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My deepest condolences to the Penella family and to my dear friends Annie and Lorraine (Sava). May you be comforted in knowing that the kindnesses your Aunt Mary expressed to so many here on Earth has earned her a place in heaven as a Guardian Angel. I have no doubt that she will surely keep you all in her loving watch.

As cousins of Annie Zunner, we got to really know Mary after spending a lot of time with her at the wedding. We realized what a sweet, delightful woman she was. From that day on, we were added to the list of recipients of a special birthday call. They were something that we both looked forward to each year. We always enjoyed a delightful conversation. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Penella family. Heaven is now her new home. Mary Ann & Julie Sava

Auntie Mary was my very special Aunt. I will miss our talks and laughs and advice she often gave. She never forgot anyone's birthday or special day. If you needed to ask anything, Auntie Mary had the answer. Growing up I wanted to somehow sneak into her family and make my cousins, my brothers and sister. To this day, I still think of them this way. I'm so happy Auntie Mary got to see me marry a wonderful man, and she never forgot his birthday either, which always made my husband, Bob, smile. We both will miss her terribly. As always, I love you Auntie Mary, you are and will forever be my Special Aunt.

Barbara, Mike, Richard, John, Your Mom was a beautiful person - I hope all your fond memories will assist you in the days and weeks ahead. John & Patti Mackey Golden, CO

I know she was sent from heaven. Her kindness was very appreciated by many. I feel fortunate to have met such a wonderful woman.

Auntie Mary will be sadly missed. She was my aunt and godmother and a person who always exuded great joy, happiness and love for life and her family. I never saw her angry or upset and she never said a bad word about anyone. She had a great memory that never gave out practically to the end. She remembered the date of every occasion of everybody in her life and she always called you on your birthday. I still got one right up to my last birthday this past August. My condolences and love go out to my cousins at the loss of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. If there is a heaven (and I hope there is), she is definitely there now. There is no doubt about that. She was the last of that generation ... my parents and all of my aunts and uncles. I hope they are all hanging out again, sitting around a dining room table somewhere and talking about the "old days" in the South End. Safe journey. I'm sure we will meet again. :)