Suzanne Marie Mondello

Beloved daughter of Mary J. (nee Quasarano) and the late Serafino S. Mondello; dearest sister of John (Masha), Judy, Joseph Mondello, and Martha (Steven) Hendren; dear aunt of Julia, Jamie, and Lucy Mondello and Sarah (Kyle) Martie and Madeline (Kyle) Bishop; dear great aunt to Payton and Mack Martie, Harper and Mason Bishop and Odin Fuzessery; our dear cousin, and a friend to many..

Suzanne died peacefully at deGreeff Hospice House after a four year fierce battle with cancer. Her last months were spent with friends and family at her side. Their loving care and support gave her peace.

Suzanne was born in Bogota, Colombia, SA. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in Webster Groves, Missouri. She attended Nerinx Hall High School, earned a B.A. from University of Missouri at Columbia and an M.A. from St. Louis University.

Her career spanned advertising, pharmaceutical sales, business management and consulting, nutrition counseling and holistic health.

Suzanne was a skilled golfer, cyclist, hiker, and swimmer. She saw great beauty in the outdoors. Trees held a special place in her heart.

She traveled extensively worldwide, including Hawaii, Russia, Paris, Monaco, England, Wales, and Dubai.

She had a creative soul and a lifelong appreciation for art, expressed in her paintings and other artforms.

Suzanne’s family expresses their deep gratitude to her friends who cared for her and cherished her throughout her illness. They were an unwavering, devoted and constant presence in her life.

The family also thanks CommonWheel, The Sanctuary Group, and the staff at DeGreeff Hospice House and Evelyn's House. We also thank the countless doctors and medical staff who cared for her.

Services: Visitation Wednesday, August 2, from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17 Joy Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Suzanne asks for donations to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis, or plant a tree in Forest Park, the Missouri Botanical Garden, or anyplace on earth… or do acts of kindness that will unite people and help create an unconditionally loving community and world.