Mary Butler (nee Genovas), 88, of Blauvelt, NY, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Miami, FL. Mary was born on September 11, 1936, in New York City, daughter of the late Fannie & Gregory Genovas.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Daniel Butler (2014). Mary is survived by her five children, Sharon Nulty, Sabrina Durrigan (husband, Wayne), Denise Catalano (husband, Carmine), Danny Butler & Jennifer Butler. She was the proud Nana of eight grandchildren, Danielle & Brendan Nulty, Jeff & Alyssa Durrigan, Valerie, Melanie & Kristie Catalano, Jaden Butler & the new joy in her life, her great-granddaughter, Mila Catalano. She is also survived by her sister, Toni Vallone of CA and brother, Michael Genovas of NY. She is predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Also, loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and her extended family, Stacey, Richie, Alexa & Brittney Lucas.
Mary enjoyed being with her family, doing yard work, a good meal out, listening to music & dancing. Mary lived in Blauvelt for over 50 years before moving to Florida in 2018.
Services honoring Mary will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647 on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2-6. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Church, Blauvelt, NY at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven, Hawthorne, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org,
would be greatly appreciated.
www.pizzifuneralhome.com
I was deeply saddened to hear about my Aunt Mary’s passing. Losing someone as special as Aunt Mary is never easy, but I hope you can find some comfort in the love and memories she left behind. With the most heartfelt sorrow my sincere condolences to the entire family.
Love
James Vallone
I never personally met you Mary, however i was lucky enough to be a good friend to your daughter Jennifer. Wow! Did you do a wonderful job. Jen as i know her is an amazing woman, mother to Jaden and always a good friend to me for nearly 20 yrs. Jen is a person other’s can look up to in so many ways. Jen would almost always speak of you during our conversations over these past few years and share with me the wonder visits she was having with you. I know Jen and Jaden will miss you dearly but will surely have you forever in there thoughts. …
Thinking of you during this challenging time. May all the wonderful memories you have of your mother, be a source of great comfort to you.
To the entire Butler we are very to hear of your moms (mary) passing.May she have joined your father and other loved ones in heaven.rip Mary sincerely the Hallucinations family
To the entire Butler family,we are sorry to hear of your moms (Marys) passing.May she have joined your father and other loved ones in heaven.Rip Mary. Sincerely the Gallucci family
So sorry to hear of Aunt Mary’s passing. I I will always remember when we all got together (Genovas Family) for good times and Aunt Mary always had a nice spread of food out for us to enjoy. Aunt Mary was always so practical as well as having an open heart to welcome others into her home. She was a spiritual woman too with high morals. Some things never escape your memory like the hard work she did landscaping her whole front yard with rocks so she didn’t have to mow her yard. Wishing your whole family love and peace during this sad time, knowing that you took the best care of her during her more difficult years. I look forward to seeing her again one day.❤️
I still cant believe my aunt mary is gone. She is now with my mom and her family. We will miss her and love her. Her memories will be with us always. RIP aunt Mary. My sincere condolence to the family.