Mary C. Costello

Mary Christine Costello Tuozzo was born in Abbyfeale, Limerick Ireland January 1, 1945 (79)
to Catherine and Patrick Costello. Chriss (as she was commonly referred to) was one of three
girls, and she was the oldest of her sisters Rena (Catherine) and Eileen (Helen). Chriss passed
peacefully in her home in Tennessee surrounded by loving family.
When Chriss was about 4, Patrick left for America to set up a place of better opportunity for
the family. A few years later, her and her Mother would head to America to finish setting up
residency and soon after, Rena and Eileen would join them after being in England with their
grandparents for a while.
They lived in Chicago, and after her father passed it was just the three girls and their Mother.
She worked at St Anne’s as did the other girls where their Mom worked as a nurse.
Chriss married and had two boys, Patrick and Larry. She loved her boys fiercely until her last
day on Earth and beyond. She had a strong sense of family, and was so willing to help and
support her family any way she could.
Chriss moved through many changes in life and worked for a food distribution company for
many years She met her great love Ron in the late 90’s and they were married in 1998. They
enjoyed life together, traveling, friends, family, dining out, social gatherings, and more. They
loved each other dearly and moved to Tennessee almost 5 years ago to retire in their forever
home.
Chriss was a sweet, loving person with a smile always and a great sense of humor. In her
younger years, she enjoyed dancing, sewing, cooking and was always organized. Chriss was
strong and independent while being the most kind hearted and giving person. She is very loved
and will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Tuozzo, her mother and father Catherine
and Patrick, her sister Eileen, her nephew Michael, and many beloved family members and
friends.
She is survived by her sons Patrick (Natalie) and Larry. She is also survived by her sister
Rena (Catherine), her Grandsons Brendan and Kyle, her nieces Marie and Kathleen, her
nephews Eddie and Brian, and many cousins, friends and family members.
May Chriss be in eternal peace with our Father and rejoice in being reunited in Heaven
with all who have gone before her.