Mary (Lolio) Dare |
| Posted 2009-01-04 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ December 17, 2008, p. A11 Mary Lolio Dare, 87, the daughter of John Lolio and Amelia Rossi, was born June 2, 1921 in Herkimer, N.Y. She attended Herkimer County Public Schools through eighth grade. She left school during the depression to work with her mother in a home business, ironing curtains to assist her family with finances. At age 19 she married Joseph Pugliese also of Herkimer. To this union one son was born. The family shortly thereafter moved to Ft. Plain, N.Y., where her husband set up a shoe repair business. The couple later divorced. After the divorce she moved to Gloversville, N.Y., and worked in the Glove Mills as a factory worker for several years. In 1973 she moved to Tucson, Ariz., where she worked in the I Magnin department store as a sales clerk and floor manager. She subsequently moved to Wickenburg, Ariz., and worked in Western Dry Goods where she was known for miles around for her customer service. On Aug. 22, 1984 she married Norval Sterling Dare and moved to reside on a desert ranch near Aguila, Ariz., until her recent death. During her last few years Mr. Dare cared for her with unlimited kindness and patience, for which he is to be praised. She is survived by her husband Norval Sterling Dare of Aguila; son Joseph Pugliese of Cheyenne, Wyo.; granddaughters Gina Pugliese of New York City, N.Y.; and Rosanna LeMaster of Great Lakes, Ill.; nieces Janet Axelesson of Cape May, N.J.; Amelia Wood of Mohawk, N.Y.; Ann Jenks of Ft. Plain, N.Y.; and numerous cousins and their extended families. She was preceded in death by her brother Anthony Lolio, her sister Rosemary Lolio Jackson, her nephew John Lolio, and her parents. Memorial graveside services will be held Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frankfurt, N.Y. Her ashes will be buried in a gravesite next to her deceased brother. For further information regarding the funeral service contact the Enea Family Funeral Home in Ilion, N.Y. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of her niece Amelia Wood in Mohawk, N.Y. Mary Lolio Dare was known to her family as an elegant, loving and attractive lady. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. |
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