Saturday, October 28, 2017
I am in a state of shock and grief after learning that dear, sweet Marylou has passed away. I met Marylou in our Watercolor Painting class about 6 years ago and very quickly became friends. She was loved by everyone. She was so kind, funny, good-hearted, compassionate, generous, and just a sweet, loving person. Marylou physically struggled to get to our class with her walker and oxygen, but her love of expressing her artistic talents in painting and beading gave her that extra strength to make it to her classes. She loved being with her friends and lit up the room with her personality.
I found out that Marylou died from one of our classmates who received a text from someone with no details on where her services would be held. We were all grief-struck with the news! I last saw Marylou when I visited with her at the Nursing & Rehab Center in Bellmore. She was doing so well and she was told that her cancer did not metastasize. We both were joyous to hear that wonderful news. Marylou had been filling her time recuperating from her hysterectomy by doing rehab and coloring beautiful pictures in an adult coloring book. She was very creative and exceptionally talented! She was in such a positive state.
After hearing the shocking news of Marylou's sudden passing, I phoned different funeral homes and churches in the area to see where Marylou’s services were held – but without any success. I finally thought to Google “funeral services for Marylou La Sala” and the link to the funeral home came up. By that time I found the information, Marylou’s wake and funeral service had ended. At least I know where Marylou is laid to rest and can pay my respects at her gravesite. Marylou’s will always be in my heart. I consider myself so fortunate to have had the pleasure to have met her, and to have shared in good times together. I know Marylou is in a good place, out of pain, and meeting up with family and friends who have passed over before her. God bless you, Marylou – until we meet again… With Much Love and Affection, Patti Mattone
