Obituary of Mary DePasquale

Mary DePasquale, age 79 of Amsterdam, passed away January 19, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Amsterdam on March 10, 1938, daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Nasso) DeMaria. She graduated St. Mary's High School in Amsterdam. Mary worked for Mohasco Corp, and National Farmers Organization. She retired from New York Central Insurance Company in Amsterdam. She was married to the love of her life Joseph DePasquale, on October 8th, 1961. Mary was devoted to her family, especially her two granddaughters. She was communicant of St. Mary's Church. She loved cooking, baking, and gardening. She was a true animal lover. Mary will be fondly remembered by family and friends for creating a home that was welcoming to all. Besides her parents Mary is predeceased by her husband Joseph, to whom she was married to for over 50 years. She is also predeceased by her son Michael, two brothers Frank and Dominic DeMaria, and a sister Joanne "Jenny" LaPorte. She is survived by her two sons Richard (Tammy) DePasquale of Amsterdam NY, James (Deborah) DePasquale of Saratoga Springs NY, daughter- in- law Christine DePasquale of Amsterdam NY, brother Guido DeMaria of Amsterdam NY, and three sisters Elizabeth Posluszny of Rotterdam NY, Alba Carbone of RockHill SC, and Gedia DeMaria of Scotia NY, and two grandchildren Kara DePasquale of Albany NY, and Megan DePasquale of Amsterdam NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 on Tuesday January 23, 2018 from 4 pm to 7 pm. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday January 24, 2018 at 11 am with Fr. DeMartinis officiating. A burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations in Mary's Memory may be made to the Wilkinson Nursing Home 4988 NY-30 Amsterdam, NY 12010, or the Amsterdam Professional Collegiate Scholarship Fund PO Box 665 Amsterdam, NY 12010. Online Condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.