Sr. Maria Pozzobon FMSC

February 7, 1923 - June 14, 2019

Sr. Maria Pozzobon, FMSC (Sr. Crocefissa) of Peekskill, NY entered into eternal life on June 14, 2019. She was born in Cavasagra, Italy on February 7, 1923, one of 11 children of Joseph and Angela and entered the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart on October 3, 1945. On January 8, 1948 Sister came to America, where she worked in the Sisters’ Infirmary until 1966 when she was assigned to Ladycliff College to take charge of the health of the college girls. In 1980 Sister returned to Mt. St. Francis Convent and continued her work and gentle presence in the Infirmary until her own health led her to be a patient there. Sister’s wake will be on Monday, June 17, at Mt. St. Francis, 250 South Street, Peekskill, NY from 2- 6:30pm Vespers. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30am, followed by burial in the Sisters’ cemetery. Arrangements by Dorsey – Carlone Funeral Home, Peekskill.