Born on July 9, 1931, in Meriden CT, she was the daughter of the late John Mettica and Immaculatta Valeriay. Mary was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was a diligent worker and enjoyed serving her church and community. Mary loved her family and always had the funniest sense of humor.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Kickery; two sons, James “Jimmy” Whitaker, Jr., and Richard Whitaker; two step-daughters, Diane Sellers and Darlene Stancil; two step-sons, James “Roger” Whitaker and Donnie Whitaker. She will also be remembered as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Along with her husband, Mary was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony “Tony” Whitaker.
A Mass will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019, at Holy Cross Catholic Church at Noon. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Outreach to the Poor through Holy Cross Catholic Church.
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