Mary Ann LoCicero Bondio, age 87, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2021. She was born in New Orleans, February 25, 1933 and was preceded in death by her parents Joseph LoCicero and Carmela Cipriano LoCicero; husband, August J. Bondio; sons, Joseph A. Bondio and Anthony J. Bondio; sister, Rose Collongues; and companion, Paul Page.
She is survived by her loving children, Ann Marie Bondio (Lawrence); John Bondio (June), and Christine Bondio (Alfred); eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine Poche; and dear cousins, JoAnn Malter and Josephine Doskey; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and family members.
After her previous employment in the accounting department of Schwegmanns, she owned and operated Mary Ann’s Coffee Shop located in the Amoco and Credit Bureau office buildings. The New Orleans business community were able to start the workday with a smile as they enjoyed 5¢ coffee, biscuits, homemade hot lunches, and New Orleans Po-Boys.
Her love, care, and generosity extended to her large Italian family where everyone would spend every Sunday afternoon at Granny’s enjoying a plate of spaghetti, meatballs, and Italian sausage. The doors were always open. She never ran out of food, and everyone always left with a full stomach and love and laughter in their heart.
A devout catholic, she was a Eucharistic Minister, Extraordinary Minister for the homebound, active parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Church and member of St. Angela Merici prayer group.
She had a Heart of Love for God, her faith and family. Her devoted children and grandchildren were the center of her holy life. She enjoyed their activities and passions.
Mary Ann’s life will be remembered by her sense of humor, faith, and love of God and family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Metairie, LA. Visitation at church will begin at 10:00 a.m. A private interment will follow the Mass in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Boys Town: boystown.org or Catholic Charities of New Orleans: ccano.org
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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