Mary Jo "Picky" DeFino
April 07, 2015
Mary Jo “Picky” DeFino, 92, passed away at her home Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Mary Jo was born March 19, 1923 in Des Moines to Anthony and Rosa (Soda) Colosimo. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She loved to cook and was devoted to her family.
Mary is survived by her husband of 68 years, Anthony T. DeFino; daughter, Rosemary Brady; sisters, Isabella Marturello and Rose Punelli; brothers, Dominic (Renae) Colosimo, Frank Colosimo and Charles (Carolyn) Colosimo; grandchildren, Brion Brady and Tara (Mike) Tomlinson; great-grandchildren, Ava and Ryan; and a host of extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Tracy Brady; and her sisters, Angeline Colosimo and Josephine Cardamon.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 11, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
connie mcdonald
04/15/2015
Frank I was sorry to read of your sisters, Michael & Rosemary's Aunt, passing. I have learned we never forget the Love & memories left with us. My sympathy to your family.
Noah Lacona and Family
04/10/2015
My family send their heartfelt regrets for the lose of your Mary, to you Anthony and Rosemary and to her brothers and sisters
and the rest of your family. We all have been friends since childhood and have gone through portions of our lives together. Now it seems one by one we our going through our sorrows together. My families prayers are with you during this sad time. With loving memories, Noah And Sally Lacona and my sisters Dorthy and Rosemary Lacona
Vicky Gabriel
04/08/2015
Dear Rosemary,
So sorry for your loss but yes she is at peace & with our heavenly Father. Sending prayers & hugs....hope your Dad is doing ok.
Love & God Bless
Marcella (Podhajsky) Pults
04/08/2015
Rosemary, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. She is now at peace in heaven and there with your beloved Tracy. May God give you strength at this most difficult time.
Suzanne De Fino Dose
04/08/2015
Rosemary, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know your heart must be breaking right now especially with what you have been through in the last couple years. Please know you and your dad and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
kathi lott
04/08/2015
I'm so truly sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary was a sweet sweet lady and i loved her smile. She was my sunshine and will always be my sunshine. I loved her dearly and am so thankful I had the opportunity to know Mary and to get close to her. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and if I can do anything at all please let me know. I love you Mary Jo DeFino R.I.P my sweet sunshine!!