Mary Anne Campobello

Mary Anne Campobello, age 96, of Batavia, passed away on November 14, 2017 at the New York State Veterans' Home at Batavia. She was born August 28, 1921 in Geneseo, NY, and grew up in LeRoy, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Baglio) Vangalio. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Campobello is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Russell Campobello who died in 2006; daughter Joan Swikehardt who died in 1998; brothers John, Tony, Joseph and Samuel Vangalio; sister Kay Antinore

Mary worked in the cafeteria at Batavia High School for 25 years, a job she truly enjoyed as it brought her close to the students, teachers, and her co-workers.  She was well suited to the role as she was a talented cook and baker in her home. Mary was an avid reader, well known to the staff at Richmond Memorial Library, and she also enjoyed gardening.  She loved her family and her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.

Surviving is her son; James (Vicky Davison) Campobello of Alden and her daughter Jean Lynch of West Seneca; grandchildren Matthew, David, and Kristine and great-grandson Nicholas.

There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately. Mary will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the activities fund at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.