Woonsocket, RI: Faith E. Mierzwa, 23, of Woonsocket, RI, formerly of Forestville, died Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 unexpectedly due to complications from her Type I diabetes, at her residence.
She was born in Dunkirk, on September 3, 1997, the daughter of Stacey (Dennis Howe) Mierzwa, of Forestville and Christopher (Debi Giambruno) Mierzwa, of Raleigh, NC. She was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 2015 and a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, where she received her Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts. She currently worked as an Executive Sous Chef at Capriccio Italian Restaurant, Providence, RI, for 3 1/2 years. Faith was very artistic. She loved to create new culinary dishes and to paint. She was forever decorating & rearranging her apartment. Faith also had a beautiful singing voice.
Survivors include her maternal grandparents Stanley & Judith Gizowski, Jr. of Forestville, her paternal grandparents Thomas & Katherine Mierzwa of South Dayton, sisters, Alison Mierzwa of Forestville, Ashley Mierzwa of Smynra TN, Brita Howe of Cassadaga, Autumn Howe of New Port News, VA, several aunts, uncles, cousins & a nephew. She is also survived by her Capriccio family- Vincenzo Iemma and his son Salvatore, and her many coworkers and friends.
Due to COVID restrictions the family will have a Private Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will follow in Arkwright Summit Cemetery, Town of Arkwright.
The family suggests memorials may be made either to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 331 Alberta Drive, Suite 106, Buffalo, NY 14226 or to any homeless shelter located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
20 Comments
Sally Rider
Stacey and Family..words cannot express our feelings over the loss of your precious daughter Faith. She had so much going for her doing what she loved to do. One thing about it, you can be proud of her accomplishments. Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time and know that you will be in our thoughts for many days to come. Wish we were there to give you a hug but COVID would prevent that too.
Much love and Many hugs to you.
“Duff” and Sally Rider
mary ann basile
Faith was a special girl. She was so determined, mature and talented. I was one of her teachers at BOCES and her advisor for The National Technical Honor Society. She was one of those students who stood out because of her talents, attitude and drive. My deepest condolences go out to her parents and family.
David Caccamise
Faith , you will be sadly missed. I enjoyed the two years you we spent together in my Culinary Arts class at BOCES. By far you were one of the most intelligent , responsible, mature young adults that I had the pleasure of teaching. You truly had a gift for cooking and your attention to detail was second to none. I was so proud of you when I heard of your accomplishments after BOCES and reminisced about the time we shared together and the many wonderful accomplishments you made in life. I am very fortunate and blessed to have our paths cross and I will miss you tremendously. RIP, Faith….Mr.C
Gardner Thompson & family
Our condolences, very sorry to hear of your loss.
Kelli Rodney
Stacey I am so very sorrow to hear about Faith. My heart breaks for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
stowne4@roadrunner.com
Stacey, So sorry for your loss. Was shocked when I heard. She had so much to give to the world. God must have needed an angel.
Annie brida
Absolutely no words for this tragic loss. Faith is one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. I met Faith working together at Capriccio Restaurant in Providence. She was my first friend when I moved to the area. Through her pure, genuine personality, I feel like I have known her my whole life. All my love to her family during this time of grief. I love you sweet Faith and rest easy.
Rita Boyland
Stacey,family & Faith’s co-workers, Words can not express how deeply sorry I am to read about your daughter,Faith. My thoughts, prayers & deepest sympathy to you Stacey & your entire family. May your beautiful memories bring comfort to you Stacey & all whose lives Faith touched. Sending prayers & comforting hugs to all who had the privilege to know such a beautiful person, may she rest in peace. Luv to all, Rita Boyland
Uncle Tonti and Sonia
Love you Faith
Ariel DiPalma (Messina)
Faith was a beautiful young women inside and out. She was incredibly kind and sweet. My deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Virginia Becker
Stacey and Family,
My heart sunk when I saw the picture of your beautiful Faith in the paper. Although I never met her, I remember the parental love you conveyed for her and her sisters. May memories of happier times sustain you now and in the future as you process her passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ginny Becker
Nancy Cinelli
Dear Stacey and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Faith’s passing. You are all in our prayers. May God bless and keep you. Love & prayers, Ron & Nancy Cinelli
Michele Klepfer
Stacey,
So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I can remember hearing Faith singing at the HS concerts. Such a beautiful voice. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Barbara Czolowski
Stacey and Allison,
My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. I have vivid memories of Faith bouncing down the hall in the elementary building. She was a wonderful child, who will be missed so very much. So sorry for your loss.
With Love,
Barbara Czolowski
Briana Oliver
Sending my condolences to Stacey and the rest of the Family. As I’m sure this is a shock to everyone, I have comfort knowing I got to meet Faith. And boy did her name fit her personality, her presence, and overall character. Within such a short period of time working together, this girl has touched my heart in so many ways. I will forever hold onto our memories and “girl codes” lol. I will see you again one sweet day. All my love my dear friend.
Lynn Ziegler
Dear Stacey, Judy, Stanley and families,
I am so extremely sorry for your loss. My heart is hurting for all of you at this time. May God bless you all and may you find comfort in your memories. Prayers being uplifted for you all.
Much love,
Lynn Adamczak Ziegler
Ken and Chris Latshaw
There are no words to comfort you during this difficult time for you and the family. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. We are here for anything that you and your family may need.
Cully Family
Sending our condolences. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzette
God bless your broken hearts. Shocked and saddened by this awful news. Faith, a beautiful soul, artist, athlete. Smart and soft spoken. This is how I will remember Faith. To Alison and Stacey, my heart bleeds for you both at your unimaginable loss. May your complete confidence in Christ guide your heart daily, may your memories and pictures help ease some of your pain and I pray that you will hear her voice, and feel her touch in your dreams…
Raymond & Carmen Wappman
Offer my sincere symapaty to Stacey and Family.We moved into our new house and town at time Faith was born so saw her grow up to be a wounder young lady.When covid passes will there to give our hugs. What a loss, offer payers.