Mary (Albanese) Basile's Obituary
Mary (Albanese) Basile, 90, of Syracuse, passed away September 18, 2022, at The Nottingham. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Liberantonio and Margherita (Galeazza) Albanese, the sixth of eight children. She was a loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Joseph A. Basile, Sr. in 2018 and her siblings: Michael and Frank Albanese, Pauline Drogo, Sister Rose Albanese and Lena Gawlick.
Mary is survived by her son, Joseph Basile, Jr. and daughter, Andrea (Scott) Terrillion; four grandchildren: Marc, Stefan and Nina Basile, and Zach Terrillion; and her best friends and sisters, Antoinette Casciano and Rita Albanese; along with many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend its deep appreciation to Angie Hibbard for the compassion and friendship she has shown Mary and our family, as well as the staff of the Nottingham for the care and compassion shown to Mary during her time as a resident.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 9:30 – 10:30 am at St. Matthew’s Church, 229 W. Yates St., E. Syracuse, NY, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Mary’s life at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish CNY, 5005 Campuswood Dr., E. Syracuse, NY 13057 or the St. Matthew’s Church Food Pantry, c/o St. Matthew’s Church.
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