Mary Giannini, age 95, formerly of Belmar, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
Mrs. Giannini (nee DeMaio) was born and raised in Hoboken. After marrying, she raised her family in Jersey City, where she lived until moving to Belmar in 2005. She was a homemaker, who loved cooking for her family, especially hosting Sunday dinners. Her door was always open for family and friends. She enjoyed bingo, canasta and dancing, as well as wintering in Florida. She was known for her elegant style.
Mrs. Giannini was predeceased by her beloved husband Michael in 1997, as well as by her son Mickey in 1993, and by her siblings, Mildred Carbone and Joseph DeMaio.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Barbara Giannini, of Wall, and her daughter and son-in-law, Esther LaPera and James Nealy, of Sea Girt. Also surviving are Mrs. Giannini’s grandchildren, Robert and Caitlin, Daniel, Erik and his wife Lauren, Rachel and her husband, Tony, Rebecca, Michael, Sarah Rose, and her great grandchildren Cameron and Anthony.
Visitation will take place at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 9:00-12:00 p.m. There will be an in-service at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will take place privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Giannini’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
**Due to Covid 19 restrictions, everyone is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.