PELOSO, Emma


Emma Peloso, 88, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed away June 21, 2002. Emma was born August 28, 1913 in Erie, Pennsylvania. The founder of Riazzi's Italian Gardens in 1947, she was also a founding member of the Italian-American Club. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Peloso. She is survived by her sons, James Riazzi, Robert Riazzi, Daniel Peloso and Paul Peloso; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Published June 23, 2002 in the Arizona Republic.