Mary Chao, 76, of Baldwinsville passed away Monday, November 9, 2009, at St. Josephs Hospital. Mary was born in Jamestown and lived most of her life in Natick MA. before moving to Baldwinsville in 1967. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved to travel, play bridge, Mahjong and golf. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Aristodemo in 1982.

Survivors: 2 daughters; Julie
(Don) Taylor of Baldwinsville and Mary Ellen (Ron) Vance of CO.; 3 sons, Chuck (Jean) Chao of Chittenango, David Chao of Baldwinsville and Chris (Vicky) Chao of Syracuse; 2 brothers, James Chala of CA. and William Chala of MA.; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services: 10:00am Friday, November 13, 2009, at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the funeral home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.

Contributions: Alzheimers of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204