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Mary D. Farina

January 31, 1931 - October 21, 2020
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Sunday 10/25, 6:00 pm
Mass
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Monday 10/26, 12:00 pm

Mary D. Farina, 89, of 211 Whittlin Way, wife of the late Deacon Frank J. Farina, Jr., died Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Peter Porretta and Rosa Tersogni Porretta.

Surviving are daughter, Carol A. Serago of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Marie A. Farina of West Palm Beach, FL; son and daughter-in-law, John and Connie Farina of San Diego, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Buddy Bryant of Taylors, SC; and a brother, Marvin Porretta of Los Angeles, CA. In addition, she is survived by her beloved grandchildren of which there are ten and great grandchildren of which there are sixteen.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth A. Farina; son-in-law, Frank Serago, three brothers, Pat Porretta, Sam Porretta, and Louie Porretta; and her sister, Vicki Nader.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rite of Committal following at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

The family will be at the Bryant residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown

 

Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Sunday 10/25, 6:00 pm
Mass
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Monday 10/26, 12:00 pm

Mary D. Farina, 89, of 211 Whittlin Way, wife of the late Deacon Frank J. Farina, Jr., died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Peter Porretta and Rosa Tersogni Porretta. Surviving are daughter, Carol A. Serago of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Marie A. Farina of WestContinue Reading

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Carolyn and Howard Chapman left a message on October 26, 2020:
We visited in Mary's beautiful home many times for Bible study with Deacon Frank.  She was always a gracious and generous host.  She is missed here, but now Mary and Frank will be together in Heaven forever.  (We hope to join them there someday.)  
Bonnie & Ted Kelly left a message on October 26, 2020:
Mary will be remembered by all for the sweet and kind way she treated others. She would always speak with our grandchildren after mass and  give them a dollar. They would be so thrilled! Mary and Frank were a great example to all who knew them. May she rest in peace.
Thierry Wersinger left a message on October 25, 2020:
Wonderful lady who is now reunited with her dear husband. Both were so kind with our family in our early St Mary’s years. May she Rest In Peace
Angela Powell left a message on October 24, 2020:
What a precious sweet lady. Always so giving and thoughtful. I loved her bubbly personality.  You will be missed.
Marie left a message on October 23, 2020:
May this candle light your way to Dad stand Elizabeth. Miss you mom
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
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