Mary T. Sinopoli's Obituary
Maria Teresa Sinopoli “Nana Mary” passed away on February 25, 2018, at the age of 87. Mary was born to the late Rose Nocita and Antonio Maduri, on April 26, 1930 in Satriano (CZ) Italy. She is predeceased by her husband; Patsy Sinopoli, their first born Dominic of Satriano Italy, Brother Vincent(Barbara)Maduri of Toronto, Canada; and her sister Katherine(Luigi) Battaglia of Satriano (CZ) Italy .
Mary is survived by her daughters, Susan (Bob) Brown, Rose Sinopoli, Kathleen (Rich) Gozigian, Patty (Chuck) Haven and her cherished grandchildren, Rachael (Todd) Dydyk, Hillary Gozigian, Amanda Gozigian, Valerie (Gerry) Haven-Gugger, Kathryn Gozigian, and Chuck Haven; and her great grandsons Hayden Dydyk and Ethan Dydyk. In addition, Mary is survived by her brothers Dominic (Josephine) Maduri, John (Grace-deceased) Maduri of Toronto Canada, many nieces, nephews, friends, and her beloved grand pups, Lucy and Lola.
Mary came to the United States in 1948; she and her husband lived on Magnolia Street in Syracuse until they were able to build their first home on the North Side where they raised their family. Mary held various jobs including a seamstress at Learbury’s and Edwards, a sewing teacher at the Boys and Girls Club of America and was most proud of her time cooking for the Franciscan Sisters and Brothers serving St. Joseph’s Hospital. She adored her Aunt Mary and Uncle Domenic Maduro from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. They were her support when she arrived in this country. Aunt Mary helped with the transition to life in the United States, teaching her basic skills like how to cook with gas versus an open fire. The two shared a special bond, a common love of all things family and a position of grand matriarch - looked to for guidance, inspiration and strength.
In her retirement, Mary spent most of her time in the garden or the kitchen with her family where many of her family traditions and lesson were passed on. She took great pride in working the land the way her parents taught her and always made sure anyone entering her home did not leave hungry.
Nana Mary had an unbelievable memory. She often told stories of going to school at the convent in Satriano, raising silk worms, learning to harvest olives and grapes on her family farm, and experiencing World War II as a child. Those who love Mary will remember her strength, kindness, faith and the hours spent together around her kitchen table.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday at the Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Maria’s life at 10:00 A.M. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Family and friends may call at the Funeral home 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 4-7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted at the funeral home in Maria’s honor to Chiesa Matrice di Santa d’ Altavilla, Satriano Italy, care of: Patty Haven.
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