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Mary Tortello Obituary
TORTELLO, MARY VIRGINIA, 82 - of Pomona, Galloway Township, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 at ARMC (Mainland). She was born in Atlantic City and was raised in Ventnor. She graduated ACHS class of 1943, graduated Atlantic City Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. On October 9, 1948, she married Carl Tortello. Mary worked for Atlantic City Hospital, Atlantic County Association of Retarded Citizens, and was Directress of Nursing at Our Lady's Residence in Pleasantville. After retiring, she worked as a substitute nurse for Galloway Twp. Public Schools. Mary was a member of the Pomona School PTA and a leader of Pomona Brownie Troop 35. She is survived by her husband Carl Tortello; her daughters Dr. Carleen Bensen (Dean) of Port Angeles, WA and Sue Tortello of Houlton, ME; her grandsons Lucas and Mathew Bensen; her sister Betty Lou Greeley of FL. Mrs. Tortello's Viewings will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2008 and 9 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd., Galloway Twp., (609-641-0001). Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Church, Pomona. Interment will follow at Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona. Memorials may be made to Assumption Church Building Fund. For Condolences and/or Directions, please visit www.wimbergfuneralhome.com
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Sharon Tommi (Kennedy)
July 4, 2008
Sue and Carleen, I have so many memories of fun times at your house when your mom would always have everything so organized for our brownie meetings. I'll never forget running to your house from school and your mom giving us milk and cookies for snacks, the pull slide behind your house, or dump the fruit basket down in your basement. Also I have fond memories of your mom always being room mother for us kids at Pomona school. She will be missed and always remembered.
Donna Beebe
June 23, 2008
Dear Uncle Carl, Carleen and Sue,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. May God's love find you comfort during this time. I am sorry I am unable to attend, but will be with you in prayer and spirit. With deep sympathy, Donna (Groves) Beebe
Skip and Sarah Bellino
June 23, 2008
We are going to miss seeing you guys out walking together. You looked like you just walked off a wedding cake. What a smile she had! Our prayers are with you all.
Jody & Valerie
June 23, 2008
Sue:
We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.
Ray & Kathy (Kraly) Reinhard
June 23, 2008
Dear Mr. Tortello, Carleen, Sue, and families,
We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Tortello's passing.
Margie & Ernie Grunow
June 23, 2008
Carl, Carleen & Sue: our prayers are with you at this time. We have fond memories having known her. We will remember her wonderful smile. May you find comfort in memories you hold close to you.
Shirley Travis-Lascko
June 23, 2008
Carleen and Sue,
My deepest sympathy at your mother's passing. i have many fond memories of her from our years working at Our Lady's Residence.
Shirley Travis-Lascko
Joe & Carol Robinson
June 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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