Darlene Marie Nuzzi's Obituary
Darlene Marie Nuzzi, 64, of Decatur, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 suddenly in her home with family around.
Darlene was born May 31, 1958 in Patchogue, N.Y. the daughter of Edward and Joan Wood. She married Arnold F. Nuzzi on February 5, 1988 in Patchogue, N.Y.
Darlene loved her family, especially all of her grandchildren. Family always came first. She loved having her family and friends over at the house for holidays, cookouts and just stopping by to say hi. Darlene loved being outside planting flowers and gardening and sitting on her deck in the evenings. Darlene loved holidays and enjoyed decorating the inside and out of her house for every holiday.
Surviving are her Husband Arnold Nuzzi of Decatur, IL; son, Arnold Nuzzi Jr (Nicole Hubner) of Decatur, IL; son, Christopher Nuzzi (Ethel) of Decatur, IL; daughter, Debra Nuzzi of Feedinghills, MA; mother, Joan Wilson of Patchogue, NY; Uncle, George Leppla of Patchogue, NY; brother Edward Wood (Josie) of Palm Coast, FL; brother Georgie Wood of Patchogue, NY; brother Scott Wilson (Stefanie) of Coram, NY; her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and pets.
She was preceded in death by her father; step-father, George Wilson; sister, Jean Ann Wood; sister, Kathleen Winholtz; grandson, Angel Arauz.
There will be no services at this time. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Heart Association's
Condolences and memories of Darlene may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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