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Mary La Porta Obituary
La Porta
Resident of Cupertino
Age 87, passed away November 10 with her family at her side. Mary was born to Mike and Helen Delach in Phillips, WI, the oldest of 6 children. She was preceded in death by her son Michael and siblings Mike, Eva and Sally.
Beloved wife of Vince for 61 years. Loving mother of Mary Ann (John) Herlihy and John (Jean) La Porta, cherished grandmother of Shannon Herlihy, Jennifer (Jake) Herlihy-Halas, Christopher and Nicole La Porta, dear great-grandmother of Hunter and Jax Halas and dearest aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Mary leaves behind loving sisters Kathryn Delach and Rosalie Thompson.
Her generous and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
The family extends it sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Kaiser Santa Clara ICU who gave such attentive and loving care.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to be made to St. Joseph of Cupertino School, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino 95014.
Friends are invited to attend a Visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY, 1315 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at St. Joseph of Cupertino Church, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bobby Delach
November 18, 2010
Dear Uncle Vince and All, I have very fond memories of Aunt Mary, she was the first person to teach me to say the Hail Mary. In the early 70's I remember she took to me St. Andrews Church in Delavan, WI and it is there I learned to say The Hail Mary. God Bless her. Jennifer and my prayers are with you and your family.
Debra Delach Dodd
November 15, 2010
Dear Uncle Vince, Mary Ann, John and All,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. My Mom called me Sunday evening. My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Patty Blasi
November 14, 2010
Dear Vince and family,
Sending you my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
Mary Blasi Miller
November 14, 2010
Dear Vince and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing, and am keeping you all in my prayers. I will miss her kindness, quick wit, and beautiful spirit. I am thankful for having known Mary, and cherish my memories of her. Mary was a wonderful lady who touched many hearts, and I know she is at home with her Lord and Savior.
May God bless and comfort each of you.
With love,
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