Mary LaFata, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 1 st , 2020, at
home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16 th , 1926 in
Staten Island, NY. In her younger days she was a seamstress. After having
children, she stayed home to raise them. She was the daughter of the late
Luigi and Maria Ursomanno. She was the beloved wife of her late husband
James V. LaFata. She was the loving mother of Richard LaFata and his
wife Andrea, Robert LaFata and her late son James V. LaFata III. Mary
was cherished by her 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Mary is
also survived by her brother Alfred Ursomanno and by many loving nieces
and nephews.
Mary was always there to offer a helping hand, to anyone in need. She
enjoyed working in her garden, attending church and spending time with
her family and friends. She was well known by many, in her neighborhood
as Aunt Mary. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They
always put a smile on her face. She was a great friend, mother, aunt,
grandmother & great grandmother. She was truly loved by many.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Foundation.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue
2:00pm - 4:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Holy Family R.C. Church
NA
10:30am - NA
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
NA
11:30am - NA
Kitty And Don Leslie says
Rest In Peace Aunt Mary🙏🏼 We love and will miss your vivacious personality. We hope you are enjoying the reunion in heaven with all of our family. Until we meet again.
Love your niece Kitty and family
Julie Boucher says
Oh Mary, it’s with great sadness that I hear of your passing. I can’t thank you enough for your kindness and friendship over the past few years. I very much enjoyed hearing all about your life and stories of your family, who I know you adored. It’s such a great loss to us all. Thank you also for giving me an insight into the life of my grandfather (your brother-in-law) who I never knew. You accepted me and my mother with lots of love and I’m blessed to have found you. No wonder we got along so well, we share the same birthday, and I will forever think of you as I celebrate each year. Rest In Peace Mary, Love, Julie Boucher from Virginia