Mary V. Murgalo

Mary V. Murgalo, age 96, of Naples Florida, passed away peacefully under the care of Avow Hospice and Aston Gardens Memory Care. Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. Joseph Murgalo, her four children, Angela Connelly, Mary LaBorde (Mark), Joseph Murgalo Jr, and Joan Heald (Rick), 8 grandchildren, Lauren LaBorde, Elizabeth Connelly, Kristen Heald, Patrick Connelly, Mathew LaBorde, Emily Heald, Veronica Murgalo, Olivia Murgalo, and her sister Catherine Bellas and brother Edward Fagan. Mary was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Clarence and Veronica Fagan. She attended St. Paul’s Parochial School, Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, and St. Catherine’s School of Nursing. She met her future husband Joe while working at Holy Family Hospital. He was working in the lab while attending St. John’s Graduate School before going to Georgetown Medical School. They were introduced by a nun at the hospital who thought they would be perfect together and after 68 years of marriage, she proved to be right. Mary did a wonderful job of raising 4 beautiful children who were born in less than 5 years. Mary was devoted to her children and volunteered many hours at their school and the Church. After the children grew older Mary developed interests in bridge, mahjong, reading, travel, and a Manhattan before dinner. She also became president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Prince Georges County Medical Society. She truly enjoyed the company of many great friends in Brooklyn, Hillandale, Bethesda, and Naples with whom they shared many meals and travel. She had a real knack for entertaining friends and family in her home. Mary and Joe visited 48 countries together. All her family were present with Mary when she passed away. We loved her. She was anointed by Fr. Mark of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate her life will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church in Naples on June 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Avow Hospice of Naples for their tender care of Mary. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Mary V. Murgalo

March 3, 1927 - May 1, 2023