Mary Davis

DAVIS, Mary A., 69, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was born in Province of Avellino, Cervinara, Italy and moved to the United States when she was 10 years old. In the late 1990’s she became a United States’ citizen and she was very proud and excited about her citizenship. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O’ Lakes, Florida. She enjoyed the Arts, loved to paint and play tennis. She was a very proud decorator. Everything she did was at 110%. Since being diagnosed with ALS in April of 2014, Mary became very involved in ALS fundraising and communicating with other patients around the world. Family and friends were in awe of her courage. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Dan; sons, David, Donald (Cristina); brothers, Anthony (Susan) and Joseph (Paulette); two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mary’s memory to ALS Clinic Operating Fund #25-0175 and/or ALS Therapeutic Research Fund #25-0246. The check should be made out to "USF Foundation" and in the memo line please write the fund number of the fund or funds you would like the donation to go towards. Please mail your donation to: USF Department of Neurology, Attn: Jennifer Kuenning, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 55, Tampa, Florida 33612 Words of comfort may be expressed for Mary’s family by clicking “Share a Memory.”