Mary Massanelli

By submitted, 07/25/20 4:26 PM

Mrs. Mary Louise Massanelli, age 96 of Hope, AR passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. Mrs. Massanelli was born on March 28, 1924 in Tupelo, MS to Joseph and Theresa (Gulaiam) Tomboli.

She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope, AR. She was a homemaker and also worked side by side with her husband, Victor Massanelli, Sr. at 4-Way Grocery and Vic’s Produce Stand for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers; Albert Tomboli, Floyd Tomboli, Adam Tomboli, Charles Tomboli, Ned Tomboli and one sister; Giselda Albonetti.

Survivors include; four sons, Victor Massanelli, Jr. wife Sandy of Hope, AR, Vince Massanelli, Sr. wife Linda of Fayetteville, AR, Larry Massanelli, wife Dianne of Hope, AR, Ronnie Massanelli, Sr. wife Vickie of McCrory, AR, one daughter, Mary Ann Baker, husband David of Hope, AR. 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

Rosary will be 6:00pm on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Brazzel/Oakcrest, a come and go viewing will follow at 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home 1001 South Main Hope, Arkansas 71801

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, Hope, Arkansas, with father Nirmalraj officiating. Burial to follow in Memory Gardens cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, Hope, AR.