of Casa Grande.
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Sleep in the Arms of Jesus" were two vocal selections sung during the funeral services by Calvin Ethington. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ethington at the organ.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
...Author unknown
God made a wonderful Mother,
A Mother who never grew old.
He gave her a smile of sunshine and freckles too,
And molded a heart into gold.
He made her so like an angel
As anyone ever could be.
God made a wonderful Mother
Then gave that Mother to me.
Eternal rest give unto her, O, Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Msy she rest in peace.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you. By A. A. Milne
The following obituary appeared in the Bedford, Indiana newspaper, date October 17, 1955:
Mary Catozzi, 44, Succumbs
Mary Juanita Catozzi, 44, formerly of Lawrence County, died yesterday morning at the Casa Grande Hospital, Casa Grande, Arizona, where she made her home with her husband, Carl, and son, Carle E. Catozzi, Jr.
A native of Terre Haute, Mrs. Catozzi was born March 7, 1911, to Herbert and Daisy Verner Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin survive in Bedford, where three brothers, George, Bert and Jack Griffin also reside.
The former Mary Juanita Griffin was first married at Bedford to Paul Rice. She was later married here to Carl Catozzi. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Copley of Pueblo, Colorado and Miss Sue Rice, Espanola, New Mexico. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Catozzi will be announced later by the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home here. The remains will be returned to Bedford following funeral services held today at Casa Grande. Final rites will be conducted here with burial following at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Catozzi had been ill for six months prior to her death.
Additional information from the Bedford, Indiana newspaper on 22 October 1955:
Mary Catozzi services held
Final rites for Mary Juanita Catozzi, former Bedford resident who died Sunday at Casa Grande, Arizona, were held this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sherwood-Ferguson & Speer Funeral Home.
Dr. R. E. Badger, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducted the funeral service. Margaret Severaid, soloist, san "Abide with Me" and "I will Pilot Thee". Organ accompaniment was performed by Gene Johnston.
Pallbearers were Robert Mitchell, Noel Griffith, Russell Johnson, Kenneth Moon, Frank Tincher and Marvin Miller. Burial was in Grove Cemetery.
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