MARY A. SHAIA (nee Abood) age 99, beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Rodney; devoted grandmother of Paul (wife Rachel) and the late Stephen and great-grandmother of Jordan and Adam; cherished daughter of the late Namy and Naseema (nee Ina) Abood; dearest sister of the late Richard, George, Toofy, William, Amelia, and LaVera Abood and Emily Helow; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Mary was born on October 16, 1922 in Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on December 30, 2021. She graduated from High School in Jacksonville, FL and came to Cleveland in 1948. Mary moved to Cleveland Heights in 1951 and Lyndhurst in 1999. She was the Co-Founder and Treasurer of Stay Fresh Pack. Mary was an officer of Immaculate Conception Sodality, Co-Chair for Feast Day Banquet and Co-Chair of Fundraising Aitaneet Foundation. She was an avid reader and loved playing cards. Mary will be remembered most as a social woman with a sense of humor. She was devoted to her family and faith. Mary will be dearly missed.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mary to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine or Aitaneet Foundation.
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11 AM at St. Maron Catholic Church 1245 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115. Private Burial at Knollwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mary at the Church THURSDAY MORNING 10-11 AM. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID.
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Michael De Palma
Aunt Mary was a woman of deep faith and God has called his child home. My sincerest condolences.
Jimmy DePalma
Such a sweet, wonderful lady. I will always remember her kindness and nonstop smile.
Phil Campanella
Please accept my condolences.
Phil Campanella
Joe and Patti Vitale
Rodney your mom had a long and fruitful life but I know that this is tough. It has been a very hard year for you but you will get through it you are a lot stronger then you let on.Better times are ahead God bless you.
Bob Cauley
My sincere condolences to my friend, Rodney, and his entire family. Mary was a wonderful lady who led a long and wonderful life. May she now Rest In Peace knowing that her work and good deeds here on earth are now complete.
JoAnn Najem
I have such wonderful memories about my sweet precious Aunt Mary. I grew up having her in my life throughout my life. She had a heart of gold and all who knew her loved her. I will never forget her, she was a part of my heart. Her good deeds will never be forgotten May she rest inPeace.
Mary Gromelski
Rodney,
Dave and I are so sorry about your mom’s passing.
You always have been there for her and she will surely be missed.
We hope your family finds peace while remembering all the great times you had with her.
If we can do anything let us know.
Dave, Mary and Sara
miranda dietrich
My heart goes out to the family. I’m sorry Rodney. I am so grateful I was able to spend so much time with Mary when I did. She was a wonderful lady. I know Stephen and his “Bobo” are resting together now. Thank you for allowing me into your families life. I loved Mary