Maria Nicola Colagiovanni

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Maria Nicola Colagiovanni, 92, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her children in her home. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Born in Cercepiccola, Italy on December 7, 1933, Maria was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Annunziata (Apollonio) Mastropietro. She immigrated to the United States in 1954. On January 5, 1958 at St. Ann's Church in Ossining, Maria married Lorenzo Colagiovanni who predeceased her in 2014 after 57 years of marriage.

Maria spent many years raising her family before later pursuing work as a seamstress and an at-home caretaker. Cooking was Maria's love language, and she prepared every meal with love, taking pride in sharing her creations with family and friends.

Maria will be remembered for her storytelling and her gift of conversation. A passionate, strong, and courageous woman, Maria carried love in her heart and shared it with everyone she encountered, even strangers she met along life's journey.

She is survived by her children, Frank Colagiovanni and his wife Elaine, Larry Colagiovanni and his wife Ann, Linda Colagiovanni and her husband Kirk Randolph, John Colagiovanni and his wife Lisa, and Angela Colagiovanni and her husband Mark Owens; her grandchildren, Michael Colagiovanni (fiancé Tina), David Colagiovanni (Kristina), Andrea Petroni and her husband Giulio, Sidney Randolph, Callie Garcia, Jared Garcia (Katie), Ben Colagiovanni, Dean Colagiovanni, Shaun Colagiovanni, Dylan Colagiovanni, and Mason Colagiovanni; her great-grandchildren, Michael, Luca, Liana. Gianfranco, Giulia, and Alessia; her sister, Christina Cardinale; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Maria was also predeceased by her siblings, Michaelina Mastropietro and Fernando Mastropietro.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 15th from 2 - 5 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 16th at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment at St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Maria's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit Maria's tribute page at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.