In Memory

Mary Louise Naples (Julian)

Obituary

CORTLAND – Mary Louise Julian, 67, of Cortland, passed away Tuesday evening at her home with her loving family by her side.

Mary Louise was born in Youngstown, February 24, 1952, and was a daughter of Carmen and Patricia A. Naughton Naples and was a lifelong member of the community.

She was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio, serving as Director of Personnel and retired after 33 years as a Chief Master Sergeant in 2012.  She was very patriotic to her country as evident by her many years of service, and having the “Mary L. Julian Leadership Award” established in her honor.

Mary Louise worked alongside her father and uncle, Carmen and Ralph Naples, at the Golden Dawn Restaurant in Youngstown. She was a member of St. Edward Parish and as a devoted parishioner she was a sacristan, Eucharist Minister and helped to clean the church to show her love for God.  Mary Louise also volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School, attended Youngstown State University, and was known for her artistic talent, social nature and a outgoing personality.

Mary Louise leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Vincent of Copley; Carmen (Monika) of Marietta, GA; Scott (Rachel) of Cortland; John (Dan) of Orlando, FL; Anne (Varun) Kerof of Burlingame, CA; Joseph (Anna) of Liberty Twp.; and Patricia of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Louis, Nicholas, Alexander, Maya, Fionn, Naina, Anaya, Jaanavi, Giovanni, Nieko and Elias; brothers, T. Gregory (Kathleen) Naples of Hudson; R. William Naples of Hudson; Dr. Patrick (Sandy) Naples of Medina; sisters, Mary Ann (Rick) Vogt of Hudson; Judy (Doug) Soeder of Sagamore Hills and Carolyn (John) Barry of Liberty Twp. and the love of her life, Kevin O’Leary.

Besides her parents, Mary Louise was preceded in death by her aunt, Mary Louise Johns

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday, February 2, 2020, at St. Edward Church and 10:00 to 10:45 am Monday, February 3, 2020, also at St. Edward Church followed by a Mass of Cristian Burial at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 252 E. Wood Street, Youngstown 44503

Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the funeral home website www.mccauleyfuneral.com          

Arrangements by the McCauley Funeral Home serving the valley for more than 118 years

https://www.mccauleyfuneral.com/obituary/Mary-Julian



 
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01/31/20 08:30 AM #1    

Debra O'Neill (Hiryak)

Spanning these last 50 years, Mary Louise never lost her vivaciousness. I was lucky to reconnect with her at the Yellow Brick - Donna G. fund raiser.

Mary Louise has moved to her next assignment, luckey heaven. My prayers for strenght and peace to her family.

 


01/31/20 10:16 AM #2    

William Wynne

I haven't seen Mary Louise since graduation, but we recently saw each other at the Hope Center in Howland were we were both getting treatment for cancer. I saw her when she came in and we both looked at each other like "I know that person".  We both have changed slightly over the last 50 years so neither one of us said anything at that time.  We ended up sitting near each other in the treatment area and when I gave the nurse my name to begin my treatment she called out to me "Billy Wynne...we went to school together...it's Mary Louise Naples!".  As soon as she said her name I recognized her and we began talking.  We began talking about Ursuline and how big our class was...the attending nurses couldn't believe we had that many kids in one class.   We then started talking about our cancers and our treatments.  Even though we were both dealing with the same thing, her cancer was more severe than mine but she was more concerned about me and how I was feeling.  She was so kind and gracious to both me and my wife.  Kevin also came back to the treatment area and we had a little class reunion!  I saw her one more time at the Hope Center and we both discussed our treatments and how we were doing...again Mary Louise was more concerned about me and was happy that my treatment was completed.  My wife only met Mary Louise these two times but she told me she couldn't believe how friendly, nice and caring she was.  Even though the circumstances were not the greatest I'm glad I got to spend that time with her.  Mary Louise you will be missed.  Rest in peace.  I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.


02/01/20 07:38 AM #3    

Francine Raniol (Wohlgamuth)

Louise and I became friends early on in high school.  We rode the bus from Liberty down to Ursuline as she lived down the street from me. I don't remember many classes with her, but nevertheless, we always went to UHS activities together. She was always a little more daring than me--- down to even trying to talk me into skipping classes, and a more memorable event of skipping our Christmas concert along with Lynn Brett-- this began a series of events that we would frequently bring up and roar with laughter at our escapades...never anything major but typical teenage fun... together with Judy Rega, we spent many weekends together hanging out going to games and dances. We always kept in touch throughout the years, and lately we regularly met for dinner with our guys.  My husband and I loved Louise. Her outgoing personality, love of country and family--we loved hearing about all her activities.  She always was upbeat and positive, and just funny...she brought smiles to everyone's faces-- she was a unique personality and I'm so grateful she was my friend. I'm sobbing as I'm writing this- I will miss you Louise... Rest In Peace                        Frankie R.

 

 

 


04/08/20 08:30 AM #4    

Tony Tringhese

Kevin O’Leary asked that I post this message to our class:

     A month ago I ran into a classmate.  After a quick hello he said I see we lost a girl from our class. He said that he didn’t know her and asked if I did.  I said yes.  We talked briefly and went on our way.  

     As I drove home I thought what a shame that he didn’t know the strongest, most happy, proudest and loving girl I ever knew.  She loved her friends and family, seven children, eleven grandchildren.  I will forever miss her smile, going to church on Sunday, our evening cocktail and the kiss I got with my morning coffee.

    The pain and sorrow will pass but I will never forget Mary Louise Naples.


04/12/20 03:50 PM #5    

Thomas Stabi

Kevin, you know how much she meant to me. She never stopped giving me encouragement during her health issues. She gave me the energy to keep fighting. I think of her daily. We are all fortunate she shared her beautiful life with us. My prayers are with you. Now and forever! Tom

 


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