Mary C. Brulo

Mary C. Brulo, 82, of Jenkins Twp., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pittston, a daughter of the late James and Josephine Lombardo. She as a graduate of the Pittston High School and was a member of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Mary ran the Brulo Market, corner of Rock and Center streets, Hughestown, with her husband, Joseph, for 30 years. They also ran the Crimson Rose restaurant and bar, Pittston.

She loved her daughters and enjoyed each minute she had with them. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Attending all of their events and loved every minute of it. She loved animals, especially her dog that she left behind, Posey. Traveling with her family was also a love for her. Mary loved to get away.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 2019; infant sister, Annie Lombardo; sister, Anna Lombardo; and Providence Long.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Kim Lombardo and husband, James "Jim," Jenkins Twp.; Sabrina Ankenbrand and husband, John, Jenkins Twp.; grandchildren, John, Jamie, Joseph and Jenna Lombardo; and John Ankenbrand III; brother-in-law, Richard Brulo, Plains Twp.; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Everyone is asked to be at the funeral home by 9:45 a.m. Tuesday if you are attending. A service will be held at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment to follow in Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Family and friends may call from 5pm until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family would also like to thank the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the wonderful care and compassion that they gave to Mary and her family. With out them and their guidance, her wishes of being at home would not have been granted.

Condolences can be left at howelllussi.com.