Obituary of Mary Berardi Finkelstein

Mary Berardi Finkelstein, 96, of Cortland NY, passed away Monday January 18, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1913 in Rockland Lake NY, the daughter of the late Dominick and Lauretta Moretta Berardi. Mrs. Finkelstein came to the Cortland area at the age of two with her family and has resided locally. She was employed by Crescent Corset / N.C.C. Industries for 63 years retiring in 1996. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthonys Church, member of the VFW Auxillary, and inductee of the Cortland Womens Bowling Hall of Fame. She was an avid bowler until the age of 83. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Fayann and Leo Rocky Searfoss Jr. of Cortland NY, son Sanford Sandy Finkelstein of Merritt Island Fl, sisters Angie Chiara, Rose (Anthony) Madonna, Antoinette (James) Weinerth, sister in law Margaret Berardi, grandchildren Andrew Dawson, Jenna Finkelstein, Melissa Searfoss, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Finkelstein was predeceased by her husband Cyril Finkelstein, siblings Andrew Berardi, James Berardi, Nicholas Berardi, Gilda Quattro, and Thomas Berardi. Calling hours will be held Thursday 4-8 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY 13045. A prayer service will be held Friday 10:15 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 11:00 am at St. Anthonys Church, Pomeroy St., Cortland NY. To offer condolences online, please visit www.wright-beard.com My condolences on the passing of your mother. My father always told me of how good a man you were, and I never forgot that. Bowling is still in my blood, and I owe it to the old timers. Thanks, and again my condolences. Bob Birchmeyer Jr. Sandy and Fayann - I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother - she was a WONDERFUL lady. I have so many fond memories from years ago. My thoughts are with you and your families. Brenda (Goddard) Diescher IM SO SORRY ABOUT MARY..SHE IS IN GODS ARMS NOW.I WISH I COULD HAVE GOTTEN UP TO SEE HER MORE OFTEN.YOU ARE ALL A WOUNDERFUL FAMILY.FULL OF LOVE.I AM UNABLE TO GET TO CALLING HOURS.BUT PLEASE KNOW I AM THERE FOR YOU IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER. GOD BE WITH YOU. BARBARA LOOMIS May God comfort your family and give you peace during this sad time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck and Cindy Mazon Sandy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep all of those wonderful memories close to your heart. Love Ellen and Brian Flugel God bless Mary The Sheridans Sandy & Fayann, My most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your mother. Judy Szymalak To the fine family of a truly wonderful Woman, Mary. I am so truly sorry to learn of her departure. The wonderful, fun, and great times I remember with Mary and her Family will always stay in my heart. I also want to tell Faye-Anne and Family, I am so sorry that I am in this crazy wheel chair, and living in a Nursing Home, (Northwoods).... I wanted to pay my heartfelt respect in person, but I cannot. I do hope you will receive this e mail, and understand my situation. Your Friend, Kevin Polanko Blessings and condolences to the Berardi's and Finklesteins. What a magnificent human being, Mary. She, Peggy, and my Mom (Susie) spent many happy hours visiting at our home at 222 South Main. God Bless you and yours Fay, Sandy, Angie, Rose, Antoinette. The Curri's My deepest sympathies to all of you. I've many fond memories of your mother from the "early" days of Sandy's bowling career. Including seeing "Fiddler on the Roof" and indulging in Milky Way bars. I'm thankful that she lived a long life, for she certainly touched many lives, including mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Jean Piraino Sandy & Fayann, My most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your mother. Judy Szymalak FayAnn, Sandy: I just read that Aunt Mary passed away. I am so sorry to hear this. She was such a wonderful person and you both were blessed to have her for your Mom. I will miss her! I still remember when she would call me over for dinner when I went to school. Please give me a call. Love you all Lori Carpenter Dear Sandy, Fayann, Rocky, Melissa, Rosie, Angie and all of Mary's family, I am so sorry to have just heard about Mary's passing. I will always remember Mary and keep her in my heart and prayers. So many memories of going to visit her with my mother, meeting up with Fayann and Mary shopping... (always shopping) Great memories of my parents with your family. They are all wonderful and happy memories. I am so sorry we didn't find out earlier that Mary passed. I wish I could of been there for all of you. God Bless and again my Deepest Sympathies. Doreen Maffei Warholic Mis condolencias para la familia Berardi, ante la desaparición física de Mary Berardi. Mi nombre es LIDIA GÓMEZ. Hija de YOLANDA PONTANO BERARDI y nieta de ANGELA BERARDI, italiana, que vino a residir a Mar del Plata, Argentina, en 1907. Ella era hermana del Sr. DOMÉNICO BERARDI (que nos visitó en1963) y de otros dos seÃıores hermanos del anterior, residentes en esa ciudad.Espero respuesta sobre posible parentesco. GRACIAS.Atentamente, LIDIA GÓMEZ