Elizabeth Izzo Petretta, 85, Died; “she had a gift of growing a beautiful flower from a tiny weed”
Elizabeth Izzo Petretta, a lifelong resident of Westport, CT passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2022 at the age of 85.
She was born on December 20, 1936 in Caserta, Italy to Luigi and Maria Izzo. In the 1950's, she moved with her family to Westport, CT where she later married her beloved husband, Rocco Petretta.
With Elizabeth's support, Rocco's Restaurant was established in 1975 in Westport where she worked for many years. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, sewing, and crocheting. She especially loved spending time in her garden as she had a gift of growing a beautiful flower from a tiny weed. She loved to take care of others and always with a smile. Her faith was extremely important as she was a lifelong parishioner and volunteer at Assumption Church. She was her happiest when she was with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Rocco and her daughters, Emily (Vinny) Engongoro and Michelle Hankey and her grandchildren, Christopher Engongoro, Chloe and Olivia Hankey, her six siblings: Angelina (Joseph) Carusone, Verona, Italy; Josephine Bertoldo, Meriden, CT; Antonia Prentice, Monroe, CT; Anthony (Margie) Izzo, Tar Heel, NC; Jospeh Izzo, Westport, CT; Ann Izzo, Westport, CT and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Assumption, 98 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery, 73 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hardingfuneral.com
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Governor Lamont: “President Biden has returned America to its rightful place as the leader of the free world.”
Governor Ned Lamont’s:
“In his first State of the Union since taking office, President Biden marked considerable progress in building a better America. The Biden-Harris administration implemented a vaccine program that has inoculated more than 200 million Americans and, today, is allowing us to safely return to a more normal and regular life. Together with Congress, President Biden enacted the American Rescue Plan Act that reduced child poverty to the lowest rate on record, provided our schools the resources to safely educate our children in-person, and has helped fuel historic economic growth and job creation. The bipartisan infrastructure law the President championed will rebuild our infrastructure, reduce carbon pollution, and make our communities more resilient, redress historical inequities, and lay the foundation for American prosperity for years to come.
“Internationally, President Biden has returned America to its rightful place as the leader of the free world. Instead of coddling dictators, we’ve reengaged with our allies across the globe. We worked to repair international supply chains. We rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement. We recommitted the United States to freedom and democracy. And when Russia chose to wage war on a peaceful neighbor, President Biden rallied our friends and allies to support the sovereign nation of Ukraine and hold Russia accountable.
“I commend President Biden for all that he and Vice President Harris have achieved, and I applaud the President’s vision and goals that he outlined in his speech tonight. He presented a clear and achievable plan to lower everyday costs for all Americans, to strengthen our economy, and to ensure a fair shot at the American dream for all Americans with an economy built from the bottom up and the middle out. In Connecticut, we’re working to achieve the same goals. We’re making historic investments in developing a modern workforce to fill Connecticut jobs, make Connecticut products, and reduce costs for Connecticut families. Likewise, just as President Biden proposed a plan to reduce the costs of everyday expenses, including energy and prescription drugs, in my Connecticut Difference budget we tackle these challenges head-on.
“I look forward to working with President Biden and our amazing congressional delegation to ensure that the progress we’ve made over the past year is sustained and that our Union remains strong.”
Aquarion Seeks Nominations of People, Businesses, and Organizations for Environment Champion Award
Aquarion Water Company:The Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations across Connecticut dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. Now in its 12th year, the Environmental Champion Awards are an opportunity for environmental advocates to earn statewide honors for their work.
Winners in the Adult, Non-Profit Organization, and Business categories will have the opportunity to select an environmental non-profit to receive a $5,000 grant. The winner of the Student category (grades 9-12) will receive a $1,000 award.
“Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Connecticut work tirelessly to preserve our state’s natural resources,” said Donald J. Morrissey, President of Aquarion Water Company. “As Stewards of the Environment, Aquarion Water Company is excited to salute their efforts and celebrate their achievements through the 12th annual Environmental Champion Awards.”
The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2022 and winners will be announced on June 4, 2022 at an awards ceremony to be held at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.
Details and the nomination form for the 2022 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards are available at www.aquarionwater.com/awards.