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Mary MANCUSO Obituary

MANCUSO, Mary Ann Mary Ann Mancuso, 46, of Rocky Hill, beloved daughter of Josephine Mancuso of Stuart, FL, formerly of Waterford, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, (June 5, 2010) surrounded by her family. She was born on April 13, 1964 in East Hartford. Mary will be remembered for her love of life and adventure, despite her courageous battle with juvenile diabetes for nearly 40 years. She is reunited with her father, Robert L. Mancuso, previously of Fort Lauderdale, FL and West Hartford, CT who passed away leaving behind his wife, Antoinette Mancuso. Mary leaves her four brothers and three sisters, Robert and wife Yvonne, Craig and fiancé Cheryl, Daniel and wife Kim, Dante and wife Kathleen, Susan Petruzzi and husband Mark, Kim Dotolo and husband Mark, Margaret Harris and husband Richard; also, her loving friend Mark Gelinas and his family and her childhood best friend, Mary Beth Johnston. She also leaves a caring, extended family including 13 nieces and nephews, David, Ayanna and Arielle, Richard and Jaclyn, Lauren and Daniel, Michael and Kathleen, Kara, Lilyanna, Alexis, Millie and many aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom she loved dearly. Mary was a devoted advocate for Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and loved her German Shepard guide dogs. They gave her 25 years of love, freedom, joy, independence and companionship – Nemo, Java, Pia and Lobo and her adored Bodo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 110 Main Street, Farmington, with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery, 160 Garden Street, Farmington. Mary selflessly donated her time and energy to many causes dear to her heart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Old Iron Ore Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002. D'Esopo Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 10, 2010.

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Mary Hussell

June 24, 2010

Dear Mancuso Family

May it help to know that others care and are keeping you close in their thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

I was blessed with Mary's friendship during the time I live in CT. We went to church together at CT Valley Church of Christ. Mary had a wonderful spirit and she was a wonderful example of someone who truly loved the Lord.

I will remember all the fun times we had together. We sure laughed alot. I miss that! I will never forget her!

June 23, 2010

Dear Mancuso family and Mark,

Mary loved God and Jesus! :-)

I am grateful for the many years we shared at CT Valley church of Christ.

Steve and I pray God's blessings of comfort continue upon each of you in the days ahead as we share in the loss of Mary, this side of heaven.

Love,
Joyce Webb, Windsor, CT

Bill Zorzanello

June 21, 2010

To the Mancuso family - my deepest sympathies. I remember Mary as a little girl and she was such a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Shelley Picardi

June 16, 2010

I was blessed to have been friends with Mary for a short time. Her smile and laughter was contagious. I have misssed her and thought about her over the years and will continue to do so. My condolences to all.

YTB

Kim Dotolo

June 13, 2010

I miss you, Mary. You are "mom's favorite" and mine too! Love, YFSK

Norma Leedham

June 12, 2010

Dear Josephine & Family,
Love, care, courage, and kindness come from a family of Faith. Mary was blessed with all of these and she was a blessing to everyone who had
the opportunity to know her. Take comfort in knowing Mary went from your arms to Gods arms. Love and prayers go out to all of you and family.

Tammie Orefice

June 12, 2010

Dear Mancuso Family,
I knew Mary through my sister Marybeth (Johnston) and was a Senior when Mary was a Freshman at St. Bernard. I remember Mary well and through the years have always received many updates on Mary. I've always been amazed at Mary's strength,courage, and wonderful personality.

I thank you for your kindness toward Marybeth during these passed few weeks, keeping her informed and letting her see Mary. I knew it has meant a lot to Marybeth. As you know, Marybeth adored Mary and was deeply inspired by her.


My thoughts and prayers are with you all .

Anne Calanquin

June 12, 2010

Josephine,

It has been many years since I've seen you, but I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss. Although it is so hard to lose a child, Mary's struggles are over, and she is at peace.

May you find peace in your memories of her.

Anne Sullivan Calanquin

kris mahoney (bickel)

June 11, 2010

i went to oswegatchie school w/ mary ann many yrs. ago. i still remember her....kris mahoney (bickel)

Jennifer Blake

June 11, 2010

Dear Josephine and all of Mary's family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I know that Mary was a very special part of your family and she will never be replaced. She was one of the dearest friends of my life, always interested in me and my problems, when she could have focused only on her own problems. In time, I hope you'll be able to enjoy your memories without feeling the pain of your loss.

Lauren & Mark Cattel

June 11, 2010

To the Mancuso Family,
Mary moved in just a short while ago to our condo complex and as soon as it happend, things changed-for the better. Mary brought light to all of us who lived there. My husband and I loved to talk with her and of course our dog Loca loved to taunt Lobo. We are all so sadden by Mary's passing. Please know that your family is in our hearts and prayers at this time. We are going to miss Mary and Lobo very much.

If there is anything that we can do to help at the condo, please feel free to contact us.

Lauren, Mark (& of course Loca) Cattel
Ferry Landing Condo's

Janell Bunt

June 11, 2010

Dearest Mary~
I love you so much. The great times we had with you while we lived in CT will forever remain in our hearts. You changed my life in so many great ways. I adored you for being so brave and so strong!!! We will miss you terribly. I cannot wait to see you SEE me and and laugh out loud. My heart is broken. Your family was/is so blessed to have had you in their lives.

Love you~
Janell and Jody Bunt

June 10, 2010

Our most sincere condolences to Mark and all of Mary's family. Mary was an inspiration to us, especially when she hiked with us to Zealand Falls in the White Mountains. We will miss her dearly.
Joe & Tracey Struble, Meriden, CT

Colleen Carano

June 10, 2010

I wanted to send you our condolences during this difficult time.

ruthanne heskin

June 10, 2010

Dear Mary,

You are God's gift. You touched everyone's life and had immense love for everyone around you. You radiated love and affection for us all. For that, we will always remember you.


Ruthie xx

Ruthanne Heskin

June 10, 2010

Dear Mary,

You are God's gift. You touched everyone's life and had immense love for everyone around you. You radiated love and affection for us all. For that, we will always remember you.

Ruthie xxx

Clara Druszkowski

June 10, 2010

Our loss is Mary's gain. I will miss visiting with Mary whenever I am in the Hartford area but I am comforted to know that Mary's struggles are over and she can now see our Lord. Please God, bless her family, friends and loved ones.

Bill Satti and family

June 10, 2010

May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the Mancuso family in their time of sorrow

Jim Germond

June 10, 2010

Dear Cousins:

You are always in our memories, in our thoughts, in our prayers.

My little sister Gina reflected that she has fond memories of playing with Mary Ann at Marilyn & Frank's many years ago.

Your strength and support as a family is ever-amazing.

Much Love to you all and Godspeed to Mary Ann - earth-bound no longer,

Your extended Cousin Jim

Lynda Karas

June 10, 2010

We will miss your beautiful smiling face that always lit up a room. Your courage and perseverence inspired us all. Because God has called you to be one of Jesus' followers, we are secure in the knowledge that you are now at peace in His arms.

Diane Glemboski

June 10, 2010

Mary,
My first memories of you are as a 5-year-old little girl sitting on our doorstep at Black Point Beach with your dog Annie. You were always waiting for us to get up in the morning so that you could come in and play with us and talk with us. You captured all my family's hearts with your sweetness and innocence from the moment we met you. Those thoughts of you will always remain in our memories. We pray that you are at peace now and that your family finds strength and comfort in each other to get through the pain of letting you go too early.

Love. Diane Glemboski and The Glemboski Family.

Amy Brett

June 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I will always remember Mary and Louise laughing hysterically all the time at my house.

Greg Wilkinson

June 10, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary-Rose Vasques

June 10, 2010

Mary Annie,
Love you, miss you and God bless you. I know that you are happy now and can SEE again. You have a big job now and that's to Watch over all of us and keep us straight.

Your special aunt, Mary-Rose.

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