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Mary Frances Battiato Fucinaro
28 Feb 1924 – 31 Jul 2020
| Birth | 28 Feb 1924 |
| Death | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Cemetery | Calvary Cemetery Omaha , Douglas County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Don on 03 Aug 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213991175 |
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Mary was born in Fremont, NE. She was the only daughter of John and Frances Battiato with 4 brothers – Russell, Charles, John Jr., and Ron. Her father was the founder of Battiato Shoe Repair, still a thriving business two generations later. Mary excelled in school, especially in typing and shorthand, graduating from Fremont High School in 1942. She did secretarial work for companies in Fremont, Omaha, and, for one summer, in Long Beach, CA. Mary met the love of her life and future husband Don Fucinaro at a dance in Omaha in the mid-1950s. Mary and Don married on November 19, 1957 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, NE and settled in Ralston, NE. Don later would become the co-owner of Fucinaro Excavating Company with his brother Tony. Mary and Don raised five children—Ann, Mike, Ron, Donna and Dan. They taught their children the values of hard work, respect for others, and brought them up in their Catholic faith. Mary loved to sew, crochet, cook and read. She worked hard to keep her house ever spotless. Family was everything for Mary and Don. They put their children above themselves, nurturing their learning and encouraging their hobbies. Mary’s and Don’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were their absolute joy. After the death of Don in 2008, Mary continued to live in her Ralston house until 2017. She then moved to Fountain View Assisted Living for three years, making deep friendships with her fellow residents as well as with the nurses and staff. Following various health issues, Mary spent her last few months at Josie Harper Hospice House where she was cared for with great compassion and kindness. :Preceded by: Husband: Don Fucinaro Parents: Frances and John Battiato Brothers: Russell and Charles Survived by: Daughters: Ann (Scott) Hewitt and Donna (Tom) Upton Sons: Mike, Ron (Diane) and Dan Grandchildren: Caleb, Nathan, Sarah, Rachel, Ryan, Derek and Marissa Great grandchildren: Alex and Lucas Brothers: John Jr., and Father Ron Battiato Many nieces, nephews and cousins Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler August 2020
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