Mary Louise Fusco Voccola, 75, of East Haven, passed away peacefully at the CT Hospice in Branford on Thursday, April 20, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of Edward Voccola for 50 years. She was born in New Haven on January 25, 1942; daughter of the late Bertha Follo Fusco. She is survived by her younger brother, Louis (Lucille) Fusco. She was the loving mother of her three children Carol, Greg and Ken Voccola. Her life became complete when her grandchildren Alyssa, Gregory, Hunter, Rebecca, Brandon, and Gage entered her life. She had many incredible family and friends who were there by her side, each step of her journey. Mary overcame many obstacles in her life, but her love for her family always gave her strength and hope. Thank you for making us, your children and grandchildren, the people we are today. The lives of all you befriended are better having had you in their lives. Mary, you will be missed and loved always.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica’s Church at 11:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice Branford, 100 Short Beach Road Branford 06405.
Mary was an important part of my childhood, being the mother of my childhood best friend. We had many laughs, talks and even some tears together during my first 25 years of life. My deepest and sincere condolences to Ed, Carol, Greg & Ken & cousins Yovonne, Laura & Leann, and those who came into their lives. Mary Lou will be missed!!
My Heart goes out to all of you. Uncle Ed, Carol, Greg, Ken and all the Grandchildren have lost a true Angel and we have all been blessed by having her in our lives. I cannot imagine life without her. She was always there for all of us and now that she’s in Heaven she always will be. Love Always, Yvonne
When I learned that Aunt Marylou was taken to Hospice I wanted to leave the hospital, but I was told I need to take care of myself. I was very upset because I wanted see her to show my support. Last Wednesday the day before she joined her mother and many loving relatives in Heaven, I got out of the hospital. However I was released to early. My husband was going to take me to see her the day she passed, but I was not better so I went back to the hospital. I was disappointed to find myself back in there, but I realized I needed to get better. So when my husband came to visit me and told me that she died I was devastated. I thought that was the worst news. However he told me that her wake was that night and her funeral was the next day. I was shocked, because I wanted to be there for my uncle and cousins, but my husband knew it would have upset them more. So I stayed in the hospital and was finally released today April 26th, 2017. I wanted to call my uncle and cousins when I got home, but I’m not ready to handle the emotions that I and they would go through. I wasn’t going to say anything, but when I saw her obituary I could feel her with me. She is actually happy, because she was suffering a lot. So her death was a blessing.