Mary Bacchi Visco

SCHENECTADY- Mary Bacchi Visco, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, November 11, 2017, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born in Schenectady on August 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Caschera) Bacchi. She graduated Nott Terrace High School and began her 43year working career with the General Electric, retiring as a Telecommunications Specialist. A devoted wife and mother, Mary cared for her daughters and managed the bookkeeping for the family business, Visco & Sons Masonry. Mary was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony's Church, a faithful servant to her Lord and community, she was a weekly kitchen worker, annual feasta chairperson, member of the Sacred Heart League and devoted to the vocation of a Venerini Associate. She was a member of the Columbiettes, serving as president for many years. Mary was a talented baker, always sharing her treasured baked goods and recipes with her family and friends. Of all Mary's accomplishments, it was her incredible love for her family which made her most proud. She leaves a legacy to all, of a woman filled with loving kindness and a generous heart. Mary's family is grateful to her compassionate and skillful caretakers, Ann and Tina who provided the entire family with assistance in keeping Mary in the comfort of her home. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Philip A. Visco, whom she married on May 30, 1948 until his death on November 6, 2006; siblings, Edward and Louis Bacchi. She is survived by her loving daughters, Toni Ann and her husband Frank LaMalfa of Niskayuna and Phyllis and her husband David Fusco of Niskayuna. Adoring grandchildren, Frank LaMalfa, Paul LaMalfa, Nicholas Philip and his wife Sarah LaMalfa, Christina and her husband Joshua Lastarza, Nicole Fusco and Michael Fusco ; great-grandchildren, Jake and Marissa Lastarza, Gianna and Vincenzo LaMalfa; siblings, Doris Latorra, of FL, Janet Lake, of Schenectady and Michael (Rosemarie) Bacchi, of Scotia; many nieces, nephews also survive. Services will be held Thursday morning at 9 AM at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Union at N. Jay Streets, then to St. Anthony's Church, Seward Place, where a Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM. Entombment will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Mausoleum, Niskayuna. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the St. Anthony's Church Memorial Fund, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Mary Bacchi Visco

November 11, 1926 - November 11, 2017