Obituary of Maria A. Accetturo
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Maria Accetturo, age 53, of Banner Elk, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones, on Sunday, July 31, 2016.
Born in Newark, N.J. on January 23, 1963, she was the daughter of Anthony, Sr., and Geraldine Accetturo.
She was preceded in death by her mother in 2015.
Maria is survived by her family and loved ones; Anthony Accetturo, Sr., Geraldine �Geri� Palazzo, Michelle Wright, Anthony and his wife Helen, and Angelo and his wife Angela. She is also survived by; Anthony III and Nicole Palazzo, Angelo, Jr. and Ava, Michelle Wright, Nicholas and Natalie, and Lola and Sofio, and great nephew Anthony Accetturo, IV.
She graduated from Barry University in Miami with a B.S. Degree in Psychology and worked for some time in the Covenant House in Ft. Lauderdale helping children.
Maria was a pillar within the family, the community, and family restaurant, Sorrento�s Bistro. Maria enjoyed life to the fullest. There was never a time that you would see her without a smile. She was also an honorary mother and �big sister� to many. She had a big impact on everyone�s life that she touched.
Mass for Maria Accetturo will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Linville.
Online Condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Accetturo family.