Mary (Derossi) Economos, 89, of New Bedford died September 11, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late Peter Economos.
Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Peter and Domenica (Regis) Derossi, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
Mrs. Economos was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
She was formerly employed by the Acushnet Company for 22 years until her retirement.
Mrs. Economos enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son, David Economos and his companion Christine Wiley of Somerset; 2 daughters, Dale Wellington and her husband Mark of Rochester and Donna Cavanaugh and her husband Michael of New Bedford; 5 grandchildren, Bethany, Rachel, Tara, Brandon and Matthew; 6 great-grandchildren.
She was the sister of the late Lena Grace.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 15th at 11 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday morning from 9 - 10:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.