Name: Mary Mercandetti Life Dates: 12/1/1915 - 1/22/2013 Pre-deceased by Predeceased by her husband, Angelo LaRocca; brothers, Joseph, Nicholas Anthony Pennella; sisters, Minnie Cerone, Lillian Bovenzi. History Survived by her devoted husband, John Mercandetti; Marlene Leone (George (deceased), Joanne (Ernie) Swan, Frank (Patti) LaRocca; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Viola) Pennella; sister, Rose Mastrella; sisters-in-law, Ann Bianchi Millie Mercandetti; many nieces and nephews. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hildebrandt Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd South, Rochester NY 14623 or Latta Rd Nursing Home, 2100 Latta Rd, Rochester NY 14612 in Mary's memory. Services Mary's visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd) Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM on Friday at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave. Entombment Riverside Cemetery. Additional Information Mary was born in Rochester on December 1, 1915 to Ralph Nancy Pennella and was raised in a small schoolhouse on Westfall Road. She always enjoyed the holidays and loved to travel to places such as California and Las Vegas. In her spare time, she like attending family functions, baking for her grandchildren, and driving. She was sometimes known as "Hurricane Mary" and "kook". She loved pasta and all Italian foods, and would always bring care packages to sick family members. Her favorites included Perry Como, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and watching General Hospital. Family and friends would best describe Mary as caring, funny, and loving. She will be greatly missed by all.