Antonietta De Maio Riccio, age 74 of Stratford, beloved wife Leonardo Riccio, passed away on Friday July8, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Riccio, was born in San Pietro, Italy to the late Antonio and Elvira (De Stefano) De Maio, and has been an area resident for 45 years. Antonietta was the matriarch of the family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was truly devoted to the upbringing of her grandchildren. Antonietta continuously cared for everyone, as she always placed others before herself. She was a homemaker who lovingly created a warm welcoming home for her family and friends. Antonietta was an avid gardener, extraordinary cook and baker. Everyone that was in her presence truly felt cared for and loved. All who knew her will truly miss her. Survivors in addition to her beloved husband, include 2 devoted daughters Pina Di Nuzzo and her husband John of Stratford, and Elvira Malin and her husband Keith of Ansonia, 4 cherished grandchildren Brittany, Brianna, Sabrina, and Savannah, a brother Giuseppe De Maio, and a sister Biagina De Maio both of Italy and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday July 12th at 9:15 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in St. Monica's Mausoleum at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 p.m.