OSWEGO, NY - Mary J. Crisafulli, 91, a resident of East Seventh Street, died on Sept. 4, 2008, at her home.
Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Giovannina (Di Stepano) Paino and attended local schools.
She was employed with Taggarts, Stollman’s and later retired from Campbells/Argersingers in 1991.
Mrs. Crisafulli was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Charles C. Crisafulli Post and was an avid walker.
Surviving are her niece Joanne Paino; four nephews, Frank D. Paino, John Paino, Michael Paino and Frank A. Paino; two sisters-in-law, Sandy Paino and William (Marge) Mercier; and two brothers-in-law, Joseph and Fred Crisafulli.
She was predeceased by husband, Charles C. Crisafulli who was the first person from Oswego to die during World War II, aboard the USS Truxton in February 1942.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church.
Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Dowdle Funeral Home on Saturday from 8 – 9:15 a.m.
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On behalf of the entire Aldasch family I would like to extend my deepest heart felt sympathies to the entire Crisafulli family and especially to Fred for the loss of your sister in law Mary. Although I never knew Mary Fred all spoke very highly of his brothers wife and held her in great esteem. I know there are no words that can be said to heal your sorrow but I hope you may take solice in knowing that she lived a long full life and is now in the care of the lord and is reunited with her husband Charles. May the lord assuage your anguish and pain in this time of loss.
Respectfully Yours,
Mark Aldasch & Family