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MARY T. (nee SPERA) DiBENEDETTO Obituary

DiBENEDETTO MARY T. (nee SPERA) 92 yrs.old peacefully on Jan. 15, 2021. Mary was a Teachers Aide at St. Mary of the Eternal and St. Columba Schools. She loved working with the children. Wife of the late Rudolph "Rudy" DiBenedetto. Beloved Mother of Debora Mondeaux (her fiancé' Evan Roberts). Sister of Nancy Nicastro and Gabriel Spera. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing in Church Wednesday 9:30 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM in St. Timothy Church 3001 Levick St.,Phila. 19149. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Donations are requested in Mary's name to St. Jude Children's Hosp. PO Box 3704, Memphis,Te 38105. Please Wear a Mask! Clare McIlvaine Mundy FH. 215-482-8878

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 18, 2021.
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My memories of Mrs. D, go back almost 50 years at St. Mary of the Eternal and St. Columba. One of the sweetest and kindest people I’ve ever known. She was a great friend to our family, especially my mom, Shirley. I remember spending many happy days in her home eating lunch with Debbie and just enjoying being kids.
My sincere condolences to Debbie and her family. I know too well the loss of a mother and send my love and support to you.
Rest well Mrs. D, heaven has certainly gained another angel

Love,
Tracie Brownlee and Family

Tracie Brownlee

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January 22, 2021

lDear Debbie, Evan and Family
There are so many words to describe Mary so I am having a difficult time to find the right ones befitting of such a sweet, kind and loving woman such as Mary. She adored her daughter Debbie and was so very grateful for everything that Debbie and Evan did for her. I would speak with Mary when I visited with her at Debbie's and at Wesley and her face always would get brighter with the mention of Debbie's name! I am happy that spending so many months with my dog made Mary happy-she loved my Commare and Commare loved her too. Although my heart broke when I heard of Mary's passing, a small part of my heart was happy knowing she was a peace, with God and Rudy and Pebbles.
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Mary, MomMom Mary!
Love always
Lil and Commare
XOXOXO

Lil Cervino

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January 21, 2021

Our deepest condolences to Debbie, Evan and the entire family. I remember the first I met Mary if you met her you never would forget her.She was so sweet, friendly and loving Mary left you with and ever lasting impression. Debbie is a mirror of her Mom Love you sister
.Sending my Love to you Debbie and the family RIP Sweet Mary.❤

Louise Mondeaux Malcolm

Family

January 20, 2021

Mr. and Mrs John Malcolm

January 19, 2021

Mary lived next door to my parents for many years. She is such a sweetheart and always had a kind word and smile when I would visit. For many years, I was always amazed Mary was out the door and took long walks. She was very independent. Mary loved to see and pet my pups. I loved Mary, along with Debbie and Evan. Debbie & Evan were so good to Mary. They are family. Their love and kindness to my mom and dad will always be in my heart. There are no words to express our sympathy. Mary will be missed but we know she is at peace and reunited with her one true love. Our love and sympathy to Debbie, Evan and family, Al, Donna and Denise

Denise Loughlin

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January 18, 2021

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