Mary is survived by her children, Edward DosSantos (Teetee), Maryanne Brenner (Mark), and Lisa DosSantos as well as her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Belchior (Bill) and her daughter Francine D'Albero.
Mary was born on January 26, 1925 in New York to Philip and Frances. She graduated trade school as a seamstress with design as her passion. Shortly after her husband returned from war, the now family of three built a home in Staten Island while enjoying time in the Poconos as well. During her time in New York Mary was partly responsible for getting the new New Dorp High School built on Staten Island. Mary, and her husband opened their home and hearts to countless foster children and babies.
She volunteered teaching students to read and being a true classroom Mom for all four of her children who consider her the Best Mom in the World! Later in life the two moved to Florida where she enjoyed bingo, the slots, the Italian American Club and volunteering for the Paradise Gardens committees. Mary raised her voice to God in the choirs of St. Luke and St. Vincent's in Margate and found a home at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton but she never failed to visit her home parish of St. Christopher's in Staten Island.
Additionally, she taught religious instructions and handcrafted rosary beads that now span the world over. Mary, lovingly known as Grandma, loved life and filled it with light, laughter, fun, happiness and hope cherishing her family, friends and pets. Her happy place "home" was her beloved Disney World where she reveled in meeting the Disney characters and cast members and singing with the Mariachi Cobre Band with her grandson Johnny! She was infamous on YouTube as The #1 Heat Fan Grandma where you will find quite a spirited individua who loved sightseeing.
Mary was also a philanthropist to several organizations such as St. Labre Indian School in Montana, Salesian Missions, and St. Josephs Indian School in S. Dakota. A funeral will be upcoming at Kraeer Funeral Home in Coral Springs with a church service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church also in Coral Springs. Freckles (Mary) will then be laid to rest beside her soulmate Billy Boy at the South Florida National Cemetery. Details upcoming.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the Dos Santos family.
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