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Mary LoTruglio Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2017.

Mary Rose LoTruglio, known lovingly as "Aunt Mary" by many, died peacefully on March 26, 2017 in Melbourne, FL, holding the hand of one of her loved ones, at the age of 98.

Mary is survived by her family Ron and Nancy Guido of Melbourne, FL, and their children, Lori, Steven, Mark and Robert, to whom Aunt Mary acted as a grandmother for over 40 years. She is also survived by her nephew Joseph LoTruglio and his wife Helen and their children, her niece Claudette Spelman and her children, and Mark Guido's daughter Olivia. She was preceded in death by her siblings Vincent, Diego, Joseph and Beatrice.

She was born on October 15, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY to Crucifixia and Ignacio LoTruglio. She was a Catholic sister for 30 years, during which time she became a school teacher. She earned an undergraduate degree in teaching from St. John's University in 1971, and later earned two masters degrees – one in education and one in reading and literacy. She taught for over 60 years until the age of 89, touching the lives of thousands of students from Sts. Phillips and James school in Smithtown, NY, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Dunedin Academy in Dunedin, FL and Highland Christian Academy in Clearwater, FL as well as numerous other students whom she tutored privately.

A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL and a funeral mass is scheduled Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Ascension Catholic Church, Melbourne, FL with reception to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens. Fathers Vincent Clemente and BK Tran will concelebrate the mass. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the St. Jude Hospital, her favorite and beloved charity (https://www.stjude.org) or VITAS hospice services of Brevard County, FL (https://vitascommunityconnection.org/community-connection/donation-form), which provided extraordinary care in Mary's final few days.

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April 13, 2017

A. Davis

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in God's word the Bible recorded at Acts chapter 24 verse 15.

April 7, 2017

Robb Guido

From Aunt Mary's eulogy:

Everyone knows how great my Aunt Mary was. Her record speaks for herself. 60 years teaching, 30 years as a Catholic sister, and 40 years plus as a grandmother to me and my three siblings. I could talk endlessly about the children she taught, the hours she prepared at her desk, crafting lesson plans, grading papers. I could talk about the times she helped all of us kids out of trouble, with a good talking to, and some times with financial assistance. Right up until my last visit with her in February, she tried to offer me a $50 bill.

I could also talk about how pious she was. How she stayed true to her vows as a nun, which included charity, poverty and chastity, even after she left the convent many years ago. How she would say her prayers every day, including a rosary for myself and each of my siblings.

I could talk endlessly about all of this. But you all already know how good my Aunt Mary is. She has touched each of your lives in a loving way that has bonded your heart with her. So I won't talk any more about that.

What I will talk about instead are the little moments of our life together as family. The moments we spent together doing simple things, like going to church together. I remember how we would make each other laugh during mass, and how my mother would have to shush us. I remember taking her to the office supply store to help get all of her school instructor booklets cut and bound, because they had to be just right. I remember riding in the car with her to and from school as Rush Limbaugh spoke on the radio. (How far she has come from those days to professing the last president as My Obama.) . I remember how when we would say something just a little too bold, she would respond with a little love tap to the arm or back and say Fresh thing that you are! Before a little smile or laugh would appear.

I loved sitting right next to her on the couch as she watched Wheel of Fortune every night, giving her no personal space. We were snuggled right up next to each other. I loved taking her to get her glasses adjusted for the hundredth time, just because I enjoyed spending time with her and holding her hand as we walked across the Wal-Mart parking lot and into the eye glass shop.

Probably some of my best memories of Aunt Mary came when I started teaching school, just like her. My first year and a half, I taught with her in the same school, Highland Christian Academy. Now I was driving her to and from school, and I got to return the favor for all the years she drove me around. We would have lunch together every day, and I enjoyed being with her all the time, and sharing stories about our common students. She even got me to start brushing my teeth after lunch.

My Aunt Mary led a good long life as you all know. And the big things she did made her a saint in all of our worlds. But it was the little things that made her my best friend in my world. I may not be able to hold her hand any more, but I can still talk with her every day. And she can still nudge me and make me laugh, and I can still follow the advice of her voice that will forever echo in my thoughts. Aunt Mary, I know you're here with us, and I would just like to say, thank you on behalf of myself and everyone here for making life fun, and making us feel loved every day of your life.

March 31, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

March 29, 2017

There are not many people who have been blessed enough to say that their boss was such a dear friend. Ms. Lotruglio (Mary) was my superior at both Dunedin Academy and Highland Christian Academy. We bonded immediately due to our NY roots and love of St. John's! I have not seen her in many years since I moved back to NY; but I remember her as a true role model of Catholic values and Christian love. Her dedication to her students was an inspiration and I feel blessed to have known her. My condolences to her family. With love, Nancy Re (Ms. Cregan)

March 28, 2017

Steve Guido

Words cannot describe just how much influence Aunt Mary had on my life. Myself and my 3 siblings were blessed to have 2 loving parents and an Aunt that was so vested in our lives. Growing up she would constantly reiterate the standards our parents set forth. Honesty, compassion and work ethic are qualities I've achieved in part because of her. Even though I felt I had the most special bond with her I know there are hundreds of people whose lives were touched by her in the same manner. I love you Aunt Mary. You finally made it to where you've already wanted to be. Love Steven

March 28, 2017

Nancy and Ron Guido

March 28, 2017

Nancy and Ron Guido

No words can explain our loss. But, Aunt Mary lived her whole life preparing to meet the Lord. She lived an admirable, generous and incredibly honest life. She could have easily run for office because her life was a book of true ethics and piety. She will be so missed but we know she is looking down on us and keeping us all in line as she always did. We love you Aunt Mary. Nancy and Ron

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