Maria A. Sion

Maria A. Sion, 58, of Chepachet, passed away Sunday at home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Gregory Sion (PPD, Ret.) for 34 years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Delores (Riccio) Izzo and the late Domenico Izzo.

Mrs. Sion was a Realtor for many years.    She most enjoyed spending time with her family, whether sitting around with her cup of coffee or going on vacations. She treasured the time she spent with her grandson, Matthew.  She will be remembered for her love, her loyalty, her selflessness, her inner strength, and how she prided herself on being there for others.  She will be dearly missed by all.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Jennifer Sion of Chepachet, Jessica Sion of Voluntown, CT, and Graig Sion of Chepachet; her grandson Matthew Sion of Chepachet; a sister, Gina Veltri and her husband Joseph of Providence; and two brothers, Angelo Izzo of Providence and Raymond Izzo, and his wife Kathy of Chepachet.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Friday at St. Ann Church, Hawkins Street, 280 Hawkins  Street, Providence. Burial will be private in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.   Visiting hours are at A.A Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence, Thursday, 4-7 pm.  Masks are required and 15 people are allowed at a time to pay their respects.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish, 20 Hemingway Drive, Riverside, RI 02915, or Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.

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