Mary B. (Baluzy) Valerio

Mary (Baluzy) Valerio, 93, of Newtown, formerly of Danbury, wife of the late Donald E. Valerio, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home.
Mary was born in Danbury on March 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Abdulnour and Carimine (Nahley) Baluzy. She attended Danbury schools and graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1950.
Mary was a dedicated worker and was employed at several Danbury companies throughout her life, including Cyanamid, Bardens, and Sam Showah CPA. She also worked as a Companion & Homemaker in her later years before finally retiring.
She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Danbury and a member of its Ladies Society.
Mary is survived by her loving family - daughter Alison V. Cummings and her husband Chris, two grandchildren Sienna and Melina - and many beloved nieces and nephews and their families.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was predeceased by three brothers, John Baluzy, George Baluzy and Nicholas Baluzy and by a sister, Helen White.
Mary adored her granddaughters and was endlessly devoted to her family and friends. She cherished every opportunity to gather with them for either a meal around her table or a ladies lunch out. She enjoyed sing-alongs, and visitors were always welcome for a cup of coffee anytime of the day. Mary will be remembered for her remarkable strength, resilience, kindness and sense of humor.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful and compassionate aides, nurses, and therapists who cared for her during her final years at both her homes in Danbury and at Benchmark (formerly Church Hill Village) in Newtown.
The Rite of Burial will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 125 Kohanza St., Danbury.
Interment will follow in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received at St. George Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contributions in Mrs. Valerio’s memory may be made to St. George Church, 125 Kohanza St., Danbury, CT 06811