Mary Roccasalva, age 76, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2024, surrounded by family. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. with the visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 W. 92nd St., Lenexa, KS. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mary's family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Click here to donate
Mary was committed to her deepest values: faith, family, and friendship. Her devotion to her Catholic faith and loving her family and friends well will be one of her greatest legacies. She was a committed wife; Mary and Joe would have celebrated 50 years of marriage next year. She was a wonderful wife, mom, sister, and friend, but her role as a grandma was her greatest joy.
Mary was adored for bringing joy everywhere she went. She loved people, and no matter the season of her life or work, she smiled and brought positivity to everything she did. She was born and raised in Wichita, KS and attended St. Joseph Elementary and Sacred Heart Academy. She spent her 20’s living out her dream of being a flight attendant and flew until her and her husband Joe had their first child. She spent the next 45+ years raising children, volunteering at Holy Trinity Catholic school, and participating in various organizations with the church including St. Monica’s circle. Mary was a bone marrow transplant survivor and was an encouraging mentor to many patients at KU Cancer Center. Mary lived with joy and faith; you could always count on her for a helping hand and a great hug.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Gertrude Schwartzman, and her father and mother in law, Peter and Natalina Roccasalva. She was the beloved wife of Joe Roccasalva; loving mother of Stephanie, Staci, and Damen Roccasalva; cherished grandmother of Logan, Annie, and Luke Roccasalva, and Sami Valleroy; dear sister of Janie Dodd and Gene Schwartzman, and aunt of several nieces and nephews.