Mary Adinolfe, 85, of Marlboro, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 18 surrounded by her family.

Mary was born and raised in the Bronx to the late Mae and Matthew Leonard. She attended St. Helena’s High School, and began working shortly after graduating. She and her husband married in 1962, and began their family in Virginia, moving to Jersey City, and finally Marlboro, where they were residents for over 30 years. Mary worked at ShopRite for over 30 years before retiring.

More than anything else Mary loved spending time with her family, who meant the world to her.  She enjoyed cooking for the holidays, especially her famous meatballs, sausage and peppers. She also enjoyed nights out with the family at their favorite local restaurants.  Mary loved vacationing with the whole family and visited Port St. Lucie together with her husband in the winter months every year. She loved shopping, and never returned home without something for her loved ones as well. Mary was a kind, selfless, loving and gentle person. She was caring in every way and would do anything for her family. She was a devout catholic and parishioner of St. Gabriel’s Church for over 30 years. Mary will be missed dearly, and forever remembered by her family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Robert, Matthew and Kenneth Leonard.

Surviving is her beloved husband of 62 years, Valentino Adinolfe, her children Laura Adinolfe, Frank Adinolfe and his wife Sylvia, AnnMarie Adinolfe, Joanne and her husband Edward Barsotti, grandchildren Joseph Adinolfe and his wife Ashley, and Evan Adinolfe, great grandchildren Sofia and Dominic Adinolfe, and her brother in law Frank Adinolfe and his wife Viola, and loving nieces and nephews, David Adinolfe, Doreen Bongers, and Michael Leonard.

Visitation is Friday, November 22 from 4 pm – 7 pm at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 23 at 11am at St. Gabriel’s Historic Church, 549 Route 520, Marlboro. Entombment will follow at St. Gabriel Mausoleum.