Obituary: Mary Tortorella DiScala, 102, Of Norwalk

Information via Collins Funeral Home

Mary Tortorella DiScala, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home at the age of 102 on January 27, 2023.

Mary is survived by her two beloved children, Michael F. DiScala and wife, Donna, her daughter, Lucia DiScala Breault and husband, Joseph D. Breault, and former daughter in law Michele Alberta DiScala all of Norwalk. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Portia Antonio, John DiScala, Natalie Grillo, Jaclyn DiScala, and Michael DiScala, Jr. and three step-grandchildren Nora Breault, Lauren Ambrogio, and Joseph V. Breault. In addition, Mary leaves behind her six great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, 2 step great greatgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will hold her dear in their hearts always.

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Gioacchino "Jack" DiScala, her brother, Sam Tortorella, and her loving parents, Lucy and Salvatore Tortorella.

Few people can say this, and Mary was proud of the fact that she was a lifelong Norwalk resident. Mary graduated in February 1938 from the first graduating class at Norwalk High School and later attended Merrell’s Business School. She worked at the C&K Hat Corporation before starting a family.

Mary was the support system behind her family’s entrepreneurial real estate endeavors and was an integral part in building the company into what it is today. She was so proud of the mark that M.F. DiScala & Company has made in helping to change the landscape of Norwalk, a city which she loved, and which she called home for over 102 years. Most important to Mary, however, was her family and vast circle of wonderful and close friends.

Mary exuded a true sense of style, a spirit of warmth and eternal optimism. She was generous beyond measure. She gave an abundance of love, compassion, and advice, not only to family and friends, but to everyone in need. She was truly one of God’s masterpieces. We take comfort in knowing that Mary’s legacy will live on through the lives she touched. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Norwalk.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Matthew Church or a charity of your choice.