Mary Kay Viera 1953-2022

Mary Kay was born Sept. 20, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Vincent and Catherine O’Brien Casey.

She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked as a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center. She was a member of Upper Room Ministries.

Mary Kay will always be remembered lovingly by her husband, Carlos Viera, whom she married Nov. 22, 1994; three children, Penny (Nakia) Velazquez, William (Lisa) Velazquez and Lynn Velazquez; a host of grandchildren, especially Natasha (Terrence Jr.), Donte and Dazia (Chris), whom she raised; and many great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman, followed by a 6 p.m. funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made, in Mary Kay’s name, to the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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