Jeanne Anne (Toohey) Rizzuto, 84, of Barrington, was born into eternal life on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna McVay Toohey.

Jeanne was a native New Yorker born in Flushing, Queens. Prior to moving to Barrington in 2013, she lived in Hobe Sound, Fla. for 20 years, with her late husband of 59 years August “Gus” Rizzuto.

Jeanne and Gus raised their family in Roslyn Heights, New York. They were active members of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Roslyn. While in Florida, they were communicants of St. Christopher's Church, and most recently Jeanne attended St. Luke’s Church in Barrington.

After graduating from Katherine Gibbs, Jeanne worked in Manhattan for years then moved east to raise her family. She subsequently earned an associate’s degree in Accounting from Nassau Community College, a college degree always being a lifelong dream of hers.

Jeanne will be remembered for her faith, deep love and devotion to her family, a quick wit and her love of words and song. She would complete the Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle in under an hour, join in a song at any moment, and bring a smile to those around her with her quips and clichés. Jeanne was an avid bridge player, loved books, sports, cooking but above all else, spending time with her family.

She is survived by sons, Paul (Lori Ann) of Florham Park, NJ; Edward (Kate Kennedy) of Durham, NC; Philip (Tracey) of Barrington; Daniel (Regina) of Darien, Conn.; and daughter, Nancy of Chicago, Ill. She was adored by her 12 grandchildren, Sam, Elizabeth, Brendan, Benjamin, Annabelle, Mary Kate, Philip, Caroline, Daniel, Fay, Michael, and James. She is also survived by sisters-in-laws Ruth Maxsym, Rose Ann Rizzuto, Sylvia Rizzuto and many nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was the sister of late brothers Jack and Robert Toohey and sister-in law of the late Ann Palumbo Toohey.

A memorial Mass will be held at a future date at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Roslyn, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Special Olympics of Rhode Island.   http://www.specialolympicsri.org/.

Arrangements have been made through Smith Funeral Home in Warren.

www.wjsmithfh.com