Mary Rita Cipolloni

January 5, 1926 - January 24, 2024

St. Joseph Church

3255 Concord Rd.

Aston, PA 19014

Wednesday 1/31, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Hearing Loss Association of America (www.hearingloss.org)
or to Saint Anthony DiPadova Society, SWP mail check to 435 Dogwood Drive Deptford, NJ 08096

SS Peter & Paul Cemetery

1600 S Sproul Rd

Springfield, PA 19064

(610) 544-4933 |

Wednesday 1/31

St. Joseph Church

3255 Concord Rd.

Aston, PA 19014

Wednesday 1/31, 11:00 am

CIPOLLONI

Mary, (nee Vetri), of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 98.

Mary was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived her core value of ‘Family Love’ every day. Her Vetri Family grew up in extreme poverty in Southwest Philadelphia’s Meadows section of the city. Her father Giuseppe died tragically when he was struck by a drunk driver during the Great Depression, leaving their mother Salvatricca alone to raise nine children.

A dedicated student, Mary became the only one of her brothers and sisters to graduate West Catholic High School for Girls. She married George Cipolloni Sr, also of Southwest Philadelphia and had five children that they raised on 75th and Elmwood before moving to 6412 Elmwood Avenue. Mary raised her family and worked office jobs along the way. They loved going with their extended family to Wildwood, NJ and purchased a house that the family still owns today.

Mary was the life of the party, enjoying spending time with her family and friends. She loved to play cards and almost any variation of rummy – knock, gin, Michigan and 500 – and bingo and going to the ‘casina’.

She helped to raise all of her grandkids and her home was always full of nieces, nephews, cousins and neighborhood children.
Predeceased by her parents, Giuseppe and Salvatricca Vetri, her husband George Cipolloni Sr and her daughter Annette Cipolloni.

Survived by her daughter, Maria ‘Ria’ Densten (the late Edwin), and her three sons George Cipolloni Jr. (Maria), Robert (Donna) and Anthony (Debbie); her ten grandchildren, George III (Desiree), Renee (John), Gina, Dana, Maria, David, Kara, Elisa (Eddie), Jenna and Daniel; her nine great-grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia, Giorgio, Jake, Gia, Liam, Luca, Eliana and Angelo; and her sibling Catherine ‘Cass’ DeSipio.
Relatives & Friends are invited to her viewing on Wed. January 31st 9:00am- 10:30am at St. Joseph Church 3255 Concord Rd. Aston Funeral mass will be held at 11 am. Interment will be at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Hearing Loss Association of America (www.hearingloss.org)or to Saint Anthony DiPadova Society, SWP mail check to 435 Dogwood Drive Deptford, NJ 08096
Arrangements by Danjolell – Stigale memorial Home of Aston

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St. Joseph Church

3255 Concord Rd.

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Wednesday 1/31, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

SS Peter & Paul Cemetery

1600 S Sproul Rd

Springfield, PA 19064

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Wednesday 1/31

St. Joseph Church

3255 Concord Rd.

Aston, PA 19014

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Wednesday 1/31, 11:00 am

CIPOLLONI Mary, (nee Vetri), of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 98. Mary was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived her core value of ‘Family Love’ every day. Her Vetri Family grew upContinue Reading

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Today will be a month since you passed. It’s unbelievable. But, you are Home with our Lord, Pop-Pop, Aunt Annette, my Dad, your Sisters, Brothers, Mother, Father & many others who love you immensely just as we always have & will. Please send All above my love. Also, please thank God for me for creating You, such a beautiful person that he has given to give us.

Golden Grams ~ I miss you and will forever see you in the beautiful memories that you created with me. Always in my heart xoxoxoxoxox

My thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Mary will be missed by all, as she has touched the hearts of every one of us. Kaitlin, Kyleigh and I miss playing bingo with her. She taught my girls how to play for money. (LOL) I love you Cuz with all my heart. R.I.P.

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Dear George and family. My condolences to all on your Mother's passing. The Lord blessed her with a long life and legacy of children, grandchildren, great-grandson and many extended family members who will continue to carry out her traditions, sayings, and love for each other. God Bless you all.

Condolences to everyone in the family. I will always remember Mary’s kindness and warm hospitality. She had a great smile that made me feel welcome.

Condolences to everyone in the family. I have great memories of Mary. She was always kind and loving to everyone.

May you rest in the arms of Jesus.

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My deepest condolences! I always enjoy my conversation with her RIP !

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of “gram”. I never had the privilege of meeting heard but she was certainly a woman who knew how to give love and to accept love. The Bible tells us “ absent from the body present with the Lord”. She is now walking with The King…Alleluia

We Loved Cousin Mary so much. She loved her family very much I remember when we all use to go to Clementin Park when we were young Had so much fun God had Blessed her to live so long She surely will be missed May she rest in peace

For You Aunt Mary..Rest in Peace. You'll always be missed

She was a beautiful person. Always happy whenever we saw her. God bless her

Everyone is born to one mother but in this family, we inherited seven. I’m talking about Aunt Francis, Aunt Florence, Aunt Couchie, Aunt Phil, Aunt Ange Aunt Mary Cipolloni, Aunt Mary Vetri, Aunt Cass and Aunt Jean. Every time someone was in need of help, one or more were ready to step in as Mother on call. Most of the time this was a good thing because as most of us in the elder group know we never had to worry about being left alone, or without guidance. When the mother figure in the home was absent for whatever reason whether it be a vacation or an illness, one or more of the aunts were there to step in to make sure we had a home cooked meal, ready for school or a social activity. The only difference was Aunt Mary was the disciplinarian of all the sisters and I got away with nothing. I did stay there quite often. Uncle George would say, {“You here again”}? Being at Aunt Mary’s was like being home. My father gave her permission to treat me like her own and on occasion she did, not often but once in a while I got the finger in the face with the stern voice and the occasional go sit in the sewing room until I call you and the one trip to see Sister Fulgenette when I got in trouble in school because my mother was in the hospital at the time. One thing is for sure, Aunt Mary had enough love and patience for as many people she could fit in her life. For us who remember that was a lot. I think Aunt Mary held on a little longer than most because the crew up in heaven needed extra time to get ready for the changes that were to come with Aunt Mary going home. I’m sure the words Hun and I don’t care, whatever! will be reincorporated between Uncle George and Aunt Mary. Everyone move over and make room, a little more fun is about to happen. You will surely be missed here by your family, but we know you will be happier to rejoin the family who moved on. Thank you for all your love. The nephew who you loved the most. LOL Ronnie.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Mary Rita Cipolloni

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