Mary C. Morocco 1996-2022

Mary was born Jan. 15, 1996, in Fort Myers, Fla., the daughter of Joseph and Sheila Magrini Morocco.

She was a graduate of Byron Nelson High School in Ftort Worth, Texas. Mary also received an associate degree from Tarrant Community College.

Mary worked as a certified pharmacy technician and certified compounding technician. She was currently enrolled at Columbus State University, where she was studying English. Mary aspired to one day teach English and British literature at the collegiate level.

Mary enjoyed listening to music, movies and had a love for all animals. She enjoyed bowling, playing Putt-Putt, and loved the Cleveland Browns.

Mary was a people person who had never met a stranger. She had a big heart and loved to help others, especially children. Most of all, Mary loved her family and cherished the times spent together. She will be dearly missed.

Mary is survived by her parents, Joseph and Sheila Morocco of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Julian Morocco of Fort Worth; sister, Jessica (Frank) Colaprete of Wooster; grandmother, Janet Donchess of Texas; nephew and nieces, Dominic, Adriana and Gia; aunts, Kimberly (John) Bair and Susan (Gary) Zyznar; uncles, Shawn (Liz) Magrini, Albert (Loretta) Morocco, Rick (Darlene) Morocco, Mark (Donna) Morocco and James (Sharon) Morocco; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert Morocco and Erma Carlini, Eugene Margrini and Norman Donchess.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Holy Family Church.

Because of Mary’s love for animals and children, her family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to Angels for Animals, 4570 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406; or Akron Children’s Hospital, giving.akronchildrens.org.

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.

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