Mary Lou York

Orlando, Florida: Mary Louise York, 69 years old, passed away at home on November 7th, 2011 with family by her side. Born, Mary Louise Bartlett on February 26, 1942 in Norwich, New York to John and Helen Bartlett. Mary Lou was a long time resident of Oneonta, New York where she raised her family.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband William York of Orlando, Florida, his children Samantha Tellone of Dallas, TX, William H. York, Jr. of Hopedale, MA, Brother Larry Bartlett and his wife Nancy of Essex Junction, Vermont, Son Joseph Angelino of Windermere, Florida, his wife Mandy, along with their daughters Bella and Addison, Son Paul Angelino of Orlando, Florida, his wife Ellie, their son’s Dominic and Nicholas and daughter Bailey, and sister in-law Lorry Bartlett. Mary Lou is predeceased by her brother Jerry Bartlett of Madeira Beach, Florida who passed away in 2009.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Norwich High School in 1960, and a CCBI graduate in 1962. Mary Lou was a devout Catholic and parishioner of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida. Mary Lou had a great faith in God and his strong embrace. When not spending her time with her family, Mary Lou volunteered at Give Kids the World, Coalition for the Homeless, faithfully participated weekly with her Rosary Group, as well as supporting numerous worthy causes with the gift of her time and love.

Mary Lou will be remembered as a terrific wife and sister, a wonderful and loving mother, mother in-law and grandmother, and a loyal friend to all who knew her. The tremendous faith, courage, dignity and wonderful sense of humor, she displayed while battling her year long illness, was truly amazing. She never allowed the way her illness made her feel, to get in the way of enjoying her life. She spent her time travelling and visiting with family and friends letting them know how much they meant to her. Her kindness and love will always be missed.

A memorial service will be held at Family Funeral Care, 13001 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837. Calling hours begin November 11, 2011 at 3:00pm with a Celebration of Life service for Mary Lou beginning at 3:30pm. Reception to immediately follow service. If anyone would like to make a donation in her name, please make the donation to the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. located at 639 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32801.