Mary Luongo

October 8, 1930 — July 25, 2021

Mary Carmen (Sarno) Luongo, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on October 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Amato and Nicoletta (DeAmicis) Sarno. She was raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, graduating from Somerville High School with the Class of 1948. Following her graduation, Mary took a teller's position with Harvard Trust Company, where she formed lifelong friendships. These friendships turned into "The Club" and Mary loved gathering with the girls often throughout the years.

Mary married her beloved husband, Joseph A. Luongo, Jr., on June 6, 1954, in Somerville. The young couple initially made their home in Belmont, where Mary took on the role of a homemaker, raising and caring for her family. A year later, Mary and Joe moved to Reading, before settling in Walpole, Massachusetts in 1961, where Mary fulfilled her lifelong dream of raising a big family. Mary's children were her whole world, and there was nothing that she wouldn't do for them. She was a wonderful cook, and loved preparing meals for her family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy, regularly simmering meatballs and sausages on her stove, just in case anyone who dropped in might be hungry. As her children grew up, Mary returned to the working world, taking an administrative position with BayBank in Dedham. She remained with the bank through their name change to Bank of America. Mary was truly delighted at the birth of her grandchildren; they were the light of her life. As with her children, there is nothing she wouldn't do for them, from attending their events to ensuring they were well fed whenever they were at her home in Walpole.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Luongo, Jr.

Loving mother of Joseph A. Luongo III and his wife, Kathleen, of Walpole, Stephen Luongo and his wife, Denise, of North Attleborough, Marianne McBroom and her husband, Robert, of North Kingstown, RI, John F. Luongo and his loving companion, Cheryl Jones, of North Attleborough, David Luongo and his wife, Sharon, of Walpole, and the late Richard M. Luongo.

Cherished grandmother of Natalie, Matthew, Anthony, Crystal, Julianna, Robert, MaryAnne, Amanda, David, Christopher, and the late Michael; and great grandmother of Nathan, Piper, Sophia, Desja, Karmron, Andon, and Aria.

Sister of the late Gloria Lucy.

Also survived by longtime family friend, Anne Marie Cunningham of Kingston.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather for Mary's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 9 to 10 AM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Street, Walpole on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Saint Francis Cemetery in Walpole. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Medfield Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 271, Medfield, MA 02052 or at https://www.medfieldshelter.com/

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Service Schedule

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Life Celebration

Thursday, July 29, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home

48 Common St, Walpole, MA 02081

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Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Blessed Sacrament Church

10 Diamond St, Walpole, MA 02081