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Mary Benedetto Obituary
Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Clementina (Palermo) DeMalia, and the wife of the late John J. Benedetto, who died in 1957.
She had been employed in the clerical dept. of the Raytheon Corp., for many yrs. before retiring in 1974.
She was a founding member and past president of the Holy Rosary Sodality and active member of the former St. Ann's Parish, Marlborough. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she enjoyed gardening and cooking, but found her greatest joy in spending time with her large family.
She is survived by her daughter; Mary Anne King of Marlborough, wife of the late Atty, William King, her sons; John Benedetto and his wife and Sue, of Northborough, Paul Benedetto and his wife Judy, of Marlborough, her sister; Anna Kiley, of Shrewsbury, 9 loving grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also the sister of the late, Vincent "Jim" DeMalia, Andrew DeMalia, Theresa Orareo, and Rose Marchese.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tue., September 23, 2008 at 9:00 in the Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Beach St., Marlborough. Visiting hrs.will be held on Mon. from 4-8 in the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; Beaumont Holiday Fund for Employees, 1 Lyman St.,Westborough, MA 01581, Attn; Ben Colonero.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Benedetto
Mary Anne King
October 7, 2008
Dear Mom, To have had you for a mother is one of the greatest blessings ever bestowed upon me. You have imprinted your love and kindness on everyone who knew you, or knew about you. God let us have you for 97 years, and no one could ever ask for more. I love you, and miss you, but you are a part of our lives now that will never end. All my love, Mary Anne
Megan Cahill
September 24, 2008
Aunt Mary is one of those people who you are a better person for knowing. For being my great aunt and not seeing her all that often when I did see her it was as if I saw her every day. She would give us warm hugs and would chat with you as if you saw her everyday. My fondest memory of Aunt Mary is being in 5th grade and my mom let us skip school (we never were able to) and we went to Aunt Mary's kitchen and she taught us how to make homemade pasta! It is one of my many fond childhood memories. My mom always told us that when people pass away they live in heaven and watch over us and I picture Aunt Mary there.
Elaine Cahill
September 24, 2008
I will always have a special place in my heart for Aunt Mary, thank you so much for letting me be a part of the beautiful Mass, she would have loved it. I especially remember the day that Aunt Mary came up to our house in Millbury and taught us all how to make italian cookies for Erica's wedding,(I actually video taped it! I'll dig it out).
Again, love to all of you.
Chris Risotti
September 24, 2008
MaryAnn, John and Paul,
There are not enough words to describe your mom, my great aunt. I always thought of her as a second mother. Over the past few days, like everyone who knew her, I think back on the times I spent with her. She would always ask if I wanted a "cup of tea and to sit down and talk a minute" and of course do I want something to eat. On hot summer nights we'd sit on the front step talk and have a glass of iced coffee or lemonade. As I got older she would take to me either Maryann's or Aunt Rosie's house on Friday night to play cards. She would let me drive when I got my learner's permit. And who can forget all those Wiffle Ball games in the yard and aunt Mary yelling out the kitchen window "Watch my flowers"!!!! The most lasting memory I will forever hold is every morning aunt Mary yelling upstairs "EVA, come down for coffee"
and there she would be with her cup of tea and jar of dry cereal waiting for my mom to come and sit for abit.
Aunt Mary will forever be in my thoughts, prayers, mind and heart.
Aunt Mary I love you!
Marc,Janice Fornaciari
September 24, 2008
Dear Maryann,John,Paul and Family,
Reading the wonderful stories about Aunt Mary and the family, I can see
how much she will be missed.
I remember Uncle Johnny and Aunt Mary coming to Milford to visit my family and me.
Uncle John was my Godfather and he and Aunt Mary were there for me always.Such a wonderful couple.
May your deep faith and fond memories sustain you! God Bless!!
Love and Prayers.
Nick Benedetto
September 23, 2008
Mary Ann, Johnny and Paul:
Ginny myself, and my family are very saddened by the loss of your mother and my aunt. Aunt Mary was a very special person. She and my mother shared a bond of being the only sister in laws to Marry into the Benedetto family. Aunt Mary was so special to my Dad as well. She was very kind to me at a time when kids had no rights and were always told to go outside and play. The Christmas eves
were so much fun. The men playing cards and Morta I can still hear them screaming as I write this. What memories. No holiday Easter, Thanksgiving, Xmas or News year day was ever complete with out a visit to Boudreau Ave with my parents!
She is in a better place now and I believe she busy making sausage bread and ricotta pies last night for our Dads
We love you stay strong
Nick & Ginny Benedetto
Joanne Lodi
September 23, 2008
How can I write about all the wonderful memories I have of Aunt Mary. My fondest is having dinner there one time while Uncle Johnny was still alive and as we were eating a song came on the radio and Aunt Mary and Uncle Johnny got up and started to waltz.
The many nights sleeping over with Maryanne and impressed as Maryanne always had to say the rosary before falling asleep. Aunt Mary was very spiritual and passed that to on her children. The closeness of having a cousin, Johnny, being born only a few days apart from each other. I loved being part of a family that included Aunt Mary, Uncle Johnny and my wonderful cousins Maryanne, John and Paul. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful mother but the memories live on. Now her and Uncle John can be together again and maybe they are waltzing right now.
Mary Schofield
September 22, 2008
To the family of Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Patty Rutherford
September 22, 2008
John and Family
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Krisanne DeVries
September 22, 2008
grammy was an amazing woman. she was (in my opinion) the heart and soul of our family. i feel so lucky that i was able to develop the relationship i had with her. i wish all the little ones had a chance to know gram like my brother and a few of the younger great grandkids. i will always miss her thursday night dinners. i will especially miss christmas eve, her pride and joy. haha. i love you grammy, you will always be in my heart and in my prayers.
oh.. and try not to annoy bumper so much up there. hahahahaha.
Leo and Joan Maguire
September 21, 2008
John and family,
Our sympathy is with you at this
sad time.
Donald Perry
September 21, 2008
To the Family of Mary our Prayers are with you. Prayers will carry you through this sad time.
Nancy Church Bokoske
September 21, 2008
Mary Anne
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Nancy Church Bokoske (SMA "57")
Helen Mancini
September 21, 2008
Mary Ann, John, Paul and loved ones of Mary. I have such happy memories of days in the past. At your house for delicious meals, and trips to the Mohawk Trail. All of you added such good times to remember. My deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace. Much love, Helen
Eleanor Mancini
September 21, 2008
To the Family of Mary Benedetto,
It was sad for me to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful person. We shared many fond memories during our working years at raytheon.
Joe & Theresa Trombetta
September 21, 2008
Mary Ann, John, Paul & Families,
Our love, sympathy & prayers are with you all during this sad time.
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