Deborah Ann Tortorici

Deborah “Deb” Ann (Dichiora) Tortorici died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 62.

Deborah is survived by her son Anthony Tortorici, by son Sal Tortorici, by daughter Jamie Tortorici, by ex-husband Sal Tortorici, by sister Kris Tortorici, by granddaughter Giovanna Tortorici, by her loving furry friend Sonny the dog, and she is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Deborah is preceded in death by her mother Mary (La Russo) Dichiora Castiglia, father Salomon Dichiora and by brother Michael Dichiora.

Deborah was born to Mary (La Russo) Dichiora Castiglia and Salomon Dichiora in Bronx, New York on Tuesday, June 16th, 1959. She attended Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY and graduated with the year of 1977. Deb married Sal Tortorici on Sunday, July 14th, 1985 in Rio Rancho, NM. They were married for 25 years and had three children.

Deb had been enjoying retired life. She enjoyed past times such as cooking, going to casinos, spending time with her granddaughter, singing karaoke, listening to Elvis Presley and attending her monthly luncheon with the real mob wives of Rio Rancho.

Services will take place at the Church of the Incarnation on Monday, December 20th, 2021. The Rosary will begin at 10:30AM, with the Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00AM.