Livonia: At age 85, Mary passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Mary was born on October 4, 1939, in Rochester, NY, to the late Hugo and Elizabeth Birkedahl. She is predeceased by her son, Robert Spano, and daughter-in-law, Debbie Spano, brothers, George Birkedahl, and Hugo Birkedahl, sister-in-laws, Sally Birkedahl, Carol Birkedahl, and brother-in-laws, Donald Raker and Roger Tellier. Survived by her husband, Albert Vallone, son, Tony Spano, sisters, Martha Raker and Frieda Tellier, grandchildren, Anthony Spano, Nicholas Spano, Kandis Spano, and Danielle Spano, great-grandchildren, Isabella Rapp, Isaiah Rapp, Kyrie, and Azura.
Per Mary’s wishes, no formal calling will be held. Her burial will be private at the Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To all of Mary’s family, I am sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a dear, kind lady and my Mother, Pearl, always enjoyed the visits and time they spent together.
Cousin, Pat White.
Goodbye Dear friend.We at least tried to stay in touch.
My condolences to you Bert, I am so very sorry that you have lost your soulmate.