Mara Mahon Magnozzi

Mara Mahon Magnozzi, was granted her angel wings on March 24th, 2015. Her final days were spend surrounded by family. Mara was born June 21st, 1927, in Livorno, Italy. She was the daughter of Dina & Mario (a soccer Olympian) and the sister of the late Mario (Mimma). In 1947 she married Michael Mahon and soon thereafter emigrated to the United States. One of her fondest memories was the sight of the Statue of Liberty from a transatlantic troopship deck. As a war bride she encountered many challenges, but soon adapted to the many cultural changes. She was a student at Columbia Medical School until her family obligations took precedence. She was a very proud and caring mother. She took her responsibilities as a single parent quite seriously and ensured a smooth transition to adulthood for her children. Mara was proudly ahead of her time in breaking the glass ceiling. Her professional career began as a comparison shopper with A & S, moved on to the fashion industry at Korvettes and culminated as the founder and head of the very successful International Division of May Department stores. She gained worldwide renown for her knowledge and skills in the areas of textiles and fashion, as well as her exuberant and inimitable spirit and personality. Her experience in the upper echelons of international commerce was constantly sought out by specialists in her field from North America, Europe and Asia. She was a life and career mentor to many. Her professional and personal travels took her to many countries around the world where she expressed her special appreciation for cultures and their nuances. Her time was not solely devoted to her work, as she was a great lover of the arts and music. Her greatest love was for her family. She devoted her time and love to them across the generations. She was the beloved mother of Christine (late John), Dean (Hilda), Lisa (Dennis) and Kerry. She was also the proud grandmother of seven girls and great grandmother of two children. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27th 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28th at 10 AM at Epiphany R.C. Church, Cliffside Park. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx. The family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at a later date.