ALBANY – Mary M. (Barone) Graziano, 93, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Nicolena Barone.
Mary co-owned Mary Lee Beauty Salon in Albany with her sister, Lena. In her free time, she enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, the Lotto, and visiting the casino.
Mary is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Salvatore Graziano; son John V. Graziano; sisters Lena Graziano and Rose Barone; brothers Joe, Angelo, Fred, Tommy, Bill, Jimmy and Ernie Barone, and grandson Dean Graziano.
She is survived by her son, Sal (Ellen) Graziano; grandchildren Donna, Christine, Gina, Toni, Chet, Tony, and Joe, and sister-in-law and closest friend, Antoinette LaPorte. Many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.
The family would like to thank Angie Haines, Dr. Cuenca, and the staff at Albany Memorial Hospital for all of their care and support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 am at All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary's), Albany. Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, in Mary's honor.