Obituary of Mary C. Patelunas

PATELUNAS, Mary C. (D'Aloisio) Age 81 of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born May 30, 1931 in Elmira, daughter of the late Americo and Stella (DeSocio) D'Aloisio and passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital with loving family at her side. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Patelunas on June 22, 1989 and brothers and sister-in-law Michael and Josephine D'Aloisio and Fred D'Aloisio. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law Marcus and Diane Patelunas of Elmira and Gary Patelunas of Elmira Heights; grandson Marcus (Holly) Patelunas, Jr. and great granddaughter Lily Patelunas of Horseheads; sister-in-law Grace D'Aloisio of Elmira along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary retired form Elcor Health Services as Dietary Supervisor with 20 years of service and then was employed with Curly's Chicken House for 10 years. She was an avid bingo player. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Tuesday, January 22nd from 4 to 7 pm. Prayers will be offered there on Wednesday, January 23rd at 9:30 am followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Ss. Peter & Paul Church. Rev. Walter L. Wainwright, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Mary through donations to the Elmira Heights Fire Department , 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.