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Mary Folan (Praino) was born October 18, 1934, to John and Doris Folan in Norwood, Massachusetts. Doris noticed early on that her child was gifted with a beautiful voice, and Mary first took the stage singing at the age of three and continued to sing throughout her life. In 1955, Mary married Joe Praino and shortly thereafter, they moved west, where over the next 56 years, they forged a life raising six children, resulting in 13 grandchildren and one greatgrandson.
For a period of time during the 1970s, while raising a family, Mary worked part-time in sales at Lerner's Department store. In 1979, Mary accepted a position with Benton Franklin Health District and retired as a W.I.C. certifier in 1997.
Mary was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and sang in the choir for more than thirty years. Mary also sang with the Battelle Music Makers and Sweet Adelines. Mary was also an active member of the Red Hat Society and Young Ladies Institute.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Jack, Peter, Paul, and Dennis Folan and her grandson Luke LaSalle.
Mary is survived by her sisters: Doris (Bob) Mason of Andover, MA, and Judy (Chuck) Fox of Methuen, MA; her husband Joe; daughters: Cathie Tate (Friend Woodrow) and Sheila (John) LaSalle and sons: Steve, Dave (LaVonne), Jack (Esadeta), and Tim (Susan), plus twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson.
The Praino Family wish to thank the staff of Davita Kidney Clinic, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Richland Rehabilitation Center and Eagle Assisted Living, and Hospice of the Chaplaincy for their compassion and support during her long battle with Kidney disease.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 19; from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary following at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland. A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland on Friday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m., with reception at the church. Graveside service is to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mid Columbia Kidney Center, 6825 Burden Blvd., Suite A, Pasco, WA 99301 or the Young Ladies Institute, PO Box 480, Benton City, WA 99320.
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Vivian Rogalsky
May 31, 2011
Dear Praino family, I was shocked to find out Mary passed away! I was out of the country and just found out. My deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss! Mary was always like a second mother to me growing up and made the best chocolate chip cookies on the planet. She was a wonderful kind woman and will be misses greatly. Viv Rogalsky
Mary Ann Rawson
May 23, 2011
Dear Joe, Cathie, Steve, Dave, Jack, Sheila and Tim,
It has been such an honor to know your family and to have taught almost all of you music. Mary sang in the church choir faithfully for many years and I always appreciated her attendance..she added an element of fun. She always sat by Sr. Lorena Pasquan (Rita jean) and now they are together. My prayers are with all of you as you journey through your grief. Mary Ann Rawson,snjm
Rod Marshall
May 22, 2011
Joe , I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife Mary.. I just want you to know that I will be thinking of you and your loved ones in this time of grief. You take care and remember that there are a lot of your friends that are thinking and praying for you. Take care , old friend
Rod
May 22, 2011
When I first met Joe and Mary, they introduced themselves as Joe and Mary who had 6 little Jesuses. Mary was a warm and kind woman. My husband and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. Mindy and Gary Ford
May 18, 2011
I was a long time friend of Mary's I would stop to see her when I was in town. I am so sorry she was ill and I didn't know, my prayer's are with her family. When she only had two little one's she took care of my baby for a week end. I will not forget her. Love Gloria Fleenor Goll
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