Mary Mazza Encandela
Mary Mazza Encandela, 94, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born June 22, 1925, in Washington, a daughter of the late Anthony Mazza and Lucy Mazza DeLuca.
On September 24, 1949, she married her beloved husband, John J. Encandela, who passed away May 8, 2013.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna (Rubin Richards) Shriver of Houston; a son, John A. (Gary Covey) Encandela of Long Island, N.Y.; two grandsons, Michael Maloy and Greg (Heather) Shriver; a great-granddaughter, Mya Maloy; a great-grandson, Emmet Shriver; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her stepfather, Charles DeLuca; four sisters, Antoinette Parrino, Rose Matyuf, Catherine Gargarella and Teresa Mazza; four brothers, John, Joe, Dominic and Samuel Mazza.
Mary was the last surviving sibling of both her and her husband’s families.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 12, in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner / supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. The Christian Mothers and Guild will recite the rosary at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Departing prayers will be held at 9:20 a.m. Monday, January 13.
The Christian Mothers and Guild will recite the rosary at 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Canonsburg.
To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.