Mary Ann Trabucco – 74, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Oosterman’s Melrose Rest Home.
Born in Stoneham, MA on December 25, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Carmella Louise (Siniscolchi) Trabucco. Mary was a graduate of Salem State College.
She was a teacher for forty years for the Malden Public Schools and has been retired since 2007. Mary was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading. She enjoyed reading, decorating, writing, shopping, church and being with her nieces and nephews.
Loving sister of Ann Louise McTeague and her husband John, Nancy Kelleher and her husband John, Albert R.Trabucco and his wife Lisa and the late Paul Trabucco. “Mimi” loved her 11 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and great nephews.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be private. Internment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
That is a great picture of Mary. Is she smiling or is she thinking about what next to say?
The Kierans came to meet and know Mary through Church and began the practice of once a month dinners at Angelica’s in Middleton. The group met for dinner on the first Monday of the month. Everyone was always on time. We all sat at the same table and we always sat in the same seating order. We all read the same menu every single time and then we would order the same thing we always ordered. Father Reilly would join us from time to time and he enjoyed being the maverick in our group by ordering different most times. Everyone at nights end would leave with a present from Mary but only after we opened them before leaving for home. It always was a night to look forward to.
Ann Marie and Jim will always have fond memories of a very lovely, giving and wonderful Mary.
God Bless you Mary.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mary. Joan O’Donnell and the wonderful parish group of women known as “The Grace Chasers” would write to me often and always include
a most thoughtful contribution to my ministries at Saint Anthony Shrine in Boston. Their
kindness and support are blessings in my Franciscan life and ministry. Our faith lets
us know that Mary is at peace with her God now and enjoying the reward of her
faith-filled life, praying for her dear family and friends. The bonds of love are never
broken. May she rest in peace.
Brother John Maganzini, OFM
Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
Miss Trabucco was my third grade teacher in the CW Holmes School in 1970’s Malden. She was energetic and had a wonderful way of of making learning fun. Whenever the question “Who was your favorite teacher?” has come up my answer is always Miss Trabucco. I moved from Malden shortly after 3rd grade, but Miss Trabucco was always the standard of excellence by which I measured other teachers. I am sure that over her 40 years as an educator, she was a positive influence on hundreds of other students as well. May she rest in peace.
Dear Anna, Nancy, Albert and your families, I am very sorry for your lose. Mary has been a friend for many years and played a big role in my teaching career. Just last week I was talking to a friend about the wonderful student teaching experience I had under Mary’s guidance. I credit her mentoring with the teacher I became. We became friends and I have so many memories of times with Mary, both through school and socially.
I had planned on being at the Mass this morning but due to health issues I am unable to attend. Please know I am there in spirit.
Mary was a special lady, sister to you, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Cherish the beautiful memories that you have, as I will. She will always be in your heart and you now have an Angel watching over you.
Love, Diane Buttimer
Nicest teacher i ever had loved being in her class and I hated school so that shows u how much I liked her rip my friend
Ms. Trabucco was one of the best teachers I had! I have so many memories from her 5th grade class at the Holmes school. May she Rest In Peace.
I was so sad to hear about the passing of one of the many favorite teachers at Holmes School. I had the pleasure of having Ms. Trabucco as my 5th grade teacher in 1991. So amazing of stories that come up about her. She made going to school so fun. Never a boring time in room 202. From our sing a longs to auctions and the list could go on. She will be missed by many. Our sincere sympathy and thoughts and prayers to her family. May she shine brightly up above. Ms Trabucco you got a friend in me you truly were a Classic. Sincerely Dawn Yenowskas
My heart is broken…
I had Ms. Trabucco in 5th grade at the CW Holmes school and she had a significant impact on my life and MANY other students. I have many fond memories of her unique way of teaching and the way she made her students feel special. As I recall she also had a beautiful singing voice.
She was my 5 th grade teacher and I’m 48 now she was the greatest inspiration any kid. Could have
From our yard sale days when we could buy stuff with our fake money we earned by doing good in class
To our thanksgiving feast
I love you mrs Trabucco
I still refer to things u taught me to this day
My condolences to all of her family and friends
I just wanted to let you all know she ment so much to her students
From your former student Michael Rankin
Throughout the years, I have thought about Ms. Trabucco often. She was an absolute legend in the Malden Public Schools. For a project in her class, I had to design the plans for my dream house; I planned mine for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which is just a short drive from where I currently live. As a student, I always knew she was an awesome teacher, but as a teacher, I now understand her true gift. I remember that we had to do a group project for which we had to put together our own original magazine. One of my classmates didn’t like to write too much, but he was always doodling classic cars during class. She told us that was OK, that our magazine should be called “The Hot Rod,” and he could draw the cover. I also remember our class play, Rip Van Winkle, in which I was honored to play the starring role. We had some kids in the class who loved to dance like MC Hammer and often wore MC Hammer pants. She somehow incorporated that into our play, and she worked in a whole dance routine set to “U Can’t Touch This” into the story of Rip Van Winkle. She wrote poems about each individual student at the end of the year. Every student in that class mattered. She knew everyone’s interests, and she made everyone feel included. I was in her class 30 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. She was a special teacher.
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Ms. Trabucco taught us that if something seemed too difficult to remember or figure out, just break it down into manageable and memorable pieces. One of the BEST Teachers of my life!! I fondly remember A Night in Spooky Mansion, our class play, and how can I hear Abracadabra without thinking of us singing and dancing!!? And The meatball songs, ALLof the songs… the auctions, the camaraderie.
I’ll always remember Ms. Trabucco and I will always have love and respect for her and everything she taught me. I’m a kindergarten teacher now, and I really try to engage and support my students the way Ms. Trabucco engaged my attention and also my heart. I send my condolences to Ms. Trabucco’s family, friends, and students.
Love, Brandy Orvis Mattas
5th grade, 1991, CW Holmes.