Sign In
MaryAnn Wootten
MaryAnn Wootten, age 82, passed away peacefully March 8, 2020. She was born June 20, 1937 in The Bronx, N.Y. to Peter and Theresa (Carucci) Russo. She married her longtime friend and love, Edward Wootten, November 16, 1958, who predeceased her in 2013. In her early years, MaryAnn pursued passions like ceramics and bowling. Nothing, however, felt as good to her as cooking for her family. For many years MaryAnn volunteered at her children's religious education school, Sacred Heart Church in Hartsdale, N.Y. This activity suited her servant heart, it also allowed her to keep an eye on her raucous children. The quintessential Italian mom, MaryAnn fed people until they couldn't move. Sunday mornings were filled with the smell of bacon and fried eggs, the aromas of sauce, meatballs, and sausage, braciola, pasta and chicken cutlets filled the afternoons. Her family, and anyone who entered the house for that matter, ate like kings and queens. The "action" drove MaryAnn. Scratch - Off Games and trips to Empire City Casino in Yonkers, N.Y. quenched her thirst. Nothing fulfilled this desire more than playing cards with the Cronin's her longtime friends and neighbors. She is dancing in heaven with her sister Linda DeGasperis & Phillip Russo. MaryAnn had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She especially embraced the role of "Nana." She made friends everywhere she went including the last stop on her journey, all the people at The Grove in Valhalla. MaryAnn is survived by two brothers-laws Goerge DeGasperis & William Wootten, her six children and their spouses - Theresa Turturro (Louis), Edward Wootten (Debbie), Linda Romano (Glenn), Robert Wootten (Dina), Joseph Wootten (Kara) and Michael Wootten (Jackie). Special recognition goes to her devoted daughter-in-law Dina Wootten. Dina was at MaryAnn's beckoning call the last months, weeks and days of MaryAnn's life. We are forever grateful. Nana is survived by fourteen grandchildren - Christopher, James, Angela, Troy, Jose, Justin, Patricia, Emily, Cassidy, Bobby, Haylee, Brandon, Vanessa and Michael. MaryAnn was fortunate to hold and care for one great-grandchild, Salvatore Turturro and many nieces and nephews. Visitation MAR 12. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Visitation MAR 12. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Mass of the Resurrection MAR 13. 10:00 AM (ET) Sacred Heart Church 11 Lawton Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530 Loading mapJune 20, 1937 - March 8, 202006/20/193703/08/2020
Tribute wall
E
Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
August 2, 2022
+ 24
Comment
Share
M
Medium Dish Garden
March 12, 2020
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of MaryAnn Wootten.
Comment
Share
S
Sincerly, Tony and Gratia Cerreta and Family
March 12, 2020
Sincerly, Tony and Gratia Cerreta and Family purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of MaryAnn Wootten.
Comment
Share
e
emily
March 12, 2020
4 files added to the tribute wall
Comment
Share
J
Joan Crosser
March 11, 2020
I loved spending summer days at the Granada pool with Maryann. She had such a love of people, her family, and life! Her eggplant parm. was The Best. I'm lucky to have known her. Joan Crosser
Comment
Share
L
Linda Romano
March 11, 2020
Mother, I always called you that, i think you got a kick out of it. Hello mother, whenever i saw you and i would kiss you 3 times. It always felt right to do that. Thank you for everything you gave me, your hugs, your wit, your love and patience. I may be as stubborn as ... Continue Reading
Comment
Share
A
Arrive in Style
March 11, 2020
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of MaryAnn Wootten.
Comment
Share
T
The Youngs
March 11, 2020
The Youngs purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of MaryAnn Wootten.
Comment
Share
V
Village of Ardsley D.P.W.
March 11, 2020
Village of Ardsley D.P.W. purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of MaryAnn Wootten.
Comment
Share
L
Linda A Romano
March 11, 2020
7 files added to the album Memories Album
Comment
Share
Loading story for MaryAnn Wootten