Jean Riffe Gizzi's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2025 in Elmira, New York

Jean Riffe Gizzi

1936 - April 30, 2025

Elmira, New York

Jean Riffe Gizzi's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2025 in Elmira, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McInerny Funeral Home

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Jean Riffe Gizzi Obituary

The passing of Jean Riffe Gizzi of Elmira, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 30, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Riffe and Virginia Riffe (McConnell); and her sisters, Joann Powers (Mike) and Virginia Lynch (Tim). She is survived by: her husband Joe; her children, Joe Gizzi (Kathleen) of Johns Creek, GA, Karen Baker (Chris) of Burdett, NY and Daniel Gizzi (Stacy Garrity) of Athens, PA; and her grandchildren, Shane (Kaitlyn), Michael, Hannah, Ethan and Jacob. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the McInerny Funeral Home (502 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905). A prayer will be held on Monday, May 5th 2025 from 9:15 AM to 9:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, May 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (224 Franklin St, Elmira, NY 14904).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be extended to Notre Dame High School, 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira NY 14904.(https://www.notredamehighschool.com.) in Elmira, NY.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McInerny Funeral Home



Sun

May 04

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

McInerny Funeral Home
502 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905

Mon

May 05

Prayer

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

McInerny Funeral Home
502 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905

Mon

May 05

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Mary's Catholic Church
224 Franklin St, Elmira, NY 14904

A livestream will be available for this event.

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