Maria Casale, 67, of West Scranton, was found dead at home on Monday, August 19, of natural causes.
Born in Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil, she was the daughter of Olegario Belchior da Silva and Maria deLourdes Aguiar da Silva. One of 16 children, Maria was educated in Brazil and had worked as a secretary for the Government of Brazil. She was a naturalized citizen of the United States and held dual citizenship. Maria enjoyed traveling to Brazil, Belgium, London, France and especially New York. She loved taking her son Kyle to meet and enjoy his family in Brazil regularly. She was very involved within the church and was recently to sacred grounds in Jerusalem. Maria is survived by the love of her life, her son Kyle Farro and 6 remaining siblings.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 3, at 10 am in St. Ann’s Basilica by the Rev. Siby John C.P. Inurnment will be in Brazil. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton. Condolences may be left on the funeral home web site.
