Mary Pelino

July 20, 1927 - August 5, 2011

On Friday, August 5, 2011 at her home in Alexandria, VA. Born Mary Elizabeth Comeau in Loveland, OH. Beloved wife of the late Angelo G. Pelino for 50 years; loving and devoted mother of Rebecca Jane Pelino and Rebecca's fiancé Marc Schoeni of Alexandria, VA. She is also survived by sons David and Kathy Pelino of Alexandria, VA and Thomas and Sharon Pelino of Carmel, CA; three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Marguerite Sassone of Greece, NY and nieces and nephews in the Rochester, NY area.

Mary ("Nana") was a beloved and respected business woman, mother, and friend in the Alexandria area. She was passionate about helping others, cooking for her family, welfare for all creatures great and small, gardening, and walking on the beach. Mary's unwavering love for her family will be forever part of our lives.

Relatives and friends may attend a graveside service at the White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd., Pittsford, NY on Wednesday, August 10, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Angelo G. and Mary E. Pelino Scholarship Fund. Checks may be made payable to St. John Fisher College, referencing their scholarship fund at 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

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