Mrs. Mary Danue

Mary Danue, 96, of 68 Pine Street in Attleboro, a loving wife, mother, and sister, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of 58 years of Clifford Danue Sr. They celebrated their marriage on September 7, 1959.

Born Marianna Giannitelli in Attleboro on February 10, 1921, Mrs. Danue was a daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (DiLitta) Giannitelli, Sr.

Mrs. Danue was raised and educated in Attleboro and attended Attleboro High School. Years ago she was employed in the former L.G. Balfour Company in Attleboro. She was also employed at the former Gus’ Grill in Attleboro. After 1965 Mrs. Danue helped her sister Tomasina and brother-in-law Herbert at their family operated store in Attleboro.

Mrs. Danue was a member of the Sons of Italy, Littoria Unita, the Daughters of Isabella and the Emblem Club, all in Attleboro. A communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro, Mrs. Danue resided her entire life on Pine Street.

In addition to her husband, Clifford Danue Sr., she is survived by a son: Clifford Danue Jr. and several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the Rocco M. Giannitelli Sr., Carlo M. Giannitelli, John Giannitelli, Thomasina Rounds, and Angelo Giannitelli, Jr, all of whom predeceased her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro.

A funeral will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro by the Rev. Michael Giannitelli.

Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.