In Rochester, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at age 59. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Samuels; stepchildren, William Samuels, Jeffrey Samuels, Jacqueline (Nicholas) Zimmer; grandchildren, Philomena, Angelina and Valentina; father and mother, Arthur and Betty Aramini of Niagara Falls, NY; brother, David (Bonita) Aramini of Niagara Falls, NY; nephew, John (Lauren) Aramini of Niagara Falls; one great niece and several cousins.

Mary is a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School, State University at Geneseo, Adelphia University on Long Island and received her law degree from the University of Buffalo. She practiced law in Rochester for 32 years and did a great deal of Pro Bono work for the church. Mary was a member of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a member of the parish council at Our Lady of Victory Church in Rochester, and adopted many rescue dogs.

Friends may call Friday from 3 - 7PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. 219 Spencerport Road, Rochester. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, August 5, at 11:00 at St. Vincent DePaul Church at St. Leo's site, Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls. in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Our Lady of Victory Church, 210 Pleasant St. Rochester, NY 14604 in her memory. Local arrangements handled by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.