Mary C. Fasulo

Portland – Mary Catherine (Geary) Fasulo passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on March 15, 2013. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Francesco S. Fasulo. The daughter of Nora and Patrick Geary, she was born in Portland on October 28, 1922, educated in Portland elementary schools, attended the Villa Augustine Boarding school and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1941. During her high school years, Mary was active in several academic clubs.

Mary married the love of her life, Francesco S. Fasulo on July 12, 1941. Mary was thrilled to be embraced by the Fasulo Family and learned how to cook Italian dishes from her mother in law, Tomasina. They became parents of 12 children who survive her and one infant daughter, Ann Marie deceased. Mary is survived by six daughters, Maureen R. White and husband Paul G of Portland, Catherine A Bolduc of Portland, Barbara J Daugherty of Portland, Mary Elizabeth of Portland, Jeanne M. Wyatt and husband William of Rockport, Rosemary A DiFazio and husband Luigi of Freeport, and six sons, Robert S of South Portland, Timothy P of Portland, Richard J of Bangor, William F and his wife Lynne of Westbrook, Brian J. and his wife Lori of Portland and Peter M. of Virginia Beach, VA. Mary is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by three brothers, Christopher, Thomas and Patrick, and two sisters, Nora and Celia. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, brother and sister in laws. Mary is also predeceased by special son-in-law David Bolduc.

Mary was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St Pius X Church and was active for many years in the church suppers and fairs. Mary’s first love was her family. She was wonderful cook and baker, making specialty cakes for each occasion. She celebrated each holiday and made them special for her family. Mary loved photography and captured our family memories with photographs creating a legacy for generations to come. Her first camera was a Kodak Brownie and some of her best pictures were taken with it! Mary’s creative flare shined by creating beautiful afghans, rugs, gardens, crafts, cake and holiday decorating. Mary was an animal lover and owned several cats and dogs over the years. Most recently she was kept company by a special Yorkie, “Tony”. Mary enjoyed traveling in her later years going to visit family and finally seeing her family home in Ireland.

Mary loved her home and always welcomed people in a home that always had room for one more to love. Mary was blessed with loving, caring children who helped her stay in her own home until the end of her life. Special thanks to her daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who for many years has overseen day to day tasks for her mother. Special thanks to daughter, Barbara for overseeing her Mother’s care. The family would like to thank Dr. William Schirmer at Martin’s Point and the staff at Mercy Hospital, fourth floor for their attentiveness and care in her final hours.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, March 20 from 4 to 8 pm at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday the 21'st at 10:00 at St Pius X Church with interment following at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

Care for Mary and her family has been entrusted to the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home of Portland, ME.