Passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a brief battle with lung cancer. Born January 25, 1936 in Baltimore, MD she later resided with her family in Bowie and Gambrills, MD. Over the years, she enjoyed working in real estate and at Nordstrom department store. But she adored more than anything else being a homemaker, entertaining guests and travelling with her family. She is survived by her husband, Angelo; three daughters, Saveria Donnelly (John), Theresa Tangherlini (Daniel) and Rosanna Martinez (Juan); one son, Angelo Picillo; five grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; a host of dear relatives and friends. Her memory will forever be cherished. Family will receive friends at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway (Rt 3 South), Bowie, MD on Friday July 14, 2017 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1800 Seton Dr., Crofton, MD. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute.