Ms. Mary R. Starita
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Ms. Mary R. Starita

  • May 21, 1943 - December 28, 2011
  • Palm City, Florida
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“Grandma you will be missed. WE love you. Alisha and the Boyz ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Alisha Tucker - Chandler, AZ

“Mary was a blessing when we first met in our Bible study group upon my move to Palm City, Florida in 1999. As well helping as a Eucharist Minister. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Anita Wells - Palm City, FL

“Mary's dedication to her ministry at Holy Redeemer was an inspiration to all....even in her illness she was there to serve. It was a privilege for...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Edna and Dick Lewis - Palm City, FL

“Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts. With deepest sympathy, ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Consuelo - Palm City, FL

“Mary, to the woman who served her God the highest power. My condolences and prayers are with you. May you rest in peace. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Becky Mattison - Step-Daughter

“Mary was always good to all of us, her stepchildren. We were the only children she had. I remember all the good times we had, when we lived with our...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Georgia Starita Johnson - Mesa, AZ

“To Mary's beloved family, Living in martin county for over 30 yrs I can honestly say that I have never known a more kind person than Mary. She...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Linda Reddish - bokeelia, FL

“On behalf of the staff of the Forest Hills Funeral Home and myself, I would like to extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Susan Niemi - Palm City, FL


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Mary R. Starita, 68, of Palm City, died unexpectedly December 28, 2011 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Albert and Renee Faulkner. She attended the University of Omaha where she studied accounting. Following schooling she practiced accounting in Chicago. She was a "war Bride" during the Vietnam Era, marrying Richard when he returned
She and Richard moved around in the Air Force and Airline career, finally retiring in Florida in 1994. Mary owned and operated Needles and Pins in Palm City and Stuart for several years. Most recently she worked as the lead sacristan at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City.
Mary was an avid tennis player and past captain of the Harbour Ridge Women's Tennis Team. She enjoyed cruising on the family yacht in the Bahamas and in Florida. She was also manager and owner of a sports car racing team, Roselle Racing, with her husband Richard as the driver.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Richard Starita of Stuart; and six step children.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2011 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held: 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave., Palm City, FL 34990 or www.humanesociety-tc.org., in Mary's memory.
An online registry is available at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.