Mary Salvatore

CHESHIRE - Mary Elizabeth Salvatore, 74, a lifelong Cheshire resident peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2011 at the Rosegarden Health and Rehab in Waterbury.

Mary was born April 1, 1936 the beloved daughter of the late Michael H. and Mary K. (McIlmoyle) Salvatore. She attended grade school in Cheshire, graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and studied at Grace-New Haven Hospital, graduating with a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. She worked many years in her profession at Grace-New Haven Hospital and in Private Nursing. She later worked in Foster Home Care. Mary was kind, sensitive, generous and loving. Her good sense of humor and jovial nature endured her to all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her beloved brother Michael J. Salvatore and his wife Anna Mae of Cheshire; her loving nieces Michele Salvatore and Anne Epstein and her husband Jason; her adorable great nephews Grey Jameson Epstein, Ford Salvatore Epstein and Loewe Maer Epstein; many devoted cousins especially Franny Buzimkish; as well as many dear friends. She was predeceased by her darling foster daughter Linda Finger. Mary was a beautiful person who will be missed by all.

Arrangements - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday January 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Bridget Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Cheshire Occupational Career Opportunities Inc. 615 West Johnson Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410. The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire is assisting with arrangements.