Mary Ann Lapinski

Survived by Husband, Joe Lapinski; Son, Tom (Ellen); Daughter, Jane Svihel (Doug); Grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob and Jordyn Svihel, and William and Sonja Lapinski. Mary Ann is also survived by, Teresa Axtell (Mlekodaj) and her Family, and Many Close Friends.

Mary Ann grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and was a graduate of St Catherine’s where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing.

She was a very well respected OB/ pediatric nurse supervisor for Abbott Hospital and later became the special assistant to the administrator there. She continued close friendships with many of her employees throughout her life.

She met her Husband at Holy Cross in the dramatic club in 1957 and they married on October 31, 1964.

She was a respected member of the Fridley community and host mother of nine Rotary Exchange students.

She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

~Mass of Christian Burial~

10:30AM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at

Holy Cross Catholic Church,

1621 University Ave. NE,

Minneapolis, Minnesota

~Visitation~

4:00 PM-7:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home

230 13th Ave N.E.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

and 1 hour prior to mass at the church.

Interment will follow.

Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home

612-378-1331

www.kapalaglodekfuneralhome.com

Mary Ann was a happy person

She greeted everyone with a smile

She was always well dressed and proper

Carrying herself with poise and style

She loved a good time

If you had a fun idea, just ask Mary Ann

Be it a weekend in Duluth or a week in Vermont

Joe Joe lets’ go, we don’t need a plan

She loved her children and grandchildren

Getting heavily involved in their life

But her loyalty to Joe was most impressive

She was more than just a wife

She was co-worker, scheduler and partner

And a cheerleader beyond compare

As a team they were unbeatable

With a love and trust each could share!!