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MaryAnn Arcarese Obituary
(Bryant)
Victor: MaryAnn passed into the loving arms of the Lord and her Mom on October 15, 2008 at the age of 58. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she died at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Triestina Arcarese; and brothers, Larry, Louis and Carl. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons,
David (Katie), and Michael Bryant; sister, Dorothy and brother-in-law, Jeff Helfer. MaryAnn also leaves three beautiful grandchildren, Shelby, Colin and Landon and special nieces and nephews, Rosalie (Bill) Morabito, Lorraine (Tom) Fay, Joseph (JoAnn), Tom (Bev), Bill (Debi) Arcarese.
MaryAnn deeply cared for her friends and was loved and touched by all that knew her. Special thanks to Dr. Brenda Iannucci for all the compassion and loving care she gave to MaryAnn as well as to Hospice of Ontario County.
Her family will receive friends FRIDAY 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family SATURDAY 11:00 AM at ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, (115 Maple Ave. Victor, NY) for her funeral mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Ontario Yates Hospice, 756 Preemption Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, or St. Patrick's church.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME
570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041
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Memories and Condolences
for MaryAnn Arcarese
Ron Baird
October 31, 2008
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy for a most courageous woman. She was a kind and hada a spirit that encompassed all. Mary Ann was mostly full of laughter and mischief when I knew her best (and that is how I wish to remember her). I have and will continue to miss her. I know she is happy now.
Dor Helfer
October 22, 2008
Mar was my sister and my best friend. She will remain in my heart always. I will never, never forget her. Everyone tells me that in time it will get better, but I do not see how. She was MY LIFE. She was willing to do whatever she could to get better. We took her to so many specialists, even tried natural measures. She had the most heart breaking treatments, but never complained. It was so hard for us to watch. We held her hands and she always melted our hearts with her smile and with comforting words she would say to us. She always told me that she had cancer, but cancer would never have her. She said "I am gonna prove them all wrong", and she did for so many years, but in the end it ALWAYS WINS.
I want to Thank all her friends for all the many phone calls. She loved to talk on the phone. It helped to keep her spirits up. Thank you also for the many visits you all made. She so loved to see you all. But most of all I thank you for all the many prayers.
I will miss her with all my heart, but I could not wish her to live the way she was in the end. She deserved to be happy once again, and I believe she is.
I love you Mar.....ALWAYS!
Colleen Donnellan
October 20, 2008
Dear David, Michael & Dorothy and Jeff,
I will remember Maryann as the great fighter.....she fought a good fight to stay so she could see you graduate from College and see you marry and have Grandbabies....All of you loved her and she loved you with all her heart....Special people in our lives may pass on but the memories live on in our hearts....I always told Maryann she was the Sophia Loren of the 20th century a classic with so much beauty....inside and out....may she and you know how much she was loved by friends & co workers...and may you see her smiling on you every day of your life...she is now very happy with God and at peace...no more pain can touch her heavenly spirit....You will always miss her but may your burden be lightened with happy memories in time.....Thanks for you dedication to being at her side the many hrs of loving service...My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family....Colleen Donnellan (Irish little girl)
Paul Seger
October 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. MaryAnn was such a wonderful person and I feel blessed for having had the opportunity to know her.
Carol Courtright
October 19, 2008
Dave and Katie, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. She was so courageous. My prayers are with all of you.
Linda (Arcarese) Griffith
October 18, 2008
Don't think of her as gone away;
her journey's just begun.
Life has so many facets -
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from all her pain and fears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where pass no days or years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing, but our sadness
can really pass away.
Think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched.
For no one loved is ever lost
and she was loved so much!
Josh Kaplan
October 17, 2008
Mikey-
I am deeply saddened to hear about your Mother. She was an amazing, courageous, and caring woman (One of the strongest people I have ever met). Your Mom was always smiling, no matter what, and that was truly inspiring. You and your family will always be in my prayers. I am thankful she is no longer in pain and I know that she will always be proud of you. I know how hard this must be for you, and I want you to know, that I am always here for you no matter what. Love you bro.
Josh Kaplan
Carol Greenfield
October 17, 2008
Mike, Dave, Katie, Dor & Jeff:
I had the pleasure of working at Kodak with Mary Ann for several years. We spent many lunch hours at the mall! She was beautiful and the best dresser in all of Kodak. We shared many ups & downs, but the worst day was when she told me she had breast cancer 8 yrs ago. She had a wondeful family support system to help her thru the years. I inserted myself as much as possible. Last summer I had the pleasure of caring for her and staying at her house every weekend for several months. I was so thankful for our one-on-one time together. She is my inspiration. When I saw her in June, we took a long walk in her neighborhood. She insisted on walking! That was truly amazing. No matter how sick she was, she always asked "how are you doing or how are the girls". She was a loving friend and will be missed greatly. I know she is now at peace.
Deana Guzzetta
October 17, 2008
MaryAnn, made my days at Eastman Kodak B601 full of laughter and love. She, I called her "Noni", was always there for me and was like family to all of us at the Call Center that we worked in. I feel honored to have known MaryAnn. She is truly an "Angel".
May she live on in all of our hearts
Deana Guzzetta (Peanut)
Deana Guzzetta
October 17, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
my last birthday with mom
Katie Bryant
October 17, 2008
Maryann my (mother in law) and I share many memories over these last nine years. This picture was from March of this year when we celebrated my birthday together. Although Mom and I did not get along at first, we ended up building a wonderful relationship. With a son like David what mother would want another women in his life :)
We talked on the phone all the time. She always called me when a juicey Lifetime movie was on or when she saw something that the kids would enjoy. She loved dressing her granddaughter up, painting her nails and putting ribbon in her hair. Shelby asked me last night if she could call mop(that was her famous name for grandma) in heaven, she had something to tell her. I told her I am sorry as tears streamed down my face, but we can only talk to her through prayer. I said Shelby Mop will hear everything you want to tell her. When I told my son Colin God had taken her to heaven(I cried), he had a huge smile on his face. I felt angry and said to him why are you smiling? He said Mom I am so happy she can walk with God now. He wiped my tears and said be happy for her mom...he is only 5 and he was so right! She spoiled all three children and before she died she told me she would be thier special Gaurdian Angel and I truly believe that with my heart.
I will miss all our shopping events, dinners together and most of all our conversations we had regulary always venting and crying to one another. She did a wonderul job raising two respectful loving sons. Mike took such good care of her while they lived together and even after he went out on his own. He slept there whenever she needed him or didn't want to be alone. Both boys spent many nights awake scratching her, tickling her and making her comfortable. A couple years ago she said to me you know Katie, David treats you the way I always wanted a man to treat me. I said Mom you have helped mold this loving husband/father and that is why he is this way. My heart breaks and so does the three hearts of her grandchildren, I thank God they were all able to hug her, kiss her and say goodbye one last time. We will all meet again one day and until then I will treasure every blessed moment we had together on earth. One more thing I thank God for Aunt Dor taking care of mom and being there all the times we couldn't. She couldn't have gotten better care then from her loving-devoted sister! David, the kids and I will miss her so much.....we will always keep her memories alive through the years to come! We would not be able to get through these heart wrenching times without our wonderful friends and family who have held us all up....thank you to all of you for your love and support.
Christine (Zubrycki) Fowler
October 17, 2008
Dorothy (& Family),
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Ann's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of our growing up together and our years at St. Michael's School and Bishop Kearney. She will always be remembered as a very kind and sweet person.
Sara, Nick and Addison Canzano
October 17, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of MaryAnn. We are so glad that she is now comfortable and at peace. Her kindness and beauty show through her son, our dear friend David. We pray that her family and friends find strength in the good memories that they have of MaryAnn.
Frank Geraci
October 16, 2008
Michael, David, Dorothy and Jeff
I was sorry to hear about the death of Maryann. She was a beautiful person. You should all be proud of the love and support you gave her. We would all be very fortunate to be surrounded by such a wonderful family.
I am sorry that I am out of town and will miss the services. Please know that Maryann will be kept in our prayers. She will forever be in your hearts. Frank Geraci
Danielle Dredger (Ontario Yates Hospice)
October 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort. She was a wonderful woman and I really enjoyed my visits with her during the year I knew her.
Carol D'Ambra
October 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to David , Mike, Dorothy and family. I worked with Mary Ann at Kodak and got to know her quite well. She was beautiful inside and out. Such a caring person. She is in a better place now...God Bless you her family. Carol D'Ambra
Sylvia Lampen
October 16, 2008
MaryAnn, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Your beauty, radiance and graciousness will never be forgotten. May God grant his peace to your family at this time.
Sarah Weidman
October 16, 2008
~Michael and David words can't express how sorry I am to have lost your mother. Thank you Michael for telling Aunt Maryann how much I loved her before she passed on to heaven. It really meant alot. I wish I was able to be there with you all during this tough time. I am always there for you both if every need anything. I love you.
~ Dorothy I'm so sorry for the lose of your sister she was a lovely person. I'm so glad she had such a loving sister like you. Thanks for taking such good care of her during her illness. She will always look over you now as a beautiful angel in heaven.
Sherri L.
October 16, 2008
Mary Ann was one of the sweetest and kindest persons I've ever met. My prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Dee& Harry Reynolds
October 16, 2008
I have known MaryAnn going on five years, however, I feel I have known her my entire life. We became very good friends as well as neighbors and shared many good times, good talks and many hours of laughter. MaryAnn would always say "Dee you always make me laugh". I will miss my dearest friend and I will never forget her. We both had a great passion for flowers and plants and I guess we both seem to over buy each year but I kept telling her it was alright because we loved then so much. We had great laughs as we would go down golfing and end up looking for golf balls instead because we were not golfing that great. We would have fun riding around on the golf cart and MaryAnn would cover her eyes and tell me "slow down", of course we were only going 5 miles and hour. Yes we had some good times and I will sadly miss my friend. My husband Harry and I send our deepest sympathy to Mike, David & family and to her loving sister Dorothy (& Jeff).
Jeanne Gates
October 16, 2008
Dorothy, I am so sorry to hear about MaryAnn's death. We prayed for her at St. Paul's Church for a long time, but I had not heard her name in quite ahwile so figured she was doing well. I wish I could be there to attend the calling hours or funeral, but I am in North Carolina visiting my oldest daughter Julie and her husband Brian. I so fondly remember you and MaryAnne and your mom when you lived at the corner of Bleile and Hollenbeck. I have seen MaryAnne a few times over the years, and she was as loving, caring and beautiful as she ever was! I remember MaryAnne as being so thoughtful, compassionate, and considerate for others. Her laughter and joy was contageous! MaryAnne always considered others needs before her own. I know life has not always been fair or easy for MaryAnne, and I trust she is now in the gentle hands of the Lord. God bless you and your family. My great sympathies to you and your whole family, especially MaryAnne's boys whom she dearly loved.
Jeanne A. (Leo) Gates, Julie/BrianRockefeller and Sarah Gates
Doreen Beaumont
October 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to MaryAnn's family and friends. I didn't know her too well but know her sister Dorothy and her son Mike. Dorothy and Mike I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Doreen Beaumont and Kevin
Chris & Amber Adams
October 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of MaryAnn's family and friends. MaryAnn was like a second mother to me growing up. Her love and thoughtfulness was always appreciated. She was easily one of the most giving and thoughtful people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing and we're so glad to have those memories. Her friendship to my mother meant the world to her, and for that I'm forever grateful as well. Not a holiday or special occasion went by without a phone call from MaryAnn.
A lot of things over the years didn't go her way, but her determination, strength, and character are an inspiration to us. She was a tough cookie and she will be missed greatly.
David and Michael, you are both very lucky to have had such a wonderful woman to call Mom.
Deryck Simpson
October 16, 2008
Maryann Was one of the most loving and caring person I have ever met in all my life. My condolences goes to all her family. May her sole rest in pease.
Deryck S
Meryl Tilburg
October 16, 2008
Mary Ann was an angel! May she finally rest in peace. She was a long time friend and I will miss her. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family.
Carol (Zubrycki)Glavich
October 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy to MaryAnn's family. MaryAnn and I were friends at St. Michaels and went to Bishop Kearney High School. My twin sister, Christine and I have many fond memories of MaryAnn, Dorothy and their mom. MaryAnn and Dorothy were always dressed well, thanks to their mother's talent in sewing many of their clothes. I especially remember her beautiful winter coats.
MaryAnn and Dorothy were inseparable growing up and my heart goes out to Dorothy. My prayers are with you during this time of sadness. MaryAnn is now reunited with "Mom" . God Bless all of you.
Carol(Zubrycki)Glavich
Mary Barnard
October 16, 2008
To Our Loving Friend
MaryAnn Arcarese
There are no words to truly capture the essence
Of Our Dear, Sweet and Lovely Friend, MaryAnn
A one of-a-kind rare jewel!!
Your beautiful sweet smiling face lit up the room when you entered
And lights up our hearts for a lifetime
Your warmth and sincerity enlightened all who met you
Your infectious laugh will never leave us
For you see, you have become a part of us that will belong to no other
Your health challenges never deterred you
As your inner strength enthralled you
Enabling your kind giving ways to always be extended to those around you
Your love will live on forever in the hearts of your family, your dear sister and your precious, handsome sons, who were your pride and joy
Your friends will never forget you
As your kind and gentle voice resounds in our aching hearts
And as we hear again and again your forever closing chant, “I love you”
We will remember how truly blessed we are
To have had the golden opportunity to share in the gift of you
An angel on earth
Your beauty and your grace will continue to light a very special place in all of our hearts
God Bless you my friend
With the rest and comfort you so deserve
Our dear sweet lovely Mary Ann
God Bless you with eternal Peace!!
Your forever friends,
Mary B and Maria D
October 15, 2008
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