Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Beloved wife of Mario Gioia; loving mother of Steven (Kristen Erickson), David (Lynetta Simington) and Rosemary (Robert Hoffmann) Gioia; adoring grandmother of Edward Hamlin; dear sister of the late Peter (surviving Dixie) and Robert (surviving Frieda) Hummel. Our dearest sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Wednesday, October 16 at 9:15 am. to Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Valley Park) for 10:00 am. Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM.
My prayers are with your entire family as you celebrate the life of your beloved wife, mom, and grandma. Mary was truly a woman for others , always a smile and a positive word.
I am sure she will be missed by so many, and loved by all.
Her memories stay in our hearts forever🙏
Our deepest sympathies to you all! We will be praying for you
Mary was an amazing woman and brought joy to all around her. Her smile was so radiant at all times. Our prayers and best to Mario and family during these times. In Jesus’s name. Amen
Mary was a bright light in this world and she gave of herself selflessly. When my kids were little, she babysat them along with several other littles at “the blue house” at Sacred Heart. She did this so us moms could pray together as we navigated this new time in our lives. The kids, now all grown up, remember Miss Mary with a special fondness. I will forever be grateful for her kindness. May she rest peacefully in the living arms of Jesus.
I remember Mary fondly from years ago at Sacred Heart. She was a sweet woman.
Dear Mario and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mary Helen’s passing and know she will be missed.
That is such a beautiful picture of her on the Kutis Funeral Home website.
Mary Helen and Betty were always close in their young days.
With our condolences and deepest sympathy.
Betty & Gerry Neely
Spending time with my Aunt Mary was a source of a lot of great childhood memories, and growing up she remained a bright spot in my life, someone I was always happy to see, to spend time with, and talk to. Every summer when it gets warm and sunny, I’m reminded of time spent with her, and the family gatherings she helped brighten.
She’s going to be very missed.
The loss of Mary leaves a large hole in the circle of those who loved and appreciated her. Mary was a lovely woman and friend to so many. I am so sorry for your loss.
Patty Lee
RIP Mary Helen.
Your were such a friendly and nice classmate at OLS.
Mario I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and Mary in my prayers.
Rosemary my deepest sympathies are with you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
We remember Mary as being a very friendly person who you could make friends with before & after Mass. It was when Sacred Heart was undergoing reconstruction and we would meet up with Mary often in a school hallway where Fr. Rickey Valleroy was often the celebrant. Sacred Heart was a larger parish then & most of us were not overly interested in getting to know our fellow parishioners.
But Mary was so nice & caring. Another thing that we remember about Mary is that Mario’s birthday would often fall during the Fish Fry season & Mary often brought delicious treats for the workers to share before and/or after serving our customers.
We are welcoming ministers now, a new term for ushers. Of all the people at Sacred Heart that we have come to know during our 53.5 yrs. as parishioners not many have exhibited more warmth and friendliness than Mary Gioia. Even though Mary didn’t have a title, she was a role model for all churchgoers. Today she is surely resting in the palm of His hand.
I will always cherish Mary.
I knew her when we lived in ST. ROCH PARISH.
She was so friendly and happy Thank you for your loving
Spirit.
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Mario,
I just found out about Mary’s passing. All of my memories of you and Mary are good ones. You were blessed with the time you had with her.
My heart goes out to you. Losing a wife is beyond what any of us can imagine. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.