HUDSON FALLS – Mary Jane Sabo passed unexpectedly from this life on Saturday, April 19th 2014.
She was born to the late Joseph and Mary Marino on July 9th, 1930 in Geneva, New York. In 1948 she married Antonius Sabo and they lived together with their children in Hudson Falls, New York.
Mary Jane was a devoted and loving mother whose touch extended far beyond just the children she bore. Her home was one of warmth and laughter, and welcomed all without pause. She was safe harbor for anyone with a smile to share or a heart to heal.
Mary Jane is now with her sisters Kathyrn Palmisano, Josephine Prater, and Anna Mae Arms, and is also survived by siblings Joseph Marino, Jr. and wife Dorothy, and Sylvia Opichowski. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Antonius Sabo and 8 children: Antonius Sabo Jr. and wife Jennifer, Sandra Strother, Rebecca Stevens and husband Thomas Romano, Craig Sabo and wife Gina, Kathryn Sabo-Strother and husband Richard, Tina-Marie Liles and husband Douglas, Peter Sabo and wife Jamie, Elias Sabo and wife Caroline; 13 grandchildren: Asha Martellotta, Eric Sabo and wife Theresa, Adam Sabo, Jessica Sabo, Rachel Stevens, Niles Stevens, Brooke Strother, Trevor Strother, Kyra Liles, Arianna Liles, Gabriella Liles, Lindsey Sabo, and Andrew Sabo; and 2 great-grandchildren: Molly and Aidan Martellotta.
To our mother –
“Gather each child into your embrace and in their bosom, a place to grow, a piece of your heart you gently place to bloom into Love and overflow.”
Calling hours will be on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, at Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Richard Chandler, Rector, officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or Operation Smiles, Inc., 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
Craig & Peter, so sorry for your loss. I pray you can find peace in knowing that she is in a much better now!
A beautiful person who touched a lot of lives. She will be missed. My condolences to her husband and children
Elias, Allow me to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Moms are important and special people. May the sorrow that you are feeling in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
My wife, Celine, and I met “M” at the wedding of her son, Elias & our daughter, Caroline. We knew her for only two days. but became great friends who kept in contact often by phone.
It’s not often you find a personality so vibrant and friendly, that it makes you feel like it’s love at first sight. But as I sit here writing through my tears, I know it was. I keep thinking that this is not a love lost as one day we will gather to her. But for now, “M” is missed.
Love to all who read this.
Ed Siefert – Costa Mesa, CA
Dear Tony and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Mary Jane was one of the sweetest ladies. I loved when my mom Carole Sullivan Lescarbeau would bring me over to the house when I was little when we would visit my grandmother on School Street. I can still hear Mary Jane’s laugh when she would tell me stories about my mom and all her kids. I remember going to the State Fair one year when you were showing horses, a fond memory because I got to help when one of the horses was being groomed for show. I never forgot that. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gisele
My deepest sympathy to you Tony… and your family…
Some people are a blessing to everyone they meet… and
their passing leaves memories, both sad and bittersweet…
Mary Jane was a blessing to the many people that knew her…
in so many ways… May God comfort you in the loss of someone
so special in your lives… Helen…♥
Tina, Kathy, and Tony – So sorry for your loss. An indelible mark has been left and the memories of Mary Jane will only get stronger and live on forever. Every person she touched benefited. She truly was a gifted and special human being. Thinking of you all and hoping that you know that she has gone on and will continue to touch and inspire all those that cross her path. Xoxo
Scott,
Thank you so much . We had so many good times together.. the best was prom night when you and Mary Jane stayed up all night to talk and I went to bed ( as you put it , so I could get my beauty sleep).
She is smiling and laughing in heaven,.. probably cooking up at feast !
She loved to cook !
Sandra, Mr. Sabo & your entire family , please know you are all in our prayers. Marilynn & I offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mom. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time of loss. We will never forget the warm welcome we received when we met & visited with your mom and dad almost 20 years ago. We are thankful to have met such a special woman & human being.
Marilynn J & Sherman Wood
Thank you.
Sandra, Mr. Sabo & your entire family , please know you are all in our prayers. Marilynn & I offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom / wife . Our thoughts are with you and your entire family at this very tough time of loss. We will never forget the warm welcome we received when we met & visited with your mom and dad almost 20 years ago. We are thankful to have met such a special woman.
Pete ,
We were saddened to hear of your Moms passing. We are thinking of you and your family and extend our sympathy.
The beautiful eyes and smile in the photo of Mrs. Sabo remind me of the parent conferences I had with her for Craig and Elias when they were in Margaret M. Murphy Elementary School. She was very supportive of their education and wanted the best for her boys.
Seven years ago I met their older sister, Kathy. She has been my medical savior. Kathy has the patience of a saint and the caring ways that I’d never had before from anyone in the medical profession. I’m sure that those fine traits were nurtured by her loving mother.
At this time my thoughts are with you, Kathy, Craig, Elias and the others in your family.
Tina-Marie and Family…..
I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim
Dear Tim,
How nice of you to remember! Thank you so much. We all have such fond memories of Mary Jane. Her smile , hugs and laughter will be missed by everyone.
So sorry for your loss…a wonderful loving woman…she will be missed….sincerely, Carole and Jim
I am so sorry for your loss. MJ was a beautiful caring woman who always gave much of herself. Of all of my school friends mothers, she was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget playing football with Elias and hearing her yell her support from the stands. We were not very good but her voice was always encouraging. Her presence at my mothers wake was very uplifting and that’s just who she was. God bless your family!
Lyles Family,
The life given to us is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal. Thinking of all of you. May time and memories bring you comfort.
Dear Diane and John,
Thank you for the beautiful message. Her love extended to so many people, and everyone will remember her hugs, smile and laughter!
Love
Tina-Marie
I wish to thank everyone for their support and condolences. My Mother has touched so many. Thank you