Mary Pasquale Lum, 81, of Tonawanda NY, passed away on February 9, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Valentino and Violanda (D'Eramo) Pasquale.

She married the late Gary Lum in 1977 and shared in the upbringing of his children, Cathleen, the late Loralee, Suzanne & Pamela. Mary was always the life of any party and an excellent cook.  She never knew a stranger and would give you anything she had if you wanted it.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Kim (James), granddaughter Janelle (Garrett), sister Elizabeth (Pasquale) (late James) Ross, brother-in-law Ronald (late Marion) Lum, nephew Anthony (Loni) Ross, nieces Carol (Raymond) Galloway & Mary Beth (Robert) Hazelet, and cousins.  She was is also survived by many lifelong friends who called her Aunt Mary.  She was predeceased by one brother, Vincenzo Pasquale, and her nephew, James Ross.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on her birthday, July 16, 2021, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 800 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY.  Entombment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Since Mary so loved animals, memorials may be made to the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.