Merope
"Mary"
Cusano
(Macris)
Merope “Mary” (Macris) Cusano, 92, beloved wife of the late Chris Cusano, Sr., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 19, at her home in Wethersfield. Mary was born on November 28, 1929 in Hartford to the late Georgia (Pantazi) and James Macris. Prior to her retirement Mary was employed by the Travelers Insurance Company. Mary’s greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo at the Senior Center, watching her favorite soap operas, listening to music and frequenting the casino with her partner in crime, her niece Maria.
Mary will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her daughter, Cheryl Leva and Thomas Larkum of Bloomfield, CT her son Chris Cusano Jr. of Manhattan, NY and her grandson, Jimmy Leva and his wife, Chantal, of New Jersey. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her two sisters Emily Matarangas and Virginia Syverson. The family would especially like to thank Maria and James Matarangas for their love and support over the years.
Merope will be remembered for her gentle spirit and for the unselfish, caring and giving person she was.
Funeral services will be private. In memory of Merope, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.