Mary L. (Graffam) Mauriello

MAURIELLO, Mary (Graffam)- of Naples, Florida, May 1st.  She was born on January 4, 1932 to Lewis and Mary Graffam, and lived most of her life in Malden, MA.  Mary was a lifetime parishioner of Saint Joseph’s Parish in Malden.  She attended grammar school at Saint Joseph’s, and high school at Saint Mary’s in Melrose, MA.  In 1952, Mary married her high school sweetheart, Mario “Red” Mauriello, and they were blessed with fifty-nine years together.  “Red” passed away in 2011.  They were also blessed with five children:  Mary Anne Le Viet (Nam) lives in Maui, Hawaii,  Rosemary O’Connor (Mitchell) in Naples, FL, Jane Ellen D’Avolio (Dominic) in Swampscott, MA, John “Jack” Mario Mauriello (Lisa) recently deceased and Mark Stephen Mauriello (Maryellen) Reading, MA.

As lifetime members of Saint Joseph’s Parish, Mary and “Red” both were very active in supporting both the parish and the school’s activities.  The family spent many summers at Moody Beach in Wells, Maine.

And how their family has grown!  Mary and “Red” have eight grandchildren:  Lauren DeFrancesco (Craig), Nicholas Mauriello (Andressa), Jane Sollee (Stephen), James Sullivan (Keri), Jason D’Avolio (Jessica), Kristin D’Avolio, Ava Skeffington (Eric), Mark James Mauriello.

There are ten great-grandchildren:  Max, Myles, Harper, Nora, Keira, Jordan, Juliana, William and identical twin girls Sydney and Claire.

Mary had only one sister, Jane Donovan (Edward) who passed away on May 7, 2018 and three brothers in law:  Flavio Mauriello (Grace) both deceased, Ronald Mauriello (Lillian) both deceased and Francis Mauriello (Roberta).  Mary leaves behind thirteen loving nieces and nephews.

Mary’s life was her family.  When her children were grown, Mary became a Real Estate Broker, joining her husband “Red” in his business for over 20 years.  In 2004, they retired to Naples, FL but always considered Malden their home.

Mary’s family expresses their deepest appreciation to Mary Anne Betzer and Vitas Hospice of Naples who provided comfort to Mary in her final days.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Celebration of Mary’s Life on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square) Malden at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Saint Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 10 o'clock. Services will conclude with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the link listed below.

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