Mary (Verginio) Donardo

June 28, 1924 - January 6, 2022

Mary (Verginio) Donardo, 97, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a life resident of Syracuse, born to the late Angeline (Muolo) and Vincenzo Verginio. She retired after several dedicated years of service as a team leader for General Electric. Mary was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima, a Columbiette, a member of the Happy Times Program, and ran their numerous trips. She enjoyed gardening, traveling to Cape Cod, and cooking. Above all, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her beloved great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Donardo; brothers, Joseph, and Tony Verginio; sisters, Anne Hurley, and Nancy Andreis. Mary is survived by her son, Richard (Judy) Donardo; 2 grandsons, David (Lisa), and Mark (Michele) Donardo; 3 great-grandchildren, Ava, Jillian, and Samantha Donardo; Mary is also survived by her daughter, Diane Garvey; grandson, Jason Garvey; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 9:00am at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Pope John XXIII Church, 8290 Soule Rd., Liverpool. Entombment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Syracuse. Family and friends may call on Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) N. Syracuse, NY 13212. Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, 750 E. Adams St. Syracuse, NY 13210.