Mary Margaret Lupino

Mary Margaret Lupino of Warwick died peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2013, after a long illness in the presence of her family at her bedside. She was 88 and had been a resident of Warwick for 54 years.

The oldest daughter of Bernard and May Mooney Beggy, she was born Nov. 13, 1924, in Manhattan. She was predeceased by her sister, Theresa Goudemant.

Mary was a wonderful and much-loved wife, mother and grandmother and a cherished friend to many. She loved her family, reading, classic literature, opera, outings to New York City and her home.

Survivors include her husband Roger of 55 years; daughters Kathleen Lupino of Florida, Elizabeth Lupino Decena and her husband Mark and grandchildren Margaret and Lucas Decena of San Francisco, Calif., and Andrea Lupino of New York City; son Jerome Lupino and his wife Kate of New York City; her sister Eileen Stamas; brother-in-law George Goudemant; and four nieces and one nephew.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 12 at St. Stephen’s Church in Warwick, followed by interment at Warwick Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at Mary’s home on Friday evening between 7 and 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990, would be welcome.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com.