MaryAnne Awad

Mary Anne (Lotuff) Awad, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home on, Monday, November 16, 2009. Her beloved husband, John Awad, predeceased her in 1991. Mary Anne is survived by her daughter, Paula Salem and her husband Larry of Sutton; two grandchildren, Nicole Trani of Millbury and John Salem of Grafton; three brothers, Joseph Lotuff of Ware, Salim Lotuff of The Villages, Florida, and Robert Lotuff of Lehigh Acres, Florida; a sister, Shirley Lotuff of Eastham; three great grandchildren, Nina and Adam Trani of Millbury and Callie Salem of Grafton; many nieces and nephews. Born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Adam) Lotuff. She grew up in Worcester and later moved to Shrewsbury, when she married her husband, John. Mary Anne retired from Hebert Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury. She and her husband had previously owned and operated several restaurants in Worcester and Shrewsbury, including the Shish-K-Bob House in Shrewsbury, Sir John's Restaurant in Worcester, and the snack bar at Big Discount Grocery on Massasoit Road in Worcester. She was a member of Saint George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, and was a member of it's Women's Club. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Red Sox and the Patriots. Her interests included playing cards, trips to Foxwoods, and traveling. She especially enjoyed her trips to Europe and the Middle East. Her greatest joy was being Sitto to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Friday, November 20, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a service at 10 a.m. in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Calling hours will be held Thursday, November 19, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604.