Mary A. Venosa, 89, passed away at her home in Grasmere on April 24, 2022. A lifelong Staten Islander, Mary – who was born Mary Lia – attended Curtis High School before marrying Louis T. Venosa in 1950, after which she became a mother to six, grandmother to eight, and great-grandmother to three. As the matriarch of her family for years, Mary brought people together through their mutual bond with her and was beloved by all. Among her interests and hobbies were league bowling, cooking, baking, and going to Atlantic City with her daughter Linda. She is survived by her six children (Louis, Kenneth, Linda, Robert, James, and John), her eight grandchildren (Joseph, Gina, Robert, Linda, Nicole, Anthony, Matthew, and Justin), her three great-grandchildren (Corey , Noah and Senai), and her sister and brother-in-law (Patricia and Robert Boese). She was predeceased by her parents (Pasquale and Ida Lia), her brother (Anthony Lia), and her husband (Louis T. Venosa). Services are being held by Casey Funeral Home on Thursday, April 28 between 4 and 8 p.m. A mass will be held at Holy Rosary R.C. Church on Friday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m., with the burial to follow at Moravian Cemetery. Donations should be made to VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care in lieu of flowers. Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 447-4242
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caseyfuneralhome.com for the Venosa family.
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