Mary L Tomasulo

Mary Tomasulo was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, aunt, friend, and neighbor. She was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to Joseph and Mary Elliott. She was soon joined by two brothers, Joe and Bob. The boys adored their big sister, but couldn't pronounce her name and called her "Beezy." The name stuck, and Mary Louise remained Beezy to her family for the rest of her life.
Beezy briefly attended Douglas College during the height of World War II. She returned home within a year and started working for Lighthouse for the Blind. Soon after the war, Beezy bought the first television in the neighborhood, to the delight of Joe, Bob and many of the neighbors. She also played the piano and traveled extensively, to Europe, especially England, to Canada, and to Mexico.
She eventually met and married Benjamin Tomasulo. Together they bought the house across from Beezy's childhood home and had a son, Sebastian. Beezy returned to work as an administrative assistant at Bamberger's, where she stayed for many years. As many of her cherished family members grew ill, Beezy was a devoted caretaker. She lovingly nursed her parents, aunt, husband, and most tragically, her adored son through their final illnesses. She was an unflagging nurse for them all.
Throughout this time, she also drew strength and comfort from her deep faith and the dear friends she had through her many decades at St. John's Episcopal Church in Montclair. Her devotion to the church gave her great joy throughout her later years. Beezy was baptized at St. John's and remained a member of the church community for all 98 years of her life.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by her many loving nieces and nephews and devoted friends. A special thanks to Mrs. Lorita Jackson, of St. John's, who provided Beezy with solace, comfort, and a fierce advocacy during the last decade of Beezy's life.