Birth date: May 12, 1927 Death date: Jan 20, 2020
Mary (Tortora) Surace, 92, of North Syracuse, passed away January 20, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Raphael and Maria (Nuzzo) Tortora. Mary worked at Read Obituary
Today we said goodbye to a very, very special woman, Mary Surace. Her family did a beautiful job of remembrance with the pictures, the video, and the readings at church.. She also was a second mom to me and Carmen is like a dad to me. Known them for about 55 years. I have a lot of good memories of spending time at their house on Catherine Street, then when they moved to North Syracuse.. I can name many many memories, but the one that always sticks to me, is when 21 years ago, my mom passed.. They were there, every step of the way.. But, I had to go into the hospital day after my mom's funeral. I had cried myself to sleep, missing my mom.. and was in a deep sleep. I opened my eyes and there was Mary and Carmen sitting on my bedside to help me get through it all.. Mary I will always love you and will miss you more than anyone knows. Say hi to Melanie up there, and so glad you will finally know where she has been.. Love to the family, for always including me, and esp. to Danielle, for doing my mom's hair the day she was getting her last rights. So many memories..of all of them...and I thank you for them all. Michele.. You my best friend, know, although I am a PITA, I am always here for you, and your family... Someday, I will stop crying, but my heart breaks... LOVE TO ALL OF THE SURACE FAMILY, and each one of you, look up, she will always be looking down on you, and watching the family grow.. My heart and prayers, esp. to Carmen.. love you, your other daughter. Sharon 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜
Mrs. Surace was a kind , loving caring person but most of all a great mother to all her family and her children's friends. I will always remember her and her love for all.
Carm, so sorry to learn of Mary's passing. On behalf of the Survivor's Support Group (SPD) please know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers and our thoughts. In deepest sympathy, Phyllis Lorenz
Phyllis Lorenz - 2 seconds ago
To the Surace Family,
I read the passing of your dear wife and mother, Mary. I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman.
I remember Carmen & Mary going way back to my youth. My parents, John & Joan Granato, would bring us along to their weekly Bocce games. It was a wonderful time to be immersed with so many Italians excited about get their ball closest to the pallino! Lots of yelling, cigars, and occasional cursing. Great memories!!
Please know your family is in our prayers for God’s comfort and peace to be with you now and the days ahead.
Joni Granato-Dominy
So very sorry Michelle and Sam and Diana and all your family including your dad losing a mother is like losing a piece of your self so very sorry for your loss god bless and hope god helps you all to find Peace from Patricia A Nappi and family Thomas And Thomas Dery jr Nappi and Dery Family
Annette and family, Sorry for your loss.
Marie Sarno
Carmen and family we are saddened to hear of loss of your beloved Mary. Prayers and love to you all. Jim & Lisa Steele
