Mary T. Nison

LOWELL - Mary T. (Zabbo) Nison, 91, a lifelong Lowell resident, died yesterday morning, June 24, at a local nursing home. She was the wife of Frederick Nison, who died in 1991.

She was born in Lowell on June 29, 1912, a daughter of the late Vincent and Concetta (Demaio) Zabbo. She was educated in Lowell schools.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Nison was employed with Lowell Shoe Co.

She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Lowell and was an avid Red Sox fan.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Robert Phelps of Lowell and Mary Ann and Thomas Ryan of Tyngsboro; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Nison of Lowell; a brother, Vincent Zabbo of Lowell; two sisters, Rose Costa and Madeline Dinsmore, both of Lowell; nine grandchildren, Colleen Tassone of Dracut, Robert Phelps of Nashua, Timothy Phelps of Lowell, Suzanne L'Hussier of Chelmsford, Daniel Phelps of Lowell, Michael Nison of Lowell, Nicole Canniff of Nashua, Maura Reynolds of Johnston, R.I., and Margo Nison of Lowell; and 13 great-grandchildren, Sarah Tassone, Bryan Parent, Allison Tassone, Meghan Phelps, Bradley Parent, Andrew Phelps, Sean Phelps, Matthew Tassone, Kate Phelps, Courtney L'Hussier, Julia Phelps, Amanda L'Hussier and Hope Canniff.

She was also the sister of the late Salvatore, Francis (Lou), Victor and Anello (Icky) Zabbo, and the late Louise Clark and Angeline (Lilly) Barwick, and mother of the late Frederick (Ted) Nison.