Mary C. (Parisi) Dagostino

Waltham - Mrs. Mary C. (Parisi) Dagostino, died Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Care Dimension Hospice Residence after an illness. She was 101.

Mary was born January 10, 1924 in Cambridge a daughter of the late Angelo and Gaetana (Lentini) Parisi she was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School. She married Samuel J. Dagostino on December 29, 1946 in Blessed Sacrament Church in Cambridge. Longtime Waltham residents her husband of 78 years, Sam, died August 27, 2025.

In early years she worked as a collator for Riverside Press and it was a job in which she took much pride. After marriage she worked for a short time supporting Sam in his businesses then stayed at home to raise their four children.

Mary was a fantastic cook and equally great baker. She could prepare virtually any meal from simply glancing at what might be in the refrigerator to feast-filled holiday dinners. Her desserts were much sought after including her signature apple pies. They enjoyed many winters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and then later in Boca Raton.

Her family offers words of gratitude for the wonderful and loving care extended to both Mary and Sam during their stay at Care Dimensions Hospice Residence.

Mary was predeceased by her son, Richard C. Dagostino and siblings, Louis, Charles, Angelo ‘Buddy’, Joseph and George Parisi and Freda Maccaagnano.

She leaves her children, Vincent J. Dagostino (Janet) of Hobe Sound, Florida, Robert A. Dagostino (Sandra) and Frances M. Muzyka (Gene) all of Waltham; her daughter-in-law, Terrie Dagostino of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her grandchildren, Samuel Dagostino (Tricia), Christine Dagostino, Jennifer Wiegmann (Michael), Dawn Dagostino, Amy Muzyka and Mark Muzyka(Briana); her great-grandchildren, Aviana, Christian, Taylor, Reed, Isabella and Robert; nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Mary's life on Wednesday, November 5th in Saint Mary’s Church, 133 School Street where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Those wishing to view the broadcast (and livestream) of the funeral Mass please use this link: https://my.gather.app/remember/mary-dagostino

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org