There are certain people who leave a lasting impression on you. I met Mrs Lavin 35 years ago when her son, Frank, introduced me to North Beach, his home, family and friends. She was warm, beautiful, loving and embraced me with open arms. She loved her family deeply and that was apparent to all.  Mrs Lavin was someone I fondly remembered throughout the years as well as her son, Frank. May she be with her husband now and may you all find peace in the cherished memories you have of your time together.

What did I treasure most about Mary? Her smile, her laugh and her love for her children. Her memory will always be with me, and I am sure her legacy will continue through all of you. I will miss my neighbor dearly, and  I can't tell you how  grateful I am to have had Mary in my life for the past 16 years. To all of us who loved Mary and were loved by Mary, she will never be so far from us that we cannot feel her love, and as our faith informs us, we will see her again, when our loving God reunites us all.  Mary, may God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace.  With blessings, love and prayers, Analisa M. Del Prete

Frank, We are praying for you and your family

I attended funeral services at St. Peter and Paul yesterday for Alan's Aunt Mary. Not long after I met her nephew and godson,Alan, he said," I want you to meet my Aunt Mary". She was the first person from his huge extended Sicilian family that Alan introduced me to. She was living with her caregiver Ellen in same flat on Mason St were she raised her four children and downstairs from where Alan grew up. She was in good health, and still active in her church and local community despite some degree of dementia. I was impressed with how charming and welcoming she was when we dropped in for an unexpected visit. Every time I saw her after that, she was always the same, so sweet and pleased to see me, even though I suspected she didn't remember who I was. She was in good health on Mother's Day, but suddenly developed pneumonia and died four days later at the hospital. . . so sudden and unexpected. The church yesterday was literally packed with friends and relatives who loved her and whose lives she touched.

Priscilla Read

Sending our prayers and sympathy to all of the Lavin, family.  May you cherish the memories of your mother, forever.  Sincerely, Joe and Yolanda Machi

She always had a smile for me. I loved that lady. Iv'e known her since the first grade. I will miss her - My condolences to the entire family -Joe Tarantino

Frankie, Marie, Gayle and Joe,  
Your family is part of the foundation that has built the North Beach that everyone loves. Your mom's relationship to the wharf, her efforts at St Peter's and Paul, the Salesians, and her simple presence.  Losing your mom is a reminder that so much of that foundation is gone, but the memories left behind is the fabric that makes up all of us. I have one Mary story. Frank brought Gaetano and I, for what reason I can't remember, to his mom's house. It was Christmas time and she was baking, and she offered me a taste.They were these incredible chocolate cookies dusted with powered sugar. Outragous! It wasn't until later when I realized something.Gaetano obviously being a friend of yours Frank,in a very tasteful way, she used my interest in her cookies to very carefully ask me many questions about my oldest son and my life before San Francisco. In the end she would tell me how lucky I was and that Gaetano was a very sweet guy. It was then that I realized North Beach moms look out for each other.She would share that recipe with me of which I will cherish. Your Mom lived an incredibly full life, if we could all be so lucky. Your fond memories will carry you all through this, and your bond as brothers and sisters will strengthen in her absence.  Sweet Mary your on your final adventure. Youv'e worked hard and your goodness will follow. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Fondly,
Cindy D'Amato

Mary was one of the most gracious, loving Moms in North Beach. I remember her kindness gowing up.  Going to miss her at our luncheons every month  for the ICSA. She was the sweetest, nicest person I had known. God Bless you Mary, will miss that smiling face with the twinkle in your eyes. My condelances to the family.

To Mary's Family-
   
        Mary was a grand lady. She was the best neighbor anyone could ask for  over 56 years! She was always  so kind and generous. We have many fond memories of her. We will miss her terribly and will remember her with love.
The Fong Neighbors- 2112 Mason Street

Mary was always so sweet, and such a strong supporter of Sts. Peter & Paul parish community. Many thanks for sharing her with us, and our ongoing thoughts as you cherish her memory.
Love,
Caroline (x3) and Brock

With Auntie Mary's passing I came to realize she was giving us the key to love's legacy, a call to duty in a sense, for us her family and extended family and friends, for us to continue and protect this legacy. 
WE are now, all of us the bearer of the torch: to honor, to defend, to support each other as Auntie Mary would expect us to.  She has passed her love to us. We will always love her and we will be reminded throughout our daily lives of her most loving and generous examples in how to cherish and in how to love. love you Auntie always, Denna and Gino and Family

Frank and Terry,
Mother's are very special people in our lives, and fortunately our memory banks tend to remember only the good and fun things.  Fair winds and following seas to you all.  
Thanks for sharing,

don kittleman

Frank, 
Meeting your Mom at the Sts. Peter & Paul dinner was a  special time; I really appreciate the opportunity.  
She is in heaven smiling on you now! God bless you and your family.  
Mike O'Leary

To Mary s family.  Our deepest sympathy.  Mary was such a lovely lady with such class and sweetness.  We will certaintly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with u at this most difficult time.  With love Angela and Tina Canepa

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Jim Guldbech, #6518, Local 10, ILWU.

Great memories of spending summers with the Mary, SP and Frankie in Sonoma.  In sympathy, Dina, Rosie and Inez Casella.

Mary was a very sweet and gracious lady and always wonderful to everyone around her. She always had the biggest smile and made everyone else feel happy too.  She will be missed by many of us who knew and loved her.  Rest in Peace Mary.  Love,   Rose Curreri

To the Lavin family, "Auntie Mary" will be remembered always as a kind, generous loving person and she will be missed. The Rosasco family is thinking about you and sending our love.

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I can't be with you but will be here if anyone needs a babysitter. RIP wonderful lady. 0x, kaaren

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Mary Ann Lavin

9 February, 1924 – 21 May, 2015

Green Street Mortuary

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