Mary L. Fratto

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Mary L. Fratto

December 13, 1946 ~ July 11, 2021

 Surrounded by her family, Mary Lucy Fratto, beloved sister, sister-in-law, cousin, friend and “the coolest Aunt ever,” peacefully passed away on July 11, 2021 from heart failure secondary to a cardiomyopathy.  She was 74.

 Mary was born on December 13, 1946 to Charles and Catherine Fratto in Salt Lake City. She was the oldest of seven children, all of whom were blessed to be raised by loving, caring parents.

 Mary graduated from Cyprus High School in Magna in 1965. At the age of 19, following a year at the University of Utah, Mary joined the Victory Noll Community in Indiana as a Catholic nun.  While serving in Colorado she received a degree from Regis College. Later, her work as a religious educator took her to south Texas, where she became a registered nurse, which led to a 35-year career in home health care. Mary remained in the Victory Noll order for 21 years.

 In 1996, Mary relocated to Salt Lake City to help with the care of her mother and be closer to her family. Mary became an active member of the Italian-American Civic League. She held several offices, including women’s chapter president, and chaired numerous events over the years.  

Mary wanted to thank her siblings for their loving care and support and give a special thanks to her “much younger” sister, JoLyn, for her unselfish care and her “favorite brother-in-law,” Jerry, for his years of home repairs and maintenance.

Survived by siblings Teach (Pat) Fratto, Frank (Lisette) Fratto, JoLyn (Jerry) Fratto Oyler and Patrick (Kim) Fratto; sister-in-law Lynn Keating Fratto (Nick Floros); special cousins Tina and Sam Lewis; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her constant companion and loving dog, Katie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Catherine Fratto; brothers Charlie Fratto and Paul Fratto; and nephew Ryan Fratto.

  A special thanks to her caregivers Asilia and Fale and IHC Hospice, especially Valerie, her nurse, and all her aides, Anna, Lauren and Trish. You took care of Mary with love and compassion.  

 In lieu of flowers, Mary requested donations be made to the Julia Center, Inc., 1520 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL. 60642.  A program started by the Victory Noll Sisters to promote justice, peace and serving those in need.

 A private funeral Mass was celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and committal at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery on July 21, 2021.