Assunta Bria, of Greenwich, passed away June 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.
She was born in Morra DeSanctis, Italy on August 15, 1940 to Rocco and Maria Carmela Capozza.
Assunta was a seamstress in her earlier years but she carried her talent for crocheting and sewing through out her life. Assunta was a lover of animals. She’d care for horses, goats, chickens, ducks, all she came across. Assunta enjoyed tending to her garden. She was a Mets fan who loved to play bingo and watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Above all, she loved her family. Assunta is survived by her loving husband, Pietro Bria, her cherished children, William J. Bria, Roseann Bria, and Peter J. Bria (Rachel). And dear grandchildren, Pietro Bria III and Gage William Bria. She is the dear sister of Francesca Ambrosecchia and the late, Gloria Lombardi, Virginia Lombardi and Andrew Capozza.
To honor
Assunta’s life, family and friends will gather on Thursday 4:00-8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home at 134 Hamilton Ave Greenwich, CT, 203-869-5968.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30am at St. Paul RC Church, followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to an animal charity of your choice. For more information or to place an online condolence go to www.coxeandgraziano.com.