Marisa Monterastelli Nizzi

1927 – 2025

Marisa Monterastelli Nizzi, 98, of Rome, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 09, 2025. Marisa was born on January 22, 1927, in Fiumalbo, Italy, daughter of the late Emilio and Maria Monterastelli. Marisa married Leo Nizzi on September 08, 1948, in Borgo A Mozzano, Italy.

Marisa and her first daughter Maria Teresa Nizzi Bobell immigrated to America to reunite with Leo on April 11, 1953. After moving to Rome, NY, Marisa and Leo welcomed their son Pellegrino “Perry” Nizzi and their second daughter, Loriana Nizzi Moakler to the family. During their time in Rome, Maria Teresa Nizzi Bobell wed Edward M. Bobell, Jr; and Loriana Nizzi Moakler wed John P. Moakler, Sr. Along with her three children, Marisa was blessed with an impressive lineage of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marisa, a dedicated employee of Revere Copper and Brass, will always be remembered for her luck in finding 4 leaf clovers, her unmatched ability to knit slippers for all that wanted them, and her ability to welcome all into her home for a glass of homemade wine.

Marisa is survived by her children, Perry Nizzi, and daughters, Maria Teresa Nizzi (Edward) Bobell, Jr, and Loriana Nizzi (John) Moakler, Sr., grandchildren, Edward M. Bobell III and his wife Kathleen, Katrina Bobell, Paul Moakler and his wife Taylre, Leo C. Nizzi and his wife Annie, and Marisa Michele Nizzi. She was also blessed to be a part of four great-grandchildren’s lives, starting with Christopher Bobell, Nicholas Bobell, Luca Moakler and Camron Moakler, all who have been enriched by being around her. Marisa was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Leo Nizzi, as well as her parents, Emilio and Maria Monterastelli, a grandson John P. Moakler, Jr., a brother Mario Monterastelli, and a sister Rina Lenzini.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 East Dominick Street, Rome, NY. The family will receive friends at Church at the conclusion of the Mass. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marisa’s name may be made to Humane Society of Rome, Inc., PO Box 4572, Rome, N.Y. 13442-4572.

Arrangements are by the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, N.Y. 13440.

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