Anna Marie Fox's Obituary
Anna Marie Fox, age 92, of Parma, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born on November 19, 1932, to the late Narciso and Barbara Rizzardi, Anna brought light and joy to every life she touched.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Fox, in 2012, and her dear brothers, Rico Rizzardi and Jimmy Rizzardi. Anna is survived by her loving children, Cindy (Jack) Toman, George (Jodie) Fox, and Charles Fox. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to John Toman, Allison Toman, and Madeline Fox. She also leaves behind her cherished sisters, Erma Stoica and Barbara (Dale) McCoy.
Anna lived a vibrant life filled with music, friendship, and laughter. She was an active member of the Sunshine Singers, the Musi-Gals, and the Raising Canes dance group, bringing energy and joy to every performance. She found great happiness in the companionship and community of the local Senior Center, where she participated in countless activities and events. Anna was known to enter a room filled with strangers and leave with a room of new friends.
Anna excelled in many fields throughout her life from the hospitality industry with the Stouffer corporation and with the Ritz Carlton, to retail sales with Macy’s and JC Penney department stores. She was awarded multiple “Five Star Service” awards for exceptional performance at the Ritz Carlton in Naples Florida and was consistently the top sales performer in the fashion and jewelry departments at Penney’s and Macy’s.
Anna will be remembered for her generous heart, fun-loving spirit, and her unfailing kindness. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and loved. Her warmth, laughter, and passion for life will live on in all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, Westwood-Abbey Mausoleum, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow starting at 12:00 p.m.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate
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