Mary Kathryn Lucenti

Mary K. Lucenti of Cardinal Boulevard, Port Orange, FL, made her transition at home Saturday, July 16, 2005. Mrs. Lucenti was born Feb. 6, 1935 in Charleston, W. Va. She lived in the Scottsdale area from 1970 to 1988 when she relocated to Florida to care for her parents. She attended Marquette University, Scottsdale Community College and Arizona State University, where she obtained a Master's degree in Nutrition. This, with her interest in spirituality and deep love for learning were her passions. She was a member of the Self Realization Fellowship in Phoenix. Survivors include three sons, John Ortiz, Port Orange, Ralph Ortiz, Boca Raton, and Paul Ortiz, Los Angeles; daughter Kathy Ortiz, Port Orange, and two grandchildren (John's and wife Helise's) David and Oceana. Epitaph: "Of her let it be said that she never deliberately harmed another human being." Remarkable. PRO. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.