SARATOGA SPRINGS — Angela G. Izzo, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital.
Angela was born on September 23, 1923 in Saratoga Springs. Throughout her life she was a caring, confident and dedicated person who cherished her home, her family, and her community. She chose to retire from her career with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in 1959 and become a full time parent and homemaker. She was an accomplished flower gardener and a magnificent cook, especially well known for the Italian specialties she learned to prepare from her mother while she was growing up with her large and loving family on South Franklin Street.
After the passing of her beloved husband, Anthony C. Izzo, she began accompanying her son to his work at public meetings of the Saratoga Springs City Council and Zoning Board of Appeals, the Greenwich Planning Board, and others. She became a familiar and welcome presence to the many citizens and public officials in attendance, sometimes adding to the discussions with her lifelong knowledge of Saratoga Springs. Her pride in her son and in her city won her many friends well into her 80s.
Angela entered the Wesley Health Care Center in 2009 and remained energetic and vital. She was able to return home often and to go shopping and sightseeing around town with her son in their wheelchair van. To the end of her life, they continued to give each other joy, strength and support each and every day.
Angela is survived by her son, Anthony J. Izzo of Saratoga Springs, her brother Joseph McCarthy and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Michael McCarthy and Elena Etes McCarthy, her brothers James, Michael, Anthony and Stephen McCarthy, and her sisters Mary McCarthy and Catherine Barney.
Angela’s son wishes to recognize and thank their many friends on 4 Springs and throughout the Wesley Health Care Center, whose skilled and caring attention made it possible for her to enjoy 5 and a half more years of life to its fullest.
Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs.
