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Mary DeRico Obituary
"Micky"
A longtime resident of the Southside passed away Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2008 at her home following an illness in the care of her loving family. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Thursday morning 10 a.m. with her pastor and friend the Reverend David Daniels officiating. Committal services will follow in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira where Mary will be buried next to her beloved Jim.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary DeRico
Dave Vandegrift
October 12, 2008
Mary Ellen,Gladys,Jim...sorry for the loss of your Mother.She is in a better place now and with her loving husband.Remember the good times,that's what life is all about.
Debbie Ellison-Fecht
October 10, 2008
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn (Fenton)McCann
October 8, 2008
Aunt Mary, you are really going to be missed , I have the fondest memories of you . I m sorry I cant really express the lost I' m feeling. I am there with you all in my heart . Love you all.........
October 7, 2008
To Mary Ellen and Gladys and family our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. Donna and Dave Backus
Tina Harrigan
October 7, 2008
Dear Mary Ellen and Glaydes and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know what a difficut time it is for all of you and my thoughts are with you.
We have such special memories of the De Rico family and so many good times together.
Judy (Davenport) Callene
October 7, 2008
Mary Ellen and family,
Our hearts go out to you all as yours did for us such a short time ago. We will all miss your Mom and remember the happy times we spent together growing up as neighbors.
Your Mom will always be with you in your hearts, She no longer suffers in pain and is at home with Jesus and your Dad. Be sure you will see her again some day in Heaven.
Paul Titus
October 7, 2008
Jim, MaryEllen and family, you are all in my prayers during this difficult time...God Bless.
Pat and Dani Taylor
October 7, 2008
Heather, Mary Ellen and Family
I am so sorry to hear Gramma's gone
Please accept our condolences. She will be missed by all.
Pat & Dani Taylor
Doug and Jolena Ames
October 6, 2008
Jesse and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with you!
Tom Bennett
October 6, 2008
MaryEllen, Jimmy & family,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing. You are in my thoughts.
Marie, Michael, and Rose Rice
October 6, 2008
Grandma we love you and we will always miss you. We have a lot of happy memories and will always remember how great you were in so many ways. Now you and grandpa are together and you are in peace and our shining angels. Love you forever love Michael, Marie and Rose Rice.
Marcia (Bixby) Dunlap
October 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The "old" neighborhood was a great place to grow up with so many great memories of all the families. Mr. & Mrs. DeRico were great people. God Bless!
Marshall and Kaye Cecce
October 6, 2008
JD and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mom you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Rohde
October 6, 2008
To the DeRico Family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Deborah Kise
October 6, 2008
Jimmy my deepest sympathy goes out to you an your family. My prayers are with you.
Wendy Pharis
October 5, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. My heart goes out to you and in the days ahead. Please call me if there is anything I can do to help.
terri evans
October 5, 2008
im sorry to hear of your loss. my families prayers are will you
evans famly(palm beach,florida_
Lauri Rosplock
October 5, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Susan Kent
October 5, 2008
To the Derico Family, I am so sorry for you loss. Mrs.
Derico as I always called her was a very dear person. I especially have the fond memories of her letting me play along her at Notre Dame Bingo . I know my whole family is going to miss her greatly. My prayers are with you all.
Sue (Thompson) Kent
jesse derico
October 5, 2008
you were one of the greatest people ever and i am proud to be able to call you my grandma. You will never be out of my thoughts and prayers and atleast you are no longer in any pain and with grandpa in heaven.
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