Mary E. Bernabei

On October 24th 1957, Mary Elizabeth Cicero was welcomed into this world. The first born of Nick and Ann Cicero. She was followed by Nicky, Diane, Vicki and Linda. Mary attended McKee High School, a vocational school, where she studied Cosmetology. She briefly attended The College of Staten Island. Mary decided to pursue her love of cosmetology, owning two successful salons. She then began working in the Media industry as a hairstylist and make up artist. She retired from Fox News after 21 years. Mary married Stephen Bernabei in 2008, they were happily married for 10 years. Mary was a special soul, a truly beautiful human being. She was funny and smart, compassionate and kind, loving and caring. She loved her family and considered her 12 nieces and nephews her children. Mary loved photography and sometimes combined it with her love of driving and cruising. She let her camera be her compass and heading off for a new adventure. Her interests included knitting, music, especially country, traveling, and volunteering with Special- Ed, The American Cancer Society, World of Women ,at Nursing Homes and following Superstorm Sandy. Mary's favorite place was the ocean. She was very spiritual and enjoyed meditation, Reiki and her crystals. She was a compassionate dog lover, owning many as well as a few rescues. She was a member of the Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club. Mary touched many lives through her work and travels and we are all better because of it. Her love of family was strong and she will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Mary. She was the beloved wife of 10 years to Stephen Bernabei. Cherished daughter to Ann Cicero and the late Nicholas A. Cicero. Loving sister to Nicholas A. Cicero (Craig), Diane Cicero-Joyce (the late Edward), Victoria D'Esposito (John), Linda Rauchut (Joseph) and Jean Demato (Frank). Dear sister-in-law to Marisa Decea (the late Pat), Christine Bernabei and Richard Bernabei (Karen ''lovely''). Devoted aunt to Anthony, Rene, Danielle, Nicolette, Patrick, Alex, Isabella, Jessica, Justin, Joseph, Madeline and Audrey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church located at 5411 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Cremation will be private. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018, and from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 at The John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York.

Mary E. Bernabei

October 24, 1957 - October 25, 2018