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Mary Cantoni Obituary
Born in Reading, Pa., on Dec. 12, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Natolina (Delizandro) DeLuco.
On April 23, 1938, Mary married Michael Cantoni in Reading, Pa.
Mary retired from Spragues Electric, in North Adams, Mass., after more than 30 years of service.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in North Adams, and was very active in many church activities.
She has lived at Pleasant Valley Infirmary for 13 years. She was always ready to welcome new residents, which resulted in her being called the "Sunshine Lady of Pleasant Valley Infirmary."
Mary enjoyed playing bingo and watching her favorite soap, "General Hospital." She also enjoyed crocheting, making baby afghans and washcloths.
Her special joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Michael Cantoni, and her sisters, Ann, Rose and Lena.
Survivors include her daughter, Natalie Ives, and her companion, Harry "Bud" Moon, of Queensbury; four granddaughters, Tracy Arredondo of Westbury, Long Island, Renee Ives and her significant other, Dan Breeyear, of Fort Edward, Debra Martin and her husband, John, of Fort Edward, Michelle Tucker and her husband, Floyd, of Lake Luzerne; 11 great-grandchildren, Danny and Anthony Breeyear of Fort Edward, David and Matthew Arredondo of Westbury, Long Island, Jackie, Ashley, Ryan, Brian, and Kevin Martin all of Fort Edward, Devin and Brittany Tucker both of Lake Luzerne; two sisters, Millie Dato of Pennsylvania, Janet Flamm and her husband, Clifford, of Pennsylvania; a special friend, Gina Chase of Fort Edward and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery, North Adams, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Pleasant Valley Infirmary Activities Fund, 4573 State Route 50, Argyle, NY 12809.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Cantoni
MITCH HARRIS
November 10, 2005
peace be with you mary.
I hope you can get some good italian bread where you are.
I t was a pleasure talking with you over the years.your effervesent personality will be missed by all.
Tracy Arredondo
October 28, 2005
Nonnie, I hope you can see all the people that loved you and will miss you in their lives. You will live on in the lives of your grandchildren and great grandchildren for generations to come. I love you. Tracy
michelle tucker
October 27, 2005
I Love You very much,nonnie and Im glad to see how much you were loved!!! You were one special lady!!! love forever,miss you,
Shelly(your Granddaughter)
Fred Pheiffer
October 25, 2005
Buon Giorno amica mia. I will miss you when we say the Rosary at PVI, and I will never forget how you enjoyed hearing me speak some words to you in Italian! May St. Francis of Assisi hold you in his arms & may God love you forever!
Arrive'derci Mary!
Fred
Gina Chase
October 25, 2005
Mary was an will always be a very special lady..She gave me the strength when and wherever I needed it.The day Mary took her journey she took a piece of my heart. It was an honor and great pleasure for me to have the opperitunity to have shared all I did with her. Mary, I will deeply miss you and always hold you close in my heart.I love you.....
Joy Bishop
October 22, 2005
I worked with Mary back in the 60's and she truly was the Sunshine lady.
Jeanine French
October 20, 2005
Mary was the sweetest, funniest, and most loving person that I have met. I will keep her in my prayers always. She will never be forgotten.
Peggy Fifield
October 18, 2005
Mary will be dearly missed at Pleasant Valley by residents and staff. I am sure if the angels have a Residents Council, Mary will surely be an officer. God Bless. Love, Peggy
karen robison
October 16, 2005
mary was the best. always made you feel
good. she will be deeply missed. all my
love to you mary. karen
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