April 1st, 2022… Mary Ann Damato… a beautifully loving woman with moments of Double Pump Flip Offs… Kateri’s Mom (Mom to 7 others… Grandmother or Abuela to 8ish more)… my Mother-in-Law… passed away on Friday morning. Stoopid cancer.
Mary Ann was a wonderful person in my life. I loved watching… and experiencing… Kateri’s relationship with her mom over the years. I loved getting to know Mary Ann… and her getting to know me. I love that we became family through the moments and time we spent together. I love that she considered me a son long before Kateri became my wife. When it comes right down to it… Mary Ann was part of “The Good” in the world. From here in the Northeast and across this country, to the villages of South and Central America, to the streets of Mexico where she would teach art to the kids on the sidewalk… she has friends and family from all walks of life who will feel the loss of this loving and compassionate woman. Take care, Missy… I love you… tons.
Thirty Days of Mo(u)rning 
3 thoughts on “Friday, April 1st, 2022… Mary Ann… Kateri’s Mom… died.”
Lauren
I am so very sorry for your loss Darren. Your words describe another wonderful person stolen by cancer. Sending you wishes for comfort at this difficult time. Virtual hugs as you face another hard loss.
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Maggie
Darren, you have had more than your share of grief placed on your shoulders. I can feel through your words what a wonderful woman your mother-in-law was. When we lose the ‘good’ people, the world seems a little more off balance. You have had some tremendous women in your life which makes the loss even more difficult. You are still in my prayers, my friend. I am so sorry.
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Elizabeth
Your mom and your mother in law so close together. I ache for you, but also rejoice that you got to have two such wonderful older women in your life. I love the photo of Mary Ann and the yurt. You get a real sense of her love of adventure from it.
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