Life Legacy
Mary A. (Lallo) O’Connell, of North Caldwell, NJ passed away on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2009 at Mountainside Hospital.
Mary was born in Westerly, RI, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Montalto) Lallo. She lived in Montclair and North Caldwell, NJ for 45 years. She was the secretary to the President of the University of Pennsylvania in the late 1950’s and most recently served for 21 years as Customer Service Administrator for the Economics Press of Fairfield, NJ.
She was highly accomplished at knitting and related crafts and gave many beautiful gifts of her handiwork to family and friends. She was a travel enthusiast. During her overseas vacations she visited several European countries and spent time in 18 of the 20 regions of Italy.
Mary was the beloved wife of Edward V. O’Connell of North Caldwell, NJ and is also survived by her sister, Barbara Sisco, brothers John and Edward Lallo and numerous nieces and nephews in Westerly, RI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Calling hours will take place on Sunday from 4:00-7:00 pm at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.
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Born: February 28, 1926
Place of Birth: Westerly, RI USA
Death: December 23, 2009
Place of Death: North Caldwell, NJ USA
Occupation: Secretary to the President of the University of PA and Customer Service Administrator for the Economics Press of Fairfield, NJ
Hobbies: She was highly accomplished at knitting and related crafts and gave many beautiful gifts of her handiwork to family and friends
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Edward V. O'Connell, Spouse
Barbara Sisco, Sister
John Lallo, Brother
Edward Lallo, Brother
Several nieces and nephews
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Edward Lallo, Father
Rose (Montalto), Mother
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Memorial donations may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.
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This memorial provided by:
Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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