Mary A. Purita, 64, of Boca Raton, passed away Wednesday, the 30th of September. Born in 1951 in Boston, MA. The beloved wife for 39 years to Dr. Joseph Purita, noted orthopedic surgeon (Boca Raton Orthopedic Group) and stem cell pioneer. She is survived by her husband Joseph and loving son, Christopher (Lezza) Purita. Aunt to Patrick Kurschner and Melissa Kurschner, Mary was a long time artist and interior designer, Mary loved travel and renovating homes. Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton has been entrusted with arrangements.