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Mary Naccarato Obituary

Naccarato, Mary Ann (nee Hilton), age 59, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012, a few days before her November 16th birthday. She was born in 1952 in Gary, IN to the late James and Rose Hilton. Mary Ann graduated from Andrean High School in 1970, received her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from Indiana University Northwest, and a Master of Science Nursing degree and a Nurse Practitioner degree from Valparaiso University. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and writing, recently publishing "The Falcon of Quraysh" in 2011. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Vincent Naccarato; two daughters, Emilie and Lydia; five brothers, John Michael of San Diego, CA, James (Elizabeth) of Whiting, IN, Thomas (Leslie) of Portage, IN, Terry (Diane) of Harlan, IN, and Jeff (Heather) of Sonoma, CA; three sisters, Nora (James) Henderson of Van Nuys, CA, Andrea (Scott) Flood and Paula Hilton both of Plainfield, IN; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy. A celebration of Mary Ann's life will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN (46410). Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a service at the funeral home to begin at 2:00 PM. Family and friends are requested not to send flowers, but to make a donation to the Hobart, Indiana Humane Society. Mary Ann was a lover of animals and a wonderful mother and wife. She will be greatly missed. Sign guestbook or view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. 219-769-3322.

Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 15, 2012.
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It's been so long since we last met, Vince, but I just saw today that your wife passed away in November. I am so sorry for you and your children's loss. It is never easy but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen (Bell) Andrews

Karen Andrews

January 8, 2013

Please accept my condolences at this time of sadness in your lives. Vince, I think of you and Frank often with fond memories and love. So sorry for your loss.

Sheila Sizemore

December 4, 2012

PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FROM AN OLD NEIGHBOR. DARREL STUTLER

November 21, 2012

Vince and Family,
Please accept my condolences.
Janet Alabach Brody

Janet Brody

November 20, 2012

Lydia and Emilie - Strength and peace are being sent to via prayers. We hope you continue to grow into the women we know you are and can still be. Love, Keith and Terri Kamanaroff

November 17, 2012

Naccarato/Hilton Circle of Family and Friends we are connected. The loss of your loved one touches our heart..Our sincere condolences and prayers to all Family and Friends..
May the eternal light shine upon her..

Terri Nigrelli-Wieczorek

November 17, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Such a tragedy to lose two sisters so close. May God bless you and thoughts and prayers go out to the families.

Deborah Cuellar (Regan)

November 16, 2012

Vince,

I am very sorry for your loss. In the right season, God will heal your heart and the blessing of peace will overtake you. Trust God.

Dr. Doris Hope-Jackson

November 16, 2012

Vince so very sorry for your loss. It's been a very long time since i have last seen you. Have thought about you & frank thru the years. Just lost dad in sept. Will say a prayer for yr family.

dorothy wiggins

November 16, 2012

Again, I am very sorry for the loss of your two sisters. My thoughts and prayers go out to your families.

Madonna Anderson

November 15, 2012

Naccarato's and Hilton's, I was very sad to see that Mary Ann passed, it seems like just yesterday we were all on 44th Avenue. With Sympathy.
Diane and Mary Ann Apostoloff

Diane Apostoloff

November 15, 2012

I was just thinking about Mary Ann the other day. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Greg Mitchell

November 15, 2012

Dear Naccarato/Hilton Families,
May God console your hearts as you go through this very difficult loss of two beloved sisters. I was happy to have met you all. She will be offered in my prayers along with your family.

God Bless You All,

Fr. Andrew Corona

November 15, 2012

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