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Mary Falank Obituary
Mary A. (Presto) Falank
of Binghamton
Mary A. (Presto) Falank, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Binghamton General Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Salvatore and Domenica Presto; her brother, Anthony Presto; and her husband, James Falank. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Kate Falank, Windsor, Jim and Patty Falank, Binghamton, Jerry and Gretta Falank, Endicott; grandchildren, Frank, Joseph, Matthew, Alex, Dylan and Lesha Falank; also her brother, Frank Presto, Hillcrest; many nieces and nephews; and her faithful dog, Rocky. She was a retired employee of the Binghamton YMCA and a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Mary enjoyed visiting with her friends and working at St. Mary's Bazaar selling "Lupini."
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, October 3, 2008, at 8:45 a.m. at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, and continue at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco & Son Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. Please consider memorial contributions in Mary's name to St Mary's Refurbishing Fund, 37 Fayette St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13901.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Falank
Jack Cahill
October 5, 2008
I am very soory about the loss of your Mother she was a great Lady., and friend to everyone who knew her.
Shane and Marybeth Keesler
October 2, 2008
Sam, Kate & Family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill, Toni & Frank Wells
October 2, 2008
Jim & Patty
Sorry to hear of loss of your mother. She was a very special lady. We will always remember her kindness. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
October 2, 2008
Sam, Kate & Family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Marie Schneider
Mary M Smith (Gennett)
October 2, 2008
Frank Presto & Family
My condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with your family.
Carolynn Grausgruber
October 2, 2008
Sam, Kate, and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Cron
October 1, 2008
Dear Jim,Patty & Family..... Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very kind lady. I remember talking with here at St Mary's many times. It is a very had part of life to deal with losing your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Love & Prayers
Mike
Jim & Connie Roach
October 1, 2008
To the Falank family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Frank Gaeta
October 1, 2008
Sorry to read about the loss of Mary (Presto) Falank.my Condolences to the Presto,and Falank families.Will never forget Frankie,Tony,and Mary. Presto,family from Susquehanna Street.I speak for the Gaeta,family.
Carolyn Penna
October 1, 2008
To Jim and Patti and Family, We enjoyed your Mom so much through the years. She was a very kind compassionate preson who loved everyone. You were so wonderful to her, and God will bless you all. As Always with Love, Carolyn and Vinny
Don,Laurie,Andrew & Caroline Keesler
October 1, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Betty and Mark Kosters
October 1, 2008
Jim, Patty, Joe and Matt:
No words can express the loss of a loved one especially a Mom/Grandma. Mary was a special lady, and we will miss her dearly.
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