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Mary Demucci Obituary
Mary Patricia DeMucci, 85, of Butler died Tuesday at her home.
Born in Butler, March 9, 1921, she was the daughter of Joseph and Assunta Giordano DeMucci.
She was a graduate of Butler High School and Carlow College.
A lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, she served on the building committee when the new church was built; and she later served on the finance committee when the church was renovated.
She belonged to the Ladies' Guild and the 55 and Alive Club at the church. She also was a former lector and a former member of the parish council.
Miss DeMucci was a former member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Catholic Daughters of America, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and AARP.
She was a former director, social worker and adoption consultant for Catholic Charities of Butler, where she worked for 55 years. Following her retirement in 1986, she became a volunteer serving as coordinator for the Catholic Charities' volunteer program.
In 1978, she was listed in the Who's Who of American Women; and the Business and Professional Woman's Club of Butler presented her with its Woman of the Year Award in 1979.
In 1981, she received the St. Michael Parish Appreciation Award; and in 1987, she was the recipient of the prestigious Diocese of Pittsburgh Caritas Award for her outstanding service to the community. Former U.S. Rep. Joe Kolter entered her in the House of Representatives' Congressional Book of Records in 1989.
The Mary P. DeMucci Service Award was established in 1995 in her honor in recognition of her 55 years of service to Catholic Charities and the community. The award is presented annually to a local leader who has performed outstanding service to church and community.
She is survived by a brother, James DeMucci of Butler, and a number of nieces and nephews.
DEMUCCI - Friends of Mary Patricia DeMucci, who died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Center Avenue, with the Rev. .James Dolan officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The Bereavement Group of St. Michael Parish will hold a scriptural wake service at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Jana (Karenbauer) Becker
November 7, 2006
To Mary's Family,
I was sad to read of Mary's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary almost 31 yrs ago.
She was so sweet, and always made you feel comfortable around her. I didn't know her long, or keep in touch, but her presence in my life for that short time, is still felt today. May God be with you all through these sad times.
Bob Adams
November 6, 2006
Ms. Demucci gave me my first job as a social worker 38 years ago when I was a fresh kid right out of college. To this day I still feel warm inside when I remember her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes.
Sandy Collins
November 6, 2006
Dear Jimmy and family-Mary will be missed by all who knew her. There will never be another GUARDIAN ANGEL of the less fortunate children of Butler. Mary was a good friend and respective of all. May she rest in peace--God Bless all of you. Take care--Love, Sandy (DeFelice) Collins.
sue reinhart
November 3, 2006
Mary was a real hero in Butler, she placed hundreds of children for adoption, and lived her life totally devoted to Catholic Charities. Mary became Catholic Charities in Butler! She was a wonderful friend and mentor to me for many years. What a saint!
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sue sherman
November 3, 2006
Mary helped me and my mom through some tough times and was always there when Ineeded her.She will be very much missed and Iwill never forget her.My sympathy to her family for there loss.
Bill Coradi
November 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Taylor
November 2, 2006
I always enjoyed Mary's wit and sense of humor and her unwavering faith in God and in the goodness of people. She was one of the strongest people that I have ever know and she will be missed by many.
Donna Sarver
November 2, 2006
Jim I worked with Mary for 20 years. She was a wonderful boss and I always respected her. She lived a very fulfilled life.
Rudy DeSantis
November 2, 2006
Jim Mary will always be in our hearts .She got our girl Cindy and we will always be grateful, our sympathies. Rudy and Dorothy DeSantis
Linda Catalfano
November 1, 2006
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