Fox 5 anchor Rosanna Scotto broke down in tears during her live return to Good Day New York. She couldn’t hold back her emotions while mourning the recent death of her mother, Marion Scotto.
Honoring her mother’s legacy
Before returning to the broadcast desk, Scotto addressed fans online. She knew it was time to step back into the spotlight because “Mom would have wanted that.”
Her mother was a central figure in the family and their famous restaurant, Fresco by Scotto. Scotto shared that “To the world, Marion Scotto became known as the heart of Fresco by Scotto. But to us, she was simply Mom.”
A courageous family story
Marion took a huge financial gamble decades ago to launch their family business by mortgaging their home. Reflecting on that brave decision, Scotto noted that “Most people would’ve walked away. Not our mother.”
Marion believed in hard work and treating every single customer like family. Despite building a successful brand, Scotto added that “Her greatest achievement wasn’t Fresco by Scotto. It was her family.”
Overwhelming support from viewers
The broadcast served as a touching moment between the longtime news anchor and her loyal morning audience. Scotto expressed deep gratitude for the thousands of heartwarming messages sent to her during her grief, saying she “Appreciated it so much. It was really lovely.” She drew strength from her mother’s timeless work ethic to push through the broadcast.
