Elizabeth Matricaria, 96, formerly of Seymour, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2017, in Deerfield, Florida.
Mrs. Matricaria was born in Derby on Feb. 12, 1920, daughter of the late Domenic and Liberata Uberti. Elizabeth lived most of her life in Seymour until moving to Pompano Beach, FL 38 years ago. Elizabeth’s greatest legacy was her fierce and loyal love for her family. She was an independent, fearless woman who showed her love through her presence and devotion to loved ones. She was an excellent cook who threw her love into preparing unmatched Italian food for her family and friends. She celebrated life and was a fighter. She will be forever remembered for her enduring love, lifelong and beyond.
She is survived by her loving family including, sons, Ronald Matricaria and his wife Lucille of Scottsdale, AZ and Richard Matricaria and his wife Jean of Plantation, FL, cherished grandchildren, Lee Matricaria of Hinsdale, IL, Ronald Matricaria of Chicago, IL, Andrew Matricaria and Richard D. Matricaria of Clarendon Hills, IL and Jed Matricaria of Tampa, FL, great-grandchildren, Katie, Caroline, Elizabeth, Abigail, William, Gabriela and Luca Matricaria, a sister, Angelina Sciarappa of Trumbull and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Philomena Hunt and Mary Stearman and a brother, James Uberti.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday January 20, 2017, from 4 – 7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Saturday, her funeral will commence at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, 212 Elizabeth St. in Derby. Interment will immediately follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.
To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
