Mary Jane Rogers

Rogers, Mary Jane age 65 of Saint Petersburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015, at Suncoast Hospice Care Center Mid Pinellas, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Rogers was born in Columbus, OH, on January 1, 1950 to the late Walter Denney and the late Martha Terck. On March 27, 1992, Mary Jane married the love of her life, Frank Italiano, and would spend more than 2 decades by his side, sharing a life together and making memories that would last a lifetime. Together, they shared a honeymoon in the Great Smoky Mountains and wed in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Her many talents shown through as she constructed her own wedding dress, an intricate design of beautiful lace that took great skill and time, and in which rendered that romantic feel. Mary's 9 year old Rottweiler, Muffy, was like an only child to her, she loved her dearly up until her passing in 2009. Among one of her greatest memories was when she spent 18 months back packing through Italy, a thorough traveler, she ventured off on a one way ticket to explore Europe. She was an avid reader and enjoyed The Godfather tremendously; as it was a classic. Mary is survived by her husband, Frank Italiano of 23 wonderful years; her brother, Robert Young; and sister, Elaine Aljasir, and many friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.