Mary Rose Mancuso

Mancuso, Mary R., 103, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas, daughter, Marie Abate (Frank), parents Andrew and Theresa Pagano, brothers John, Sam and William Pagano, sisters Pauline Rizco and Evie Rizzo, all of New Jersey and Sylvia Montagna of Brandon, Florida. She is survived by son, Dominic (Pauline) of Brandon and daughter, Kathy Krzeszewski (Peter-deceased) of Valrico. Two sisters, Lena Komives and Rose Vassenella of New Jersey, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born in Montecorvino, Italy, and came to America when she was 2 years old. She lived in Pennsylvania, where she met and married Thomas. Thomas and Mary moved to Brandon in 1969. She loved her family, cooking and watching her great grandsons play baseball. Mary was a very devoted member of Nativity Catholic church and member of St Catherine’s Circle. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons. Visitation and Rosary will be held Friday, January 28, from 6-:00-8:-00 PM with Rosary at 7:30 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 29, at 11:30 AM at Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon with burial immediately following at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. Flowers may be omitted, with donations to be made to Nativity of One Heart Fund in Mary’s memory. Arrangements under the direction of Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL.