Service Details
VISITATION:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL MASS:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
11:00 a.m.
VISITATION
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
ST LUCY CATHOLIC CHURCH (3101 DREXEL AVE)
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MOUNT PLEASANT – Mary A. Fumo, 94, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, January 18, 2019. A lifelong resident of Racine, Mary was born on January 13, 1925, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Concetta (nee: Alfano) Fumo. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1942.
As a young woman, she spent many hours working in her Father’s Grocery store, Fumo Grocery, in the Lakeside neighborhood of Racine. Later she would take a job with First National Bank and become a career woman. The bank changed names many times, but Mary was a constant. Mary retired from what would finally become Chase Bank, as a vice president, serving over 50 years.
She was a lifetime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church where she was a devout and active participant in just about every capacity throughout her life. She was a long standing member of the St. Lucy’s Altar Society and Catholic Women’s club. Until her passing, Mary was the oldest and longest surviving member of the parish, and proud of the fact that her father Lorenzo was a founding member of the church.
In addition to being active at church, Mary enjoyed golfing at Washington Park, playing into her 80’s. She was even a member of the “Hole in One Club”, getting an ace on the 143 yard 4th hole at Washington Park Golf Course. When she wasn’t golfing, Mary loved to socialize. Her work at the bank gave her the opportunity to meet, and befriend, everyone in town. Most important to Mary, however, was her family. She was happiest when in their company and was deeply loved.
Mary is survived by her dear sister, Rose Fumo; her loving nieces and nephews, Cindy Smith, Charlie Presta, Sue Gabbey, Lawrence (Vicki) Gabbey and Michael (Tricia Hanson) Gabbey; and by her dear great nieces and nephews; Nicole, Stephanie (Jared), Adam, Ben and Elizabeth. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Carmela (Lawrence) Presta and Edith (Victor) Gabbey.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday evening for a visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The celebration of her life and funeral Mass will take place at St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Ave) on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Javier Guativa and Rev. Mark Jones concelebrating. There will also be a visitation in church on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum following the Mass. Memorials have been suggested to St. Lucy Catholic Church or St. Catherine’s High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Ascension All Saints; especially in the ER and ICU, for the loving and professional attention Mary received while under their care.
Susan Decker says
You will be Missed!!!!! You are the Sunshine of of our life. God love you!!! Rest In Peace
Jill says
The heavens truly are blessed with God’s newest most precious Angel. Rest in peace Mary, and as always our love surrounds you and the family.
Jill Fumo Bacus
Mary Huck says
Always enjoyed waiting on her and her sister. She had a lot of spunk and I admired her outlook on life. Always a smile on her face.
Jim Huck says
Mary was one of my golden girls who I had the pleasure of waiting on for many years. Not only was she a customer of mine but I felt she was family. Always so sweet to me and my family. Always a wonderful and beautiful lady l truely will miss her. Every time I make a brandy and water I will think of her. Such and wonderful lady and was full of life. God bless her and heaven has a great angel.
Bill Greco Punta Gorda, FL says
My condolences to the family on your loss.
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one. But in the near future this too will have passed away. At 1 Corinthians 15:26 where it says “And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” Yes, Jehovah God will completely remove our number one enemy death, forever. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Daisy Scales says
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Rose and Family,first met Mary in 1975 when I started at First National ,such a sweet and loving lady,with this big smile always, job so well done Mary,take your rest in Heaven
Judy says
My heart breaks for the death of
Mary. I will miss our Saturday nights at Mario’s, We will raise our glasses to you with love. She loved life, and was so proud of her family, They were always there for all her needs and more. We will all miss her. Racine will not be the same without you. The angels will welcome you as one of their own. Miss you already!
Judy Hembrook says
My along with your heart breaks for the death of Mary. We will miss you on Saturday nights at Mario’s. We will raise our glasses along with your Brandy and Water with love. Mary loved life, especially her family, who were always there for her needs and more. Racine will not be the same without this beautiful woman. The angels will welcome you as one of their own,
I miss you already!
Frank & Josephine Alfano says
Our deepest sympathy. Sorry we could not make it there. Sending our Prayers and Love to Rose & rest of the family.
Diana Alfano & Dylan & Logan & Mikayla says
Sending our love to Rose & the rest of the family from all of us in Tennessee. Our hearts are heavy with sadness in the loss of such a lovely lady. Our family will never be the same without Mary. Rest In Peace.