Mary Porrazzo, age 95 of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and formerly Wilton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday November 9, 2025 at Brandywine Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach. She was known at Brandywine for her warmth and kindness, and her beautiful smile.

Born on February 15, 1930 in Flushing, New York, Mary was the oldest daughter of the late Michael D'Elia and Theresa (Tessie) D'Elia. She was educated in New York City where she graduated from Textile High School and then worked at  B. Altman and Company.

On November 10, 1951, Mary married Salvatore Porrazzo and they shared 57 years together until his passing in 2008. They had three children, Debra, Teresa and Andrew for whom she was always there and devoted to. She was a loving grandmother, and beloved "Nana," to her four grandchildren and three great grandchildren .

Mary enjoyed nearly 20 years at Westport Bank and Trust in Connecticut where she developed lifetime friendships with a group of women who were there for each other always. They were affectionately referred to as The Golden Girls. They remained friends forever.

In her retirement, one of Mary's greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren, and her family and friends. She played golf, loved watching golf on Sundays, and taking chair yoga. She always looked forward to lunches with her many friends at a Wilton favorite, Orem's Diner. Mary was a dedicated volunteer at the Wilton Food Pantry and a member of Stay at Home. She also participated in the Norwalk Walk for Alzheimer's for a number of years. At Brandywine, she was one of the Brandywine Singers.

She is survived by her three children, Debra Morello, Terri O’Hara (Bob) and Andrew Porrazzo (Cheryl) four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

Mary will always be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, a great grandmother and friend. She was gentle and kind, a strong soul and spirit, and a generous heart. Her beautiful smile will always be remembered. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Hoyt Funeral Hone, 199 Main Street, New Canaan,CT on Sunday November 16 at 2:00 to 5:00 pm. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church,229 Danbury Rd.  Wilton, CT 06897. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilton Food Pantry in her memory. 

Wilton Community Assistance Fund

PO Box 7051

Wilton, CT 16897