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Mary Masterpalo Obituary

Enjoyed dinners with family, especially on Christmas Eve Mary Masterpalo, 93 years old passed away on June 30th with her daughters by her side. Mary was born on July 3, 1928, the youngest of 8 children, to her immigrant parents Rosa and Salvatore Forlenza in Pittston, PA. Moving at age 3 to Staten Island. She attended PS 16 and Curtis High School. She married the late Anthony Masterpalo 1946, and they lived in New Brighton and Tompkinsville until relocating to Port Richmond in 1966. Mary is survived by her three daughters: Denise Last, Diane McConnell (Kevin) and Debra Masterpalo (Robert Brown) all of Staten Island. She also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years in 2014. Mary was exceptional at sewing, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed preparing meals for her extended family, especially Christmas Eve dinners. She and her husband enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and annual vacations in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 5th from 6pm-9pm with a funeral mass on Wednesday, July 6th at 10am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Private cremation to follow. Cherubini McInerney Funeal Home 1289 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10302 (718) 442-9047

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2022.

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Patricia v smith

July 6, 2022

Dear cousins Denise,Diane and Debby and families. What a lucky family to be blessed by God with the greatest parents. I loved Tony and Mary very much. I felt sad that I could not be with you since she passed. I am certain that you all will continue their life´s ways for family and God as they were the best ways. May God give you the grace to continue and be the family they wanted you to be" love you forever cousin patti and family

Kathleen Nickson

July 5, 2022

Dear Denise and family,
I wish I could be with you to give you our condolences. I know that no matter how old or sick our moms are, saying that final goodbye is so very hard. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Kathy and Don

Vincent Somma

July 5, 2022

I just want to extend my sincere condolences to the Masterpalo family Went to school with Diane ,lived on St Marks place. So sorry for your loss..

Lois Forlenza

July 4, 2022

With our deepest sympathy from nephew Joe, Lois & children.

Marianne Justvig

July 3, 2022

A great loss to all generations as she was the epitome of the Greatest Generation. A true Grande Dame. Her kindness and and love will live on in those she leaves behind

Taliento

July 3, 2022

Dear Deb, and families,
We offer our condolences, love and prayers to you at this sad time. We´re happy that your keeping the traditions that your mom taught you...baking cookies!

Love,
The Taliento family

Carol Razzano Dispensa

July 2, 2022

So sorry to hear the loss of your mother. I do remember her from New Brighton as well as your dad. I lived in the same apartment house as your aunt Jenny (290 York Ave.). She lived on the second floor and we lived above her on the third floor. Such good people and good memories.

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