Mary R. Avato (nee Accatatta) 98, of Jersey City, formerly of Hoboken, NJ entered into rest on Saturday December 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John Avato. Devoted mother of Diane Cicchine and her husband Cono and John Avato and his wife Joan. Loving grandmother of Michael Cicchine. Dear great grandmother of Marson. Visitation will be held on friday December 21, 2012 from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM at Mack Memorial Home 1245 Paterson Plank Road. Secaucus. The family will gather at the funeral home with their relatives and friends on Saturday at 8:45 AM for a 10:00 AM funeral mass at St. Nicholas Church, 122 Ferry Street , Jersey City. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.