Obituary of Mary M. Peters

Mary M. Peters, 91, of Rome, NY passed away Friday Dec. 10 at Cortland Care Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1919 in Canastota, NY, the daughter of the late joseph and Angela Farfaglia Russo. She was a longtime resident of Rome, NY. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, but her greatest joy was taking care of her family. Mary is survived by her daughters Dona (Ronald) Woytan of Tully, Angela (Andrew) Stevens of Homer, son Robert of N.H., Grandchildren Patricia Coughlin, Jon and Kimberly Peters, Erica Stevens, Great Grandchildren Bennett and Donavon Coughlin. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Dominick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Tuesday Dec. 21 at St. Marys Church in Cortland. Burial will take place at St Johns Cemetery in Rome. At her request there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please send contributions in Mars name to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I'd like to be there with you but it's impossible, particulary with this horrendous winter weather. I'll be thinking of you and rmembering the many good times Joe and I had with Mary and Dom and you. Love, Aunt Ruth My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember my great Aunt Mary. She was always so warm and friendly when I would visit with my sister during the summer and holidays. May you find peace and solace at this difficult time. Tom Spadafora Dear Donna, I will remember your mother with great fondness. She was such a help to Tom and I when we moved to Rome. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,Roe