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Mary LaPuzza Obituary
Nov 11, 1948 – May 2, 2011
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday, 10am, St. Leo the Great Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com
Memories and Condolences
for Mary LaPuzza
Penni Spongberg
May 8, 2011
It seems that we really do not know the depth of our love for someone until there is an ending.
Then the extreme pain, numbness, sleepless nights, and oh yes, breathing, moment by moment.
Please pray, as I will for you, for forgiveness and acceptance. The divine will give you strength, and healing, to move forward, but only in time...lots of time.
And, in this time, the pain will lesson, but knowingly, the loss will never be forgotten!
Mary was a beautiful lady, on the inside and out, and her loss is great to all who knew her!
Hold her close to your heart, let the tears fall, and smile....because I know, she is smiling warmly with you.
And remember, she is at peace!
My deepest sympathy to the LaPuzza family and friends.
Penni M. Spongberg, Allie, David, Danny, and Nacho.
Victoria LaPuzza
May 8, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 8, 2011
Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss. i wanted you to know that there have been times that i have told my friends how much i admired you since you were always so upbeat with a great attitude that most would not have under your medical situation. You have inspired me with your courage and strength and i thank you for that. Please lets get together and let me know if there is something that i can do for you. i saw Mary one time and did not know her but after meeting both of your children it's apparent that you both did a great job.
Your friend
Sam Murante
karen vervaecke
May 8, 2011
Paul- I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen Vervaecke
Kim Korth
May 7, 2011
Paul & family and Classen families: My heart sank when I heard the tragic news of Mary's death. Please accept my sympathy. Mary was such a great person. I remember so many years ago when you and Mary made offers to take me to Humphrey if you were headed that way. May God be with all of you during this time and the days ahead.
Judy Skinner
May 6, 2011
I remember waiting in the Christ the King parking lot with Mary for Tracey and my children at the end of the school day. We shared countless conversations those many years. What a remarkable, kind, genuine woman Mary was. She never spoke unkindly about anyone only to share what was beautiful in her life. Paul, Mary was a wife who so adored her husband, whom honored every word of their vows with love and devotion. She loved her children dearly and was the mother anyone would be blessed to have. She was so proud of them when she spoke; I remember the joy that sparkled in her eyes every time she spoke of her beloved, precious children. I feel much sorrow for your lost for she was truly a blessing especially to you, but also a blessing to all she touched. Although she is gone from this earth she is not gone from so many whose lives she touched. The world is truly better because she shared the goodness of herself; a person God would aspire all mankind would become. Tracey and Mark when you find yourself doing things in the future thinking, “that’s what mom would do” you’ll know that she will always be with you. Her imprint will be with you always, you will pass this on to your children and you will never be alone. So when these events occur in your life do not be sad but embrace the love, the feeling of her presents, let that smile shine from your heart, the smile only she could bring to your face and whisper “hi mom.”
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 6, 2011
I was with Mary throughout our years of schooling in Humphrey. I am so sorry for your family with the loss of Mary. Being her classmate was an honor. I never saw Mary without a smile and a good word. God Bless You All ....Connie Backes Hegemann,,Mesa AZ
Smitty Harrison
May 6, 2011
Paul:
I am so sorry to hear about Mary. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Bosanek
May 6, 2011
My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you all. Mary was a gem of a lady and I always enjoyed the times she came to visit my mom.
Dana Wessel
May 5, 2011
My condolences go out to the Classen and the LaPuzza family. May you find strength and closeness knowing Mary is resting in peace. You are all in my thoughts.
Bruce Berg
May 5, 2011
I attended High School with Mary, and my constant memory of her is a never ending smile and cheery nature. She was a wonderful person and the world is worse off with her not in it. Heaven, however, I'm sure rejoiced in her arrival.
Dan Toland
May 5, 2011
Always enjoyed when Mary came in for car repair and we "chatted " about family and
events. Her warmth and kindness will be
missed by all.
May 5, 2011
Paul and family,
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. It is these times that we all seek to live in the arms of an angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Ed Curley Albuquerque
Rick Myers
May 5, 2011
Paul, I was sad to hear of Mary's passing. I hope knowledge that you are in your friend's prayers will ease your burden. Your friends are thinking of you and your family.
Al & Janet Pfeifer
May 5, 2011
To the LaPuzza Family: Mary was such a kind and caring person. Always interested in what was going on in your life, and truly genuine. God bless you with comfort and peace at this time..Onie and Eileen send their best as well-when he was in the hospital in Omaha years ago she came to see him almost everyday! What a special person.
Blessings,
Jeanne Spence
May 5, 2011
There are no words that can ease the pain of Mary's passing, but we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
Robyn Galvin
May 5, 2011
Paul -
There is nothing I can say to adequately express the depth of my sadness at learning of Mary's passing. She was a truly beautiful human being and the universe is smaller today for her absence.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mark and Tracey.
Mary Duffy
May 4, 2011
To the LaPuzza family, I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was always so generous and caring. I remember how helpful she was when I was at CTK. May the happy memories of Mary sustain you now and always.
patrick higgins
May 4, 2011
Paul —
For all who knew Mary, words fail to convey our sadness — and are inadequate to express our sympathies for you, Mark, Tracey and the entire family. I was not fortunate to know her well, but from first meeting her decades ago, before you married, it was quickly clear that she was centered, engaging, thoughtful and focused on everyone but herself. Rare qualities — ones that, in this short life, endure beyond the day's noise, that linger long in memory. She, like you, knew what mattered — and what didn't. Please know, in this trying time, that the many you and Mary touched are with you in spirit.
May 4, 2011
Dear Paul, I have such great memories of my times as a child with Mary. The games we played and the visits to Uncle Alfred's and Aunt Carolyn's farm, playing with the calves, pigs and chickens. Chasing each other around. Playing Hide and Seek. She was a wonderful person and my Mom and Dad just loved her and all that she did for them. Please accept my sympathies. She was a wonderful "lady" !!
Walt Classen Pacific Grove, CA
Christine McCartney
May 4, 2011
Dear Paul, Tracey, Mark, Amanda, Anthony and family, Our hearts are broken and we are so saddened by the loss of Mary. We had the pleasure and good fortune of being her close neighbor and friend for 17 years and have many wonderful memories of her. She was always ready to lend a hand and help in any way she could. Mary was a beautiful person and leaves a loving legacy for you all. We share in your sorrow and pray for your strength and love at this sad time. All our love, John, Chris, and Johno McCartney
Madonna Scott
May 4, 2011
We are so sorry for your lose. My family is thinking and praying for you.
Gary Scott and Madonna Bosanek-Scott
May 4, 2011
"Mary was a very caring, family oriented and deeply religious lady. We will miss her ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. " Lee and Cassy Mayhan, Bellevue, NE.
Lori Jones
May 4, 2011
Paul,
I lived with Mary for a short time when you two met so many years ago. She loved you so much and you gave her so many years of happiness. God bless you at this time of sorrow. Please remember all the happy times you shared.
Jim & Denice Ecker
May 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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