Mary Grilli

Mary (Dagostino) Grilli, 96, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Sunday, October 1st 2011 after a period of declining health with her devoted family gathered beside her. She was a member of St Mary's Church. Mary's cherished husband of 68 years, Emil A. Grilli passed away in 2006. Mary is survived by a brother, Anthony "Tony" Dagostino of Worcester and Dennis, Vincent, "Jimmy" Dagostino of Shrewsbury and Daniel Dagostino of Worcester; Mary had a large extended family of nieces, nephews, great and grand nieces and nephews. Although she had no children of her own, she had a special loving relationship with 8 nieces and nephews and their families. They include: Maryanne Helenius and family, Richard and James Pickett and families, Michael, Elaine, and Thomas Grilli, Nancy and her son Christopher Grilli. Mary also shared a close relationship with her great niece and nephew, Paula Fleming and family, Sam Hickson and his family. She was predeceased by two brothers, Carlo J. and George Dagostino and two sisters, Congetta Campanile and Ann Pickett. Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of Frank and Catherine (Cataldo) Dagostino. She grew up in Worcester moving to Shrewsbury over sixty years ago. Mary's enjoyed the company and gatherings of family. Her inspiration and greatest joy were found in her support of her husband Emil and his success. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) October 4th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St with a Mass at 10:30 am in St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St Shrewsbury. Burial next to her husband will be in Mt View Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to offer their respects to Mary from 9 am to 10 am Tuesday prior to the mass.