In loving memory of
DOROTHY ANN COZZI
October 1, 1934 - March 23, 2024
Dorothy Ann Cozzi former long time resident of Dos Palos, CA sadly passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was 89 years old.
Dorothy was born October 1, 1934 in Mt. Vernon Arkansas, the daughter of Norman and Birtie Sanders. She graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1952. Dorothy married her fiancé of two years Gerald Joseph Cozzi on November 20, 1954 in Las Vegas, NV. Their devotion to each other was evident as they were inseparable during their 63 years of marriage. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who took great pride in her family. Her daughters describe their mother as carrying herself with "elegance and grace."
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and survived by her children, first born Debbie Cozzi McClarty (husband Harold) from Reedley CA, second born Diana Cozzi from San Luis Obispo, CA, grandchildren: Jonathan McClarty (wife Sarah) of Kingsburg, CA, Chelsea McClarty Ketelsen (husband Drew) of Kingsburg, CA, Tony Joseph May (son of Diana Cozzi) of San Luis Obispo, CA and four great grandchildren.
Dorothy, the second oldest of four daughters is survived by sisters Syble Wooten, Shirley Browning and Cindy Maumoynier. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11am, Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Dos Palos, CA. Burial service is private.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity.