Late resident of Peabody, Liz passed away Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.  She was 75 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. "Dick" and Bertha M. (McNeil) Toce.  Liz attended Chelsea public schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1966.  Liz retired as an administrative assistant for the Department of Public Works in Chelsea, after dedicating 30 years of service to the City.  She was a late member of the Eastern Star in Revere, the Zonta Club of Chelsea and the Red Hat Club.  She enjoyed her time while she played on a bowling league in Lynn.  Liz enjoyed spending her summers at her Alton Bay summer cottage, surrounded by her loving family.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Liz was the wife of the late Arnold M. Colitz.  Beloved mother of Diane M. O'Brien and Tommy O'Brien of Peabody, Liz Giannasca and her husband Armando of Peabody, Suzette Goodchild and her husband Mark of Reading, Steven Colitz and his wife Linda of GA and the late Scott Colitz and Sherri Colitz.  Sister of Phyllis Walker of Lynn and the late Frank Toce and Richard "Ricky" Toce. Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren, Tommy, Amanda, Armando, Collin, Colby, Rachel, Ryan, and 2 great grandchildren, Ava and Ari.  Liz was excitedly waiting on the arrival of 3 more great granddaughters.  She leaves behind her faithful companion of 14 years, her Maltipoo, Patch, whom she adored.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:   Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12 Noon.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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